Mental Health Counseling Program Requirements
It is expected that students will have already completed undergraduate coursework in Abnormal Psychology. It is recommended that students also have completed courses in Theories of Personality, Research and Statistics, Developmental Psychology, and Tests and Measurement.
Required Courses
- GMHC 500 - Mental Health Counseling as a Profession (3)
- GMHC 510 - Counseling Theories and Strategies (3)
- GMHC 515 - Process of Counseling Clients from Diverse Backgrounds (3)
- GMHC 520 - Assessment in Counseling (3)
- GMHC 525 - Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis (3)
- GMHC 530 - Treatment Planning and Intervention (3)
- GMHC 535 - Group Theory and Process (2)
- GMHC 536 - Group Activity (1)
- GMHC 550 - Counseling Practicum (3)
- GMHC 575 - Research and Program Evaluation (3)
- GMHC 585 - Biological foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions (3)
- GMHC 600 - Family and Partner Counseling (3)
- GMHC 610 - Adult Lifestyle and Career Counseling (3)
- GMHC 603 - Human Development in Counseling (3)
- GMHC 650 - Counseling Internship (18)
Elective Courses (vary each year)
- GMHC 590 - Assessment & Intervention of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders (3)
- GMHC 615 - Counseling the Older Adult (3)
- GMHC 630 - Substance Abuse Counseling (3)
Degree Requirements: 60 hours
Course descriptions can be found in the Graduate Bulletin [pdf].
Recommended Progression of Required Courses
For a recommended sequence of courses for full- and part-time students, please refer to the Mental Health Counseling Matrix [pdf].
Nicole Borrelli
The best thing about the Mental Health Counseling program at St. John Fisher College is the people I have met through the program, including teachers and students. They have all been so supportive during this program and have made the experience that much more enjoyable.
What I appreciate most about the Mental Health Counseling faculty in the program is their availability to the students. I have never had to look far for advice, support or guidance.
My field placements taught me that the education I have obtained in the Mental Health Counseling program at SJFC has prepared me to work in the field of Mental Health Counseling. The hands- on experience has allowed me to apply what I have learned academically to real life situations.