PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR
DEGREE COMPLETION
Program Course Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 48 semester hours of didactic and
experiential work, which includes a one-semester practicum and a two-semester internship in a public or
private counseling agency. The course of study balances theory and practice and provides the
prospective counselor with a firm foundation for developing counseling strategies as well as the ability to
apply intervention tactics. Courses are of an advanced nature and are integrated into a comprehensive
program providing an excellent foundation for professional counseling practice.
CSL 501 Counseling Research and Evaluation
CSL 502 Human Growth and Personality Development
CSL 503 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues
CSL 504 Theories and Techniques of Counseling I
CSL 505 Theories and Techniques of Counseling II
CSL 520 Appraisal of the Individual
CSL 521 Life Style and Career Development
CSL 607 Issues in Human and Spiritual Integration
CSL 608 Christian Counseling approaches
CSL 621 Group Dynamics and Counseling
CSL 623 Social and Cultural Foundations
CSL 624 Practicum in Counseling
CSL 625 Internship in Counseling I
CSL 626 Internship in Counseling II
TWO (2) ELECTIVES
The above program involves 48 credits of graduate coursework. All courses are
three-credit courses. Courses cover the didactic and experiential areas recommended by the Council on
Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) of the American
Counseling Association (ACA) for graduate counselor education and training. The curriculum is designed
to meet the requirements for certification by the National Board of Certified counselors
(NBCC), which is consistent with many state licensures.
The curriculum is offered during two semesters (Fall and Spring) of the regular
academic year and assumes full-time participation by students during two academic
years. Successful completion of the 48 credit hours of classroom, practicum, and
internship courses, with an overall "B" average, is required for graduation.
Christian Counseling Concentration
A concentration in Christian Counseling may be earned by students who have
completed the Master in Counseling requirements including CSL 609 (Pastoral Counseling) and 610 (Special Topics
in Christian Counseling) as their electives. The courses: CSL 624, 625, and 626 (Practicum and
Internships in Counseling) can be taken in either a Christian counseling, pastoral counseling, or a public or
private counseling agency for the concentration. Opportunities for placement in a
Christian or pastoral counseling placement are limited, and it is expected that most
students will participate in practicum and internships at public or private agencies.
Post-Master's Course of Study in Clinical Counseling
For Licensure as an Ohio Professional Counselor (PC) or Professional Clinical
Counselor (PCC)
A student seeking Professional Counselor (PC) or Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) licensure
in the State of Ohio must complete 60 semester hours of graduate work covering the 11 content areas as
defined in Section 4757-13-01 of the Ohio Revised Code with a minimum of 20 semester hours of
instruction in the following areas:
1. clinical psychopathology, personality, and abnormal behavior
2. evaluation of mental and emotional status
3. diagnosis of mental and emotional
disorders
4. methods of intervention and prevention of mental and emotional
disorders
5. treatment of mental and emotional disorders
Students seeking Ohio licensure and completing the Franciscan University
of Steubenville regular MA counseling degree program consisting of 48 semester hours can complete
the additional 12 semester hours in Franciscan University's Master's Plus Program. Contact the MA
Counseling Department for additional information on this option.