Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA in PC)

The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA in PC) meets the educational requirements in Arizona for licensure as an associate counselor. Students have the option of completing concentrated areas of study. The post-master's certificates of advanced graduate studies (CAGS) is a program reserved for master's level professional who have received a master's degree in counseling or a related field. Students may be eligible to waive practicum requirements and substitute and approved elective if they are licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavior Health Examiners and have two years of work experience as a substance abuse counselor. Students must receive approval from the director of counseling. The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a MA in PC degree are listed below. Additionally, Ottawa University offers students the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge in a specialty area by completing one of six concentrations.

Curriculum

Required Sequence of Courses

• PYF 7922  Counseling Theories
• PYC 7422  Social and Cultural Concerns in Counseling
• PYF 7132  Counseling and the Helping Professions
• PYC 7832  Human Growth and Development
• PYC 7932  Group Counseling and Dynamics
• PYF 7162  Methods and Models of Research
• PYF 8012  Professional Issues in Counseling
• PYC 7802  Psychological Testing
• PYC 7822  Life Planning and Career Development
• PYC 8112  Theory and Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling
• PYC 8040  Advanced Psychodiagnostics, Treatment Planning and Program Evaluation
• PYC 8142  Introduction to Addictions and Related Disorders
• Practicum (300 contact hours)
• Internship (600 contact hours)

Elective Courses
15 Semester Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation                                            
60 Semester Credit Hours