Department of Counseling

L. Gale Lemerand Nursing Building

Office #172

P: 386-481-2496

Program Overview

The MSC Program Student Learning Outcomes are intended to produce and prepare a graduate in counseling psychology for higher level professional careers, advancement in present employment, and the potential for advanced doctoral work. The MSC graduate curricula are structured to include the following: knowledge of the professional literature of the discipline and on-going student engagement in research and/or appropriate professional practice and training. The MSC program fosters independent and cooperative learning through a variety of strategies. These include internship/practicum, course papers, projects, applied research, readings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and coursework requirements.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of Bethune-Cookman University as described in the Admission section of this catalog.

Program Description

The MSC course of study is designed to produce graduates who will be either board eligible in the State of Florida as licensed clinical mental health counselors or possess the necessary social services requirements to be a school guidance counselor or hold a similar position in related human service entities.

Educational Outcomes

Program Objectives

The MSCP utilizes B-CU’s four Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLO’s) which include:

1. Complex cognitive skills

2. Practical knowledge and competence

3. An appreciation of human differences and commonalities, and

4. An integrated sensed of identity and civic responsibility.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Master of Science in Counseling will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes. They will:

1. Describe the major concepts and empirical findings related to the area of counseling.

2. Demonstrate critical research skills using necessary statistical techniques to conduct research and solve problems in the field of counseling.

3. Integrate counseling theory and clinical experience with a broad-based awareness of varying social frameworks.

4. Develop interpersonal skills and abilities to work successfully with groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds in educational, community, and human service based settings.

5. Maintain an inclusive and multicultural human service perspective, emphasizing a continuum of civic and social engagement.