Counseling Psychology and Community Services

 

MA in Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Masters Specializations

The department offers 4 graduate specializations leading to the Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling and a Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology.

The School Counseling K-12 MA specialization is offered as a distance program with live online classes in the evenings and two 4 day sessions on campus each summer. Graduates with this specialization are eligible to apply for licensure as school counselors in North Dakota. Students interested in this specialization should click the link under "Graduate Degrees" on the left.

Rehabilitation Counseling is the only MA program in the state that provides specialized training in individual or ecological rehabilitation services. Graduates with a rehabilitation specialization are eligible to obtain the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential. The CRC us an internationally recognized credential necessary for independent practice in Rehabilitation. Students interested in this specialization should click the link to “Graduate Degrees” link on the left.

The Addictions Counseling specialization provides MA students with unique training in both behavioral and chemical addiction disorders. Graduates with a specialization in addictions are eligible to become Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) upon passing the North Dakota licensure examination. The North Dakota LAC credential is portable to many other states and the Addictions curriculum prepares students to obtain licensure outside of North Dakota Students interested in this specialization should click the link to “Graduate Degrees” link on the left.

The Community Counseling specialization prepares MA students for group and individual mental health counseling in community settings and agencies. Students with a specialization in community counseling meet partial requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor certification. Students interested in this specialization should click the link to “Graduate Degrees” link on the left.

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

The Counseling Psychology doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The last accreditation review was completed in December, 2005 and earned 7 years of accredited status. The next review will be conducted in 2012. Graduates with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology are eligible to sit for licensure as psychologists. Students interested in the Ph.D. program should click the link to “Graduate Degrees” link on the left.

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 B.S. in Rehabilitation and Human Services

This major provides course work which prepares rehabilitation and human service professionals to work with individuals with disabilities across the life span. The program is one of several offered within the Department of Counseling Psychology & Community Services at the University of North Dakota. A Minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services is also available.

With the growing number of people with disabilities actively participating in community life, the demand for well-trained rehabilitation professionals is high. The RHS major and minor are intended to help supply workers for a well-documented personnel shortage.

In addition to the core RHS curriculum, students pursuing the major will also be able to obtain a concentration in one of the following areas: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Developmental Disabilities.

Departmental faculty who will be teaching courses in RHS include Dr. David Perry (coordinator) and Dr. Antony White. Students who complete the RHS degree can enter directly into UND's Counseling master's program and complete a Rehabilitation Counseling degree in 12-15 months.

Students interested in learning more about this area of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Perry at 777-3757 or david.perry@email.und.edu.

 B.S. in Recreation and Toursim Studies

The Recreation and Tourism Studies (RTS) Program offers a major that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services. Graduation with the B.S. degree requires the completion of a minimum 125 semester credit hours of courses, including the University's Essential StudiesRequirements and the requirements for the RHS major. In addition, the student must have a minimum 2.20 overall grade point average and meet any other requirements established by the University and College (see UND Catalog).

Students may apply for admission to the RHS program at any time following the completion of 24 semester hours. A cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or higher and successful completion of Psy 111, Soc 110 and Comm 110 are required for admission.

Students interested in learning more about this area of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Schroeder at 777-4339 or tim.schroeder@email.und.edu

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