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2011-2012 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 2, Issue 4 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree Program
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 Return to: Section Twelve, College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Phoenix
Program Overview
Argosy University recognizes the need to offer human services providers the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to serve effectively in the profession. Programs have been developed by Argosy University faculty members to enable students to pursue personal and professional goals through completion of a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program. Courses and curricula are designed to parallel prevailing licensure and certification requirements as closely as possible. Because of variations among states, each student should check with regional authorities to confirm such requirements.
Program Outcomes
- Professional Identity: Value all aspects of professional functioning, including history, roles, organizational structures, ethics, legalities, standards, and credentialing
- Social and Cultural Diversity: Apply core theory and research of the cultural context of relationships, issues, and trends in a multicultural and diverse society to the counseling profession
- Human Growth and Development: Interpret and apply core theory and research of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels
- Career Development: Apply core theory and research of career development, the psychology of work, and related factors
- Helping Relationships: Ethically and effectively deliver a range of counseling and consultation services
- Group Work: Understand the theoretical and experiential foundations of group purpose, development, and dynamics; will apply group counseling methods and skills
- Assessment: Understand principles of testing and measurement, and will apply both individual and group methods of assessment and evaluation
- Research and Program Evaluation: Understand methods and roles of research, statistical analysis, needs assessment and program evaluation
- Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in written communication
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Develop and improve positive relationship skills via effective communication, respect for others, appreciation of diversity and cultural sensitivity, and awareness of their impact on others.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of course work (including graduate work)
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy .”
- Completion of an interview with a member of the program Admissions Committee.
- All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current résumé (or career summary)
- Three completed Applicant Recommendation Forms
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Admission Exceptions to the Grade Point Average
Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated admission requirements may be considered for admission with significant evidence of academic and professional potential demonstrated by the career and/or professional accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Admission exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and program chair. Admission exceptions must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be assigned Academic/Financial Aid Warning in accordance with Argosy University’s Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress. See “Exceptions to Admission Requirements ” under Section Five, Admission Policies .
Application to Multiple Campuses
An applicant who wants to apply to more than one campus must complete a separate application and forward a full set of application materials to each campus.
Campus-Specific Program Requirements
To review the program requirements for a given campus, click on the relevant link below:
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