Human Resources (Agency Counseling)

 The Master of Science degree in Human Resources (Community/Agency Counseling) is a 60 credit hour non-certification program designed for the individual who is interested in a professional counseling career in a public or private community setting including higher education. This program prepares students to take the National Certified Counseling Examination and apply for licensure as a licensed professional counselor in the state of North Carolina.

Community/Agency Counseling Objectives. Students in community counseling will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application in:

1. the use of diagnostic resources, and the use of assessment resources appropriate for community counseling;  

2. preparing individuals for positions as community/agency counselors;  

3. the use of measurement and evaluation procedures, including outcome evaluation;

4. the use of community resources to the program and to provide direct service for clients; 

5. developing consultation skills suitable for working in community settings; 

6.  establishing and maintaining individual and group relationships consistent  with the ethical standards of the American

     Counseling Association, (ACA)  

Master of Science Degree – Human Resources Community/Agency Counseling

Required Curriculum:

Suggested Community/Agency Electives:

 Higher Education:

ADED    709   Adult Developmental Learning

ADED    714   The Community College and Postsecondary Education

ADED    771    Program Development in Community Education

ADED    772    Program Management in Community Education

ADED    773    Leadership           

ADED    776    Principles of College Teaching           

ADED    778    Student Personnel Services             

SOCI     669     Small Groups

Substance Abuse:

HEFS    613    Substance Abuse

HDSV    751    Special Topics in Counseling- e.g., DSM IV, Grief Counseling, etc)

HDSV    759    Substance Abuse Counseling

AGED    750    Community Problems

SOCI     669     Small Groups

Agency:

HDSV     751     Special Topics in Counseling- e.g., DSM IV, Grief Counseling, etc)

HDSV     759     Substance Abuse Counseling

SOCI      669      Small Groups

SOCI      674      Evaluation of Social Programs

ADED     709      Adult Developmental Learning

ADED     771      Program Development in Community Education

SPED      660     Introduction to Exceptional Children

SPED     661      Psychology of the Exceptional Child

PSYC      645     Behavior Modification

Marriage & Family:

HDSV    751        Special Topics in Counseling- e.g., DSM IV, Grief Counseling, etc)

HDSV    759        Substance Abuse Counseling

SOCI     669        Small Groups

SOCI     701        Seminar in Cultural Factors in Communications

ADED    709        Adult Developmental Learning

ADED    711        Gerontology

Internships: Internships I and II involve supervised professional experiences in settings appropriate to the student’s vocational objectives. The internships will provide practical work in the student’s area of specialization. Each Internship includes 300 hours of field experience. Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of direct services with clients during each Internship.

State Certification/Licensure in Human Resources (Agency/Community Counseling)

Students are eligible to become Nationally Certified Counselors by taking the National Counselor Examination offered by the National Board of Certified Counselors prior to graduation. In addition, the North Carolina Board for Licensed Professional Counselors recognizes this exam as their licensure exam.