Community and College Counseling

The Community and College Counseling program offers an interdisciplinary degree specifically for college graduates interested in preparing for counseling roles in community agencies working areas such as mental health, social services, youth development services, court services, or rehabilitation; or in college settings such as student affairs offices, counseling centers, or residence halls.  A teaching license is not required for this program.

Students will receive solid grounding in research methodologies and human development theories relevant to counseling applications.  They will learn the theoretical frameworks of counseling and how they translate into individual and group interventions based on researched strategies tailored to individual client needs.  Graduates will assist clients in self-discovery, personal growth, and in making healthy lifestyle choices.  

Students are cautioned to work closely with their advisor in planning their studies since some courses have prerequisites and are sequenced to begin with the fall semester.

Students interested pursuing licensure as a Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia are advised to obtain and adhere to the regulations of the Virginia Board of Counseling.  Information may be obtained at

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE:

EDUC 502    Research Design (3) (Required during the first nine hours)

EDUC 503    Introduction to the Counseling Profession (3)

EDUC 505    Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)

EDUC 521    Human Growth and Development (3)

EDUC 545    Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3) 

EDUC 555    Psychological Testing and Appraisal (3)

EDUC 605    Group Counseling Theories and techniques (3) 

EDUC 612    Counseling for Personal and Social Adjustment (3)

PSYC 650    Counseling Practicum/Community and College (3)

PSYC 651    Practice and Ethics of Community and College Counseling (3)

PSYC 660    Clinical Psychopathology (3)

EDUC 699    Comprehensive Examination (0)

ELECTIVE COURSES (6). Select two from the following:

EDUC 601    Counseling in a Pluralistic Society (3)

EDUC 610    Career Counseling and Career Development (3)

EDUC 613    Guidance & Counseling of Exceptional Students (3)

PSYC 523    Theories in Personality (3)

PSYC 540    Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

PSYC 552    Psychopharmacology (3)

PSYC 553    Psycholinguistics (3)

PSYC 620    Family Systems Theories (3)

PSYC 621    Family Therapy Techniques (3)

PSYC 625    Diagnosis and Treatment of Addictive Disorders (3)

PSYC 630    Advanced Statistical Methods (3)

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 39
 

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer M. Apperson, Ruffner Hall, Room 303, 434-395-2323, appersonjm@longwood.edu, mailing address Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909.

Site Last Updated: 07-24-2006

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