The Master's of Science in Community Counseling allows you to apply to be a Licensed Professional Counselor. Students are required to take: the core program, including electives related to the area of concentration, the comprehensive examination, which is an integral part of the program, and demonstrate proficiency in counseling skills during a one-semester Practicum and a two-semester (6 credit) Internship. A total of forty-eight (48) credits are required for the degree.

Students may take up to six years to complete the program. The student's program begins at the time of the first course, transfer or otherwise, is taken. Courses are arranged in a three or four-level sequence. Students must take CHR 8605 - Lab in Counseling Skills CHR 8655 - Lab in Group Dynamics CHR 8687 - Counseling Theory & Prac and CHR 8688 - Community Couns Orientation within the first 12 hours of graduate work.

A thesis is not required, but may be done in lieu of six credits of elective study.