Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Spring 2017
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Graduate Program Directors
Dr. Lyndon AbramsDr. Phyllis Post – Doctoral Program Director
Dr. Valerie Balog – Master’s Program Director
Dr. Phyllis Post – Director of the Graduate Certificate
in Play Therapy and Play Therapy Concentration.
Dr. Pam Lassiter – Director Addictions Track
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PLAY THERAPY
The Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy program is designed to prepare students to work with children who are 10 years and younger in a developmentally appropriate way in both school counseling and community settings. The program is available for students who have completed a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and want additional training in play therapy. In addition, students currently enrolled in the master's or doctoral program in the Department of Counseling may take the coursework required for the Graduate Certificate as a part of their Program of Study. The Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy meets the post-master’s educational requirements, as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. The Graduate Certificate is recognition of academic achievement and enhances professional standing.
Additional Admission Requirements
1) A master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology from an accredited university or a current student admitted to the Department of Counseling or Department of Social Work
2) Online application to Graduate Admissions accompanied by the application fee in effect
3) GPA required for entry into a master’s degree program
4) Official transcripts
5) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
65) Personal statement of interest
MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING
The M.A. program in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP) in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Addictions Counseling. In addition, the program offers an additional secondary Play Therapy Concentration.
The School Counseling concentration qualifies graduates for advanced-level K-12 school counseling licensure in North Carolina. Those completing the Addictions concentration can apply to become certificated as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) through the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board. The Play Therapy Concentration meets the educational requirements, as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. The Concentration in Play Therapy and Graduate Certificate is recognition of academic achievement and enhances professional standing.
Degree Requirements
The M.A. program in Counseling requires a total of 60 credit hours of core courses for all students and specialization courses for students in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or addiction. In addition, the program offers an additional secondary Play Therapy Concentration. Each concentration includes a series of required courses, clinical experience courses, and elective courses.
Concentrations
School Counseling Concentration
Required School Counseling Courses (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7141 The Professional School Counselor (3)
CSLG 7646 Advocacy and Leadership in Professional School Counseling (3)
SPED 7150 School Counseling and Children with Special Needs (3)
Clinical Experiences (School Setting) (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7430 Practicum in Counseling (3) (150 hours)
CSLG 7435 Internship I (3) (300 hours)
CSLG 7436 Internship II (3) (300 hours)
Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
These courses must be approved by the student’s advisor.
Clinical Mental Health Concentration
Required Clinical Mental Health Courses (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7170 Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling (3)
CSLG 6153 Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling (3)
Plus one Substance Abuse Course from the following:
CSLG 6160 Theories of Chemical Dependency (3)
CLSG 6161 Chemical Dependency: Assessment and Diagnosis (3)
CSLG 6162 Chemical Dependency: Counseling Individuals, Families, and Groups (3)
CSLG 6163 Chemical Dependency: Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention (3)
Clinical Experiences (Clinical Mental Health Setting) (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7430 Practicum in Counseling (3) (150 hours)
CSLG 7435 Internship I (3) (300 hours)
CSLG 7436 Internship II (3) (300 hours)
Elective Courses (12 hours)
These courses must be approved by the student’s advisor.
Addiction Concentration
Required Addiction Courses (12 credit hours)
CSLG 6160 Theories of Chemical Dependency (3)
CLSG 6161 Chemical Dependency: Assessment and Diagnosis (3)
CSLG 6162 Chemical Dependency: Counseling Individuals, Families, and Groups (3)
CSLG 6163 Chemical Dependency: Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention (3)
Clinical Experiences (Addiction Setting) (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7430 Practicum in Counseling (3) (150 hours)
CSLG 7435 Internship I (3) (300 hours)
CSLG 7436 Internship II (3) (300 hours)
Elective Courses (9 credit hours)
These courses must be approved by the student’s advisor.
Play Therapy Concentration
Required Play Therapy Courses (9 credit hours)
CSLG 7142/8142 Introduction to Play Therapy
CSLG 7143/8143 Filial Therapy: An Approach to Parent Training (3)*
CSLG 7144/8144 Contemporary Theories of Play Therapy (3)
*CSLG 7142/8142 is a required prerequisite.
Elective Course (3 credits hours)
Determined in consultation with the Director of the Concentration in Play Therapy
CSLG 7430 Practicum in Counseling (3)**
CSLG 7435 Internship in Counseling (3)**
CSLG 8431 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling (3)***
CSLG 8440 Doctoral Clinical Internship (3)***
**For M.A. students who are currently enrolled in the counseling program and receive permission from the Director of the Play Therapy Concentration.
***For Ph.D. students who are currently enrolled in the counseling program and receive permission from
the Director of the Play Therapy Concentration.