Applicants for the Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling will select from two concentrations: Community Counseling and School Counseling. The prerequisite for pursuing this degree is 12 hours of psychology or psychology related courses which should include: general psychology, abnormal psychology, human development, and statistics. Candidates should plan a specified program with their graduate committees. If seeking a master’s degree in guidance and counseling in either of these concentrations must request admission to candidacy before completing 15 hours of graduate course work.

Possible changes in Tennessee certification requirements or accreditation may significantly alter this program of study.  Please consult with the Coordinator of School Counseling (Dr. LuAnnette Butler) or the the Coordinator of Community Counseling (Dr. Stuart Bonnington) for current information.

Community Counseling Concentration (60 - 63 semester hours)

The community counseling concentration prepares students to work in a variety of community agency settings and/or eventual private practice. Students completing this concentration will have met the educational requirements for licensure in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider status.

Required: (60 - 63 Hours)

PSY 5000 Research in Psychology (3)

PSY 5040 Behavior Modification: Theories and Practice (3)
PSY 5080 Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 5090 Social and Community Psychology (3)
PSY 5110 Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 5130 Statistics and Data Analysis (3)
PSY 5190 Psychological Assessment (3)
PSY 5320 Learning and Behavioral Disorders (3)
PSY 5400 Theories of Counseling (3)
PSY 5410 Counseling Techniques (3)
PSY 5411 Skill Development in Counseling  (3)
PSY 5420 Advanced Counseling Techniques (3)
PSY 5421 Advanced Skill Development in Counseling (3)
PSY 5430 Group Theories and Techniques (3)
PSY 5440 Diversity Issues in Counseling (3)
PSY 5600 Theories and Counseling in Career Development (3)
PSY 5720 Internship in Community Counseling (6)
PSY 5950 Research Paper (3)

OR
PSY 5990 Thesis (6)
PSY 6010 Professional Seminar-Counseling (3)

  Total:  60 - 63

Possible changes in Tennessee certification requirements or accreditation may significantly alter this program of study.  Please consult with the Coordinator of Community Counseling (Dr. Stuart Bonnington) for current information.

School Counseling Concentration (57 - 63 semester hours)

The school counseling concentration is designed to prepare graduates for school counseling positions at elementary, middle/junior high and high school levels.  Graduates will meet the current licensing requirements for the Tennessee Board of Education.  The curriculum requirements include coursework, a 600-hour internship, school observation hours for those who have not taught, and a thesis or research paper.

Required
PSY 5000 Research in Psychology (3)
PSY 5090 Social and Community Psychology (3)
PSY 5110 Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 5130 Statistics and Data Analysis (3)
PSY 5140 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
PSY 5190 Psychological Assessment (3)
PSY 5320 Learning and Behavioral Disorders (3)
PSY 5400 Theories of Counseling (3)

PSY 5410 Counseling Techniques (3)
PSY 5411 Skill Development in Counseling (3)
PSY 5420 Advanced Counseling Techniques (3)
PSY 5421 Advanced Skill Development in Counseling (3)
PSY 5430 Group Theories and Techniques (3)
PSY 5440 Diversity Issues in Counseling (3)
PSY 5600 Theories and Counseling in Career Development (3)
PSY 5640 Practicum in School Counseling (2)*
PSY 5725 Internship in School Counseling (3)
PSY 5950 Research Paper (3)

OR
PSY 5990 Thesis (6)
PSY 6015 Introduction to School Counseling (3)
   Total:  57 - 63

*Required for students with no teaching experience as determined by program coordinator.

Possible changes in Tennessee certification requirements or accreditation may significantly alter this program of study.  Please consult with the Coordinator of School Counseling (Dr. LuAnnette Butler) for current information.