Counseling is an essential component across disciplines in psychology, education, social work, and related health professions. The foundational body of knowledge and development of introductory skills in the field of counseling are applicable to students pursuing these professions. A counseling minor would enable individuals to empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals and overcome personal challenges and obstacles in a variety of settings.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED PSY 212 | Career Planning and Development for the Multicultural Workplace | 3 |
| ED PSY 220 | Positive Psychology Applied to Culture, Learning, & Development | 3 |
| COMMUN 350 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or COMMUN 402 | Gender and Communication | |
| ED PSY 330 | Introduction to Learning and Development | 3 |
| or ED PSY 640 | Human Development: Theory and Research | |
| COUNS 403 | Overview of Counseling Skills | 3 |
| COUNS 600 | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Completion
- 18 credits, at least 9 at the 300 level and above;
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on all credits in the minor, including UWM and transfer credits.
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