Community Counseling - North Georgia College & State University

Community Counseling from North Georgia College & State University is a Campus Master Community Health degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Community Counseling (CACREP Accredited Program), which is housed within the Department of Psychology and Sociology is one of twelve graduate programs offered at North Georgia College & State University . We are delighted that you have an interest in joining our Community Counseling program. The Community Counseling program prepares students to enter a variety of occupations in the counseling and mental health field. The master\\\\\\\'s degree in Community Counseling at North Georgia was developed to meet the state and national regulatory criteria leading to licensure and certification as professional counselors. Our curriculum addresses the needs of our diverse world while helping students understand the process of human development and relationships, counseling theory, and change. Utilizing problem based learning and incorporating required internships and practica; the program provides students with both academic and practical professional experience and training. The Master of Science program in Community Counseling at North Georgia College & State University prepares students to function as counselors in mental health centers, employee assistance programs, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, private practice, college & university counseling centers, sexual assault agencies, and criminal justice settings (to name only a few). Our students receive a thorough education in theories of counseling and psychotherapy; individual and group counseling; career theory and counseling; human development; counseling ethics, assessment & diagnosis; and the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Students complete their studies with an extensive internship opportunity that provides face-to-face contact with clients. View more details on North Georgia College & State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Community Health courses.