Concentration in Counseling and Human Services, B.S.I.S.

This concentration is useful for persons working in human services or other professions but does not apply toward professional counseling certification.

Required Courses

General Education Requirements: 48-49 Credits

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Counseling and Human Services Concentration: 48 Credits

Counseling and Human Services Core: 24 Credits

MPCN 245 - Introduction to the Helping Professions (3)
MPCN 247 - Basic Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
MPCN 349 - Basic Psychopathology (3)
MPCN 350 - Small-Group Process (3)
MPCN 361 - Multicultural Issues in Human Services (3)
MPCN 448 - Field Experience in the Helping Professions (3)
MPCN 480 - Research in Human Services (3)
MPPS 205 - Life-Span Development (3)

Counseling and Human Services Electives: 21 Credits

(select at least seven courses from the list below)

MPCN 321 - Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
MPCN 331 - Family Dynamics (3)
MPCN 341 - Employee Assistance Counseling (3)
MPCN 345 - Principles of Communication (3)
MPCN 401 - Counseling Children and Youth (3)
MPCN 441 - Personal Growth and Development (3)
MPCN 442 - Life Crisis Management (3)
MPCN 456 - Special Topics in Counseling and Human Services (1-3) (may be taken three times for a maximum of 9 credits)
MPCN 471 - Counseling and Interviewing Techniques (3)
MPCN 481 - Human Services Administration (3)

Capstone Course: 3 Credits

MPIS 401 - Senior Capstone (3)

General Electives: 31-32 Credits

(directed by advisor)

Total Required Credits: 128

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