Prior to graduation, the M.S. candidate must pass a comprehensive examination, either written, oral or both. All program areas require the following courses. Additional requirements are listed under program areas. The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 66 semester hours beyond the master's degree, of which approximately 45 hours are specified. A minor of at least 12 semester hours must be completed outside the department and 9 hours are required in approved tool subject courses.
Placement is selected in cooperation with the internship director and the major adviser.
The CHDC offers individual counseling for clients of all ages as well as marriage, family and group counseling. The CFRC provides diagnostic and remedial services to children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing difficulties at home or school. Graduate students in counselor education acquire valuable field experience by providing the low-cost services of the CFRC under the supervision of counselor education faculty. The Center for Play Therapy conducts research, provides a Directory of Play Therapy Training in the U.S. and Canada, and offers special workshops and courses in play therapy. With four fully equipped play therapy rooms and video equipment, the center has one of the largest play therapy training facilities in the nation.