Level I: Basic Foundational Knowledge, Theories, and Skills

• CNSL 630 - Counseling and Ethics Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 640 - Human Development I Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 650 - Counseling and Application I Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 655 - Counseling and Application II Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 618 - Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 660 - Group Counseling Theories & Practice (cc) Credit(s): 3 *

Level II: Intermediate Pre-Internship Preparation, Social Basis of Behavior, and Assessment

• CNSL 610 - Trauma and Crisis: Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 648 - Mental Health Counseling Diagnosis and Treatment Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 651 - Multicultural Perspectives in Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 653 - Family Systems Assessment Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 665 - Career Development and Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 667 - Assessment in Counseling Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 654 - Psychopathology Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 670 - Practicum in Counseling Credit(s): 3 (100 Hours)
• CNSL 673 - Research Methodology Credit(s): 3

Level III: Advanced Specialty Concentration and Internship

• CNSL 678 - The Psychological, Pharmacological and Physiological Aspects of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Credit(s): 3
• CNSL 686 - Supervised Internship I: Mental Health Setting Credit(s): 6
• CNSL 687 - Supervised Internship II: Mental Health Setting Credit(s): 6

Total Program Credits: 60

Professional Licensure

If you are interested in obtaining professional licensure, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice. For additional information and detailed requirements, please refer to the specific program of interest on the “School Resources” section of the Mercy College NC-Sara webpage.