Master of Arts in Counseling - Department of Counseling

The counseling profession helps people to become self-aware, growth-oriented and effective in mastering the challenges of life. Counselors — as skilled, perceptive, broadly educated professionals — assist clients in identifying areas for improvement and in carrying out changes that promote life fulfillment. Drawing upon a foundation of research and theory in philosophy, psychology and education, counselors use therapeutic skills and consultation techniques with both individuals and groups. In any setting, the goal of counseling is to help people expand their potential, facilitate development and live more satisfying and productive lives.

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Overview

In order to prepare students for this difficult task, the master’s degree programs in counseling at Oakland University set forth curricula designed to foster both personal development and the acquisition of a broad range of knowledge and skills.

Initial courses introduce the theoretical and professional components of the field. Later courses emphasize research and clinical skills. In practicum and internship, students are supervised intensively as they apply their knowledge and skills in courses that use on-campus laboratory facilities and approved field training sites. Students select a degree in either (a) mental health or (b) school counseling:

For those obtaining their degree in school counseling, three courses can be added to make them eligible for LLPC licensure:

School Counseling degree: Program Plan – 62 credit hours

Oakland’s programs have been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 1994.

Admissions Requirements

Application Deadlines

M.A. applicants (September start) – April 1
M.A. applicants (January start) – October 1

Admissions Requirements

Applications are submitted online with Graduate Admissions.
A supplemental application may be required for your program.
You must submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended. If you are a United States active duty service member or veteran, you should also include your military transcript.
International applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 visa must also complete and submit the International Student Supplemental Application Packet and specified support documents.

Submit official transcripts to

Oakland University
Graduate Admissions
520 O’Dowd Hall
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482

Additional Information

For general application/admission process questions, contact Graduate Admissions.
For additional program information, contact Dr. James Hansen – jthansen@oakland.edu