Counseling Core Curriculum

Curriculum: 

All classes are held at the Saint Mary’s College campus in Moraga. Most classes are held in the afternoons and evenings Monday - Thursday, with some classes held on Saturdays. Students can take classes part-time or full-time. To support academic success, every incoming student is assigned an academic advisor who provides guidance throughout the program, helping navigate the challenges and opportunities of the coursework

Required core courses:

• COUN 600: Introduction to Counseling Research (1 unit)
• COUN 601: Counseling Skills I (3 units)
• COUN 602: Counseling Skills II (3 units)
• COUN 603: Personal and Professional Development of Counselors (3 units)
• COUN 604: Theories of Counseling (3 units)
• COUN 605: Issues in Intercultural Counseling and Social Justice (3 units)
• COUN 610: Career Counseling (3 units)
• COUN 611: Law, Ethics, and Values (3 units)
• COUN 612: Human Sexuality (1 unit)
• COUN 613: Alcohol & Substance Abuse (2 units)
• COUN 620: Psychological Testing and Assessment (3 units)
• COUN 621: Human Development and Family Relationships (3 units)
• COUN 622: Group Theory and Practice (3 units)
• EDUC 772: Research Seminar I (3 units)
• COUN 799: Counseling Master’s Project, Thesis, or Exam (3 units)

Total core units: 40

You will complete additional coursework depending on your degree track. Please visit our Course Catalog to learn more.