Education Specialist Degree in Mental Health and Addictions

The Ed.S. program will be delivered via an online platform, which includes both synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning opportunities. This will allow for maximum opportunity to meet the needs of individuals across the state, particularly those who are place bound in rural communities and need access to a degree that works around their full-time commitment as a School Counselor. The required culminating internship can be completed through local placement options within their communities.

The curriculum: The 30-credit hour Education Specialist (Ed.S.) will include the following CSC courses:

Course #	Course title	Pre-Requisite	Hours
COUN 502	Introduction to CMHC		3
COUN 520	Psychopharmacology, Social and Medical Issues in Addictions	COUN 532	3
COUN 523	Diagnoses and the DSM		3
COUN 532	Treatment Issues in Addictions		3
COUN 545	Essentials of Addiction Counseling & Case Management	COUN 520	3
COUN 629 or 630	629 Child and Adolescent Counseling or 630 Crisis Counseling		3
COUN 636	Couples and Family Counseling		3
COUN 645	CMHC-Practicum	COUN 523, 533, 534, 634, 638, 641	3
COUN 680	CMHC Internship I	COUN 645	3
COUN 681	CMHC Internship II	COUN 680	3
		Total Hours	30

* A Master’s in School Counseling is required for acceptance into the Ed.S degree.

* Indicate must earn an A or B for enrollment in Practicum.

* Note: Students must pass the CPCE exit exam before graduating.