The program is designed to prepare students for counseling as a profession, and it includes a set of required professional studies supported by elective subjects in related disciplines. Both practitioner and research options are available. The M.C. degree identifies the recipient as a professional counselor and prepares individuals to work in a variety of human service fields. Certified teachers who complete this degree are eligible for school counselor certification in Arizona and most other states. A student initiates application for admission to the M.C. degree program with the Graduate College.
Admission is determined by a variety of criteria in addition to GPAs.
Applications are reviewed once a year. Applicants to the M.C. degree must submit all application materials by January 15 to be considered for admission for the following academic year. The number of students admitted to the M.C. degree program is limited by the size of the faculty and the facilities available for practica. Program of Study. The program of study should be planned in consultation with the supervisory committee.