Graduate Program
Degrees Offered
- Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education (Ph.D.)
Counselor Education offers a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)-accredited Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education.
The mission of the Counselor Education program in the College of Education at the University of New Mexico is to provide programs that develop students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the areas of human services, counseling, and counselor education. The programs focus on preparing students to develop a breadth and depth of professional knowledge and skills. This results in preparing effective clinicians, researchers, counselor educators, and leaders in the human services and counseling professions, The faculty embrace a philosophy that clinical work and research exploring the effectiveness of applied counseling is of utmost importance to serving the needs of the program's stakeholders.
The M.A. in Counseling has areas of focus in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling. The M.A. is only offered as Plan II (non-thesis). All students taking courses in the Counselor Education program are expected and required to abide by the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and applicable state and federal laws governing standards of practice for counseling.
Graduate Advisor
Upon admission into the program, students are assigned an initial advisor. They have the option of selecting an advisor of their choice as they progress in their program of studies.
Master of Arts in Counseling
The Counselor Education program within the College of Education at the University of New Mexico offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling with areas of focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling, which is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The faculty seeks the most highly qualified and diverse applicants to serve the unique needs of New Mexico and the region. The M.A. program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework and is designed for students to develop the requisite competencies for a career as a professional counselor. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling area of focus meets the educational standards for eligibility as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New Mexico. The School Counseling area of focus meets the educational requirements for State Board of Education certification as a school counselor.
Admission
Admission to the M.A. program is based on ratings of several factors including scholarship, academic background (especially in behavioral science), work experience, volunteer experience, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement including multicultural experience. Admission is competitive, with more applicants than it is possible to admit. After the initial screening process, selected applicants are invited to interview with the faculty. Based on the results of both the initial screening and the interview, faculty selects candidates for admission to the program.
Application Deadlines:
Spring Admission: August 15
Fall Admission: February 15
Required Courses
| Core Courses | |
| COUN 510 | Professional Orientation and Ethics |
| COUN 513 | Career Counseling |
| COUN 515 | Testing and Assessment in Counseling |
| COUN 516 | Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Counseling |
| COUN 517 | Theories of Counseling and Human Behavior |
| COUN 518 | Group Counseling Internship |
| COUN 519 | Group Counseling Internship |
| COUN 522 | Communication Skills in Counseling |
| COUN 576 | Diagnosis of Mental Disorders |
| COUN 577 | Substance Use and Abuse |
| COUN 584 | Multicultural Issues in the Helping Professions |
| COUN 590 | Practicum in Counseling |
| COUN 595 | Internship (6 credit hours) |
| EDPY 500 -or- EDPY 505 |
Survey of Research Methods in Education Conducting Quantitative Educational Research |
| EDPY 502 -or- EDPY 511 |
Survey of Statistics in Education Introductory Educational Statistics |
| EDPY 503 -or- FCS 503 |
Principles of Human Development Seminar in Human Growth and Development |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling Area of Focus | |
| COUN 521 | Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| COUN 560 | Family Counseling |
| COUN 581 | Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| School Counseling Area of Focus | |
| COUN 541 | Counseling Children and Adolescents |
| COUN 545 | School Counseling |
| COUN 581 | Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education
The Counselor Education program within the College of Education at the University of New Mexico offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education which is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Ph.D. program is designed to develop the requisite competencies for careers in academic and professional service settings. The coursework, counselor supervision activities, research opportunities, teaching experiences, and leadership and advocacy work prepare students for a wide range of careers including faculty positions in counselor education programs and leadership positions in the diverse areas of the counseling profession. Housed at the unique urban campus at the University of New Mexico, the program includes an on-campus clinic serving the needs of the diverse population of Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Funded research opportunities that cultivate an interdisciplinary approach to addressing the diverse needs of the region are an integral part of the program. Doctoral students benefit from a wide range of scholarly, leadership, clinical, teaching, and professional activities that promote self-efficacy and identity formation as a counselor educator and counseling professional.
Consistent with the goals and vision of the College of Education, the Counselor Education program is committed to promoting excellence and diversity in teaching, research and scholarship, clinical practice and supervision, and community service with a focus on the effectiveness of counseling interventions. The faculty work to promote an understanding of human development and psychological health to improve and promote the optimal potential for individuals, families, and communities.
Admission
Admission to the program is based on scholarship, academic background, work experience, letters of reference, a writing sample, a statement of intent, culturally diverse experience and scores on the Graduate Record Examination. Final selection of candidates is made after an interview of finalists.
For additional information on the program and application procedures, contact the Counselor Education Program. Admission to the program is for the fall semester of each academic year only. Admission into the Counselor Education program in no way guarantees placements (e.g., practica, internship), licensure, and/or employment. Additionally, fingerprinting and background checks may be required.
Application Deadline: January 15.
Degree Requirements
Master's Program (15 credit hours required)
- Group Counseling
- Theories of Counseling
- Multicultural Issues
- Ethics
- Research Design
| Credit Hours |
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| Theories | 3 | |
| COUN 621 | Advanced Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy | |
| Supervision | 3 | |
| COUN 514 | Supervision of Counseling Services | |
| Instructional Theory and Methods in Counselor Education | 3 | |
| COUN 625 | Teaching in Counselor Education | |
| Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| Students select a course in consultation with their advisor that fits their expertise and/or area of interest. Options include: | ||
| ANTH 537 | Seminar: Southwestern Ethnology | |
| CJ 514 | Seminar: Intercultural Communication | |
| LLSS 523 | Education and Anthropology | |
| LLSS 587 | Education and Gender Equity | |
| MGMT 560 | Seminar in Cross-Cultural Organizational Behavior | |
| SOC 520 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | |
| SPCD 501 | The Psychology and Education of Exceptional Persons | |
| SPCD 520 | Introduction to Intellectual Disability | |
| SPCD 530 | Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders | |
| or other courses with program approval | ||
| Assessment Methods and Use of Data (select one of the following): | 3 | |
| EDPY 515 | Survey and Questionnaire Design and Analysis | |
| EDPY 572 | Classroom Assessment | |
| EDPY 574 | Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurement | |
| or other courses with program approval | ||
| Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselor Education and Supervision | 3 | |
| COUN 615 | Leadership, Advocacy and Professional Issues | |
| Consultation | 3 | |
| COUN 620 | Seminar in Counseling | |
| Clinical Experiences | 15 | |
| COUN 630 | Advanced Practicum in Counseling (Clinical) | |
| COUN 650 | Advanced Group Counseling and Psychotherapy | |
| COUN 696 | Internship (Clinical) | |
| COUN 696 | Internship (Supervision) | |
| COUN 696 | Internship (Teaching) |
Supporting Area (24 credit hours required)
The 24 credit hour supporting area consists of 12 credit hours of quantitative and qualitative research (as defined below), and 12 credit hours in another discipline. Supporting area disciplines are typically selected from the following examples: Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Family and Child Studies, Health Education, Management, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Training and Learning Technologies, and Sociology. Students should note that some programs are very specific about the coursework required for a supporting area in that discipline.
The following courses are required for the 12 credit hours of quantitative and qualitative research:
| EDPY 603 | Applied Statistical Design and Analysis |
| EDPY 604 | Multiple Regression Techniques as Applied to Education |
| LLSS 502 | Introduction to Qualitative Research |
| either an additional quantitative or qualitative research course | |
| Quantitative Options including: | |
| EDPY 504 | Statistical Software Applications for Educational Research |
| EDPY 607 | Structural Equation Modeling |
| EDPY 651 | Advanced Seminar in Quantitative Educational Research |
| or other courses with program approval | |
| Qualitative Options including: | |
| LEAD/LLSS 605 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods |
| LLSS 623 | Ethnographic Research |
| or other courses with program approval |
| Dissertation Seminar (1 credit hour) | |
| options including: | |
| EDPY 650 | Dissertation Seminar |
| LLSS 650 | Dissertation Seminar |
| or other courses with program approval | |
| Dissertation (18 credit hours) | |
| COUN 699 | Dissertation |
| Other program electives to reach 97 credit hours | |
| COUN 516 | Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Counseling |
| COUN 541 | Counseling Children and Adolescents |
| COUN 560 | Family Counseling |
| COUN 576 | Diagnosis of Mental Disorders |
| COUN 577 | Substance Use and Abuse |
| COUN 581 | Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| or other courses with program approval |
At times, other relevant courses become available or students have unique educational needs or interests. All substitutions of courses must be approved by the Counseling Program faculty before a substitute course can be used to fulfill a requirement. A course potentially may be used to fulfill requirements in more than one area, but the student’s program of studies still must meet the Counseling Program doctoral degree requirement of 97 credit hours.
Courses
COUN 492 / 592. Workshop in Counseling. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)
COUN 493. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)
COUN 510. Professional Orientation and Ethics. (3)
COUN 513. Career Counseling. (3)
COUN 514. Supervision of Counseling Services. (3)
COUN 515. Testing and Assessment in Counseling. (3)
COUN 516. Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Counseling. (3)
COUN 517. Theories of Counseling and Human Behavior. (3)
COUN 518. Group Counseling. (3)
COUN 519. Group Counseling Internship. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
COUN 521. Clinical Mental Health Counseling. (3)
COUN 522. Communication Skills in Counseling. (3)
COUN 525. Experiential Counseling. (3)
COUN 541. Counseling Children and Adolescents. (3)
COUN 545. School Counseling. (3)
COUN 560. Family Counseling. (3)
COUN 576. Diagnosis of Mental Disorders. (3)
COUN 577. Substance Use and Abuse. (3)
COUN 581. Sexuality in Counseling and Psychotherapy. (3)
COUN 584. Multicultural Issues in the Helping Professions. (3)
COUN 590. Practicum in Counseling. (3)
COUN 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
COUN 592 / 492. Workshop in Counseling. (1-4 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
COUN 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)
COUN 595. Internship. (2-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
COUN 615. Leadership, Advocacy and Professional Issues. (3)
COUN 620. Seminar in Counseling. (3)
COUN 621. Advanced Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy. (3)
COUN 625. Teaching in Counselor Education. (3)
COUN 630. Advanced Practicum in Counseling. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
COUN 650. Advanced Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. (3)
COUN 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
COUN 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)
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