M.S. in Counseling, Clinical Counseling (LCPC) 
This program offers students a comprehensive array of studies which integrates the historical, philosophical, societal, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of the mental health and human service system with the roles, functions, skills, and professional identity of clinical counselors. Coursework focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, and the general principles and practices for the promotion of optimal mental health. During the final portion of their coursework, students intern under the supervision of a licensed mental health worker. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and prepared to be licensed as a clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Maine. Those students interested in substance abuse issues may consider earning a Substance Abuse Expertise Certificate as part of this program. Suggested courses to begin with are HCE 500, HCE 604, HCE 605, HCE 620, HRD 664, HRD 668.
Program Requirements (63 credits)
Core Courses (36 credits)
HCE 500 Orientation to the Counseling Profession
EDU 600 Research Methods and Techniques
HCE 604 Career Development
HCE 605 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
HCE 620 Fundamentals of Counseling Theories
HCE 621 Fundamentals of Counseling Skills
HCE 626 Group Process and Procedures
HCE 627 Group Counseling
HRD 664 Culture, Tradition, and Diversity
HRD 668 Human Development
HCE 690 Individual Counseling Practicum Seminar
HCE 691 Individual Counseling Practicum Laboratory
Required Specialty Courses (18 credits)
HCE 640 Professional Issues for Mental Health Counselors
HCE 644 Crisis Intervention
HCE 645 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
HCE 686 Internship in Counselor Education (9 credits - 900 hours)
Electives (9 credits)
