The curriculum includes coursework in counseling theory, psychopathology, human behavior analysis, marriage and family therapy, group process, human diversity, clinical assessment, group therapy as well as community and rural mental health. For more detailed course descriptions, a graduate catalog is available. Class size is generally 12 to 20 individuals, with an emphasis on student and faculty interaction. Teaching and learning are shared experiences between instructors and students. Learning is believed to be most effectively accomplished in an active mode with the instructors acting as facilitators or coaches.
Students accept responsibility for their own learning, both as individuals and as members of groups.
Students have the opportunity to articulate their own ideas as well as to develop social and team skills. The give and take of group interaction is a fundamental part of the learning experience. Being a member of a small and supportive academic community facilitates each student's individual academic growth, success and retention. Appreciating diversity is a part of the learning community and is seen as essential for the survival of a multicultural democracy. Most students in the program enroll in one or two classes per term.