This Master of Arts program consists of 48 semester hours of coursework and prepares individuals for the Michigan Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) credential. Immediately upon graduation, Siena graduates can receive their LLPC credential after submitting the application and fee to the Michigan Board of Counseling. Upon completion of 3000 hours of supervised counseling practice and passing the National Counseling Exam, the LLPC is then eligible for the independent Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Michigan.

Degree Plan
Early in the program, all students receive a tentative degree plan listing the sequence of courses they are to follow until graduation from the CED program. This tentative degree plan is solely for the purpose of planning and does not guarantee admission to courses nor graduation date. Since many advanced courses have prerequisites, it is important that students consult with their advisor prior to making changes to their plan.

COMMON CORE: (6 hours)
 GRS 601 History and Philosophy of Ideas: 3
 GRS 602 Introduction to Research: 3
PROFESSIONAL CORE: (27 hours)
 CED 601 Orientation to Professional Counseling: 3
 CED 610 Career Development: 3
 CED 661 Interpersonal Skills and Prepracticum: 3
 CED 662 Psychology Over the Lifespan: 3
 CED 663 Counseling Theories and Procedures: 3
 CED 665 Group Procedures in Counseling: 3
 CED 667 Analysis and Appraisal in Counseling: 3
 CED 686 Counseling Diverse Populations: 3
 CED 696 Consulting Theory and Practice: 3
ELECTIVES: (9 hours)
 CED 602 Ethical Issues in Counseling: 3
 CED 620 Addiction and the Addiction Process: 3
 CED 630 School Counseling: 3
 CED 640 Family Counseling and Process: 3
 CED 641 Counseling Children and Adolescents: 3
 CED 650 Crisis Intervention Counseling: 3
 CED 668 Advanced Analysis and Appraisal in Counseling: 3
 CED 671 Group Leadership Laboratory: 3
 GRS 694 Thesis Seminar: 3
INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCE: (6 hours)
 CED 678 Counseling Field Practicum (Community): 3
 CED 679 Counseling Internship (Community): 3

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