Appalachian State University
About the Program
The Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling is responsible for organizing and providing instructional programs in counseling and other human development functions of public schools, colleges/universities, and various agencies. The Department offers the following degree programs: (1) Master of Arts in Community Counseling, with three concentrations: Addictions Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Marriage and Family Counseling; (2) Master of Arts in Community Counseling; (3) Master of Arts in School Counseling, with two concentrations: Elementary/Middle School Licensure, and Secondary School Licensure; (4) Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy; (5) Master of Arts in Student Development, with two concentrations: College Counseling, and Student Affairs Practice. All courses are taught from a multicultural perspective that emphasizes the differing experiences, cultures, histories, and perspectives of people from a variety of ethnic, gender, racial, and social class backgrounds.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| School Counseling | 40% | |
| Community Counseling | 30% | |
| Family Therapy | 30% |
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Graduate Program
- Theories of Marriage & Family Therapy I, II, & III
- Clinical Issues
- Assessment & Diagnosis
- Mediation & Divorce Therapy
- Substance Abuse in the Family System
- Systemic Family Therapy Institute
- Systemic Gestalt Therapy
- Marital and Couples Therapy
- Ecotherapy
- Body and Mind
- Family Development and Theory
- Human Sexuality
- Application & Theories of Child Development
- Multicultural Counseling
- Women's Issues
- Counseling the Aging
- Child & Adolescent Therapy
- Race & Minority Relations
- Sociology of the Family
- Sociology of Adult Development & Aging
- Legal & Ethical Issues
- Research Methods
- Life/Career Planning
- Counseling Theories & Techniques
- Theory & Practice of Reality Therapy
- The Appalachian Addictions Institute
- Group Counseling/Therapy
- Sexual Abuse Counseling
- Gestalt Therapy
- Advanced Abnormal Psychology/Diagnosis and Psychopathology
- Internship in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Optional Thesis
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The marriage and family therapy program is designed to meet the need for advanced preparation of counselors who work with families in a wide variety of work settings. A comprehensive exam is required, which is taken following the completion of required coursework (excluding the internship). This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy.