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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION/MATRICULATION

The LaGrange Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60 credit-hour program that may be finished within two calendar years. The content of the courses will be delivered through assigned readings, seminar discussions, multimedia presentations, case presentations, and small group discussions. During the 1st year of the program, students are expected to showcase the following: mastery of counseling theories, concepts, and models, knowledge and experience with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), knowledge and sensitivity towards multicultural populations, an ability to lead psychoeducational and process groups, and demonstration of basic counseling skills. During the 2nd year of the program, students obtain real-world clinical experience at their practicum and internship site & practice  each of the clinical skills learned in the classroom during year 1. Along with completing all academic requirements designed to evaluate students’ skills and knowledge in areas related to program goals and student learning indicators, students will also complete the following: 

Year 1 

  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 
  • Submit student annual review (fall and spring semesters) 
  • Meet with assigned academic advisor (fall and spring semesters) 
  • Attend pre-practicum/internship orientation with clinical coordinator
  • Submit application for practicum/internship clinical experience  
  • Interview with proposed practicum/internship site supervisor 
  • Submit signed practicum/internship paperwork 

Year 2 

  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA 
  • Complete mid-program portfolio 
  • Submit student annual review (fall and spring semesters) 
  • Meet with assigned academic advisor (fall and spring semesters) 
  • Complete 1 semester of practicum (40 direct hours, 60 indirect hours) 
  • Complete 3 semesters of internship (240 direct hours, 360 indirect hours) 
  • Pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)   
  • Submit final program portfolio 

STUDENT HANDBOOKS

Program Handbook can be found here

Practicum/Internship Handbook can be found here

COURSE ROTATION

Fall I

  • COUN 5000 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Syllabus)
  • COUN 5001 Theories of Counseling (Syllabus)
  • COUN 5002 Strategies and Techniques in Counseling (Syllabus) 
  • COUN 5004 Professional Practice & Ethics (Syllabus)

Spring I

  • COUN 5003 Group Dynamics (Syllabus)
  • COUN 5013 Individual Analysis (Syllabus)
  • COUN 6000 Advanced Techniques (Syllabus)
  • COUN 6001 Assessment & Diagnosis (Syllabus)

Maymester I

  • COUN 5011 Life Span Development (Syllabus)

Summer I

  • COUN 6004 Crisis, Trauma, & Grief Counseling (Syllabus)
  • COUN 6005 Research and Program Evaluation (Syllabus)

Fall II

Spring II

  • COUN 6997 Internship I (Syllabus)
  • COUN 6998 Internship II (Syllabus)
  • COUN 5010 Social and Cultural Diversity (Syllabus)
  • COUN 6007 Principles of Management, Consultation, Collaboration, and Advocacy (Syllabus)

Summer II 

Calendar

  • First Day of Classes: 8/19/24
  • Initial LPCA-GA Meeting and Elections: 8/25/24
  • LPCA-GA SAO Meeting: 9/18/24
  • 2nd Year Midterm Portfolio Submitted: 9/23/24
  • Student Annual Review Due by 5PM: 10/7/24
  • Academic Advising: 10/28/24 - 11/1/24
  • CMHC Registration: 11/4/24
  • Graduate Petitions Submitted: 11/4/24