Clinical Counseling

Master

Be prepared to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Learn from seasoned educators and active practitioners. Know how to react to the differing needs of all people.

That’s what you’ll get with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from University of Jamestown

Receive individual attention and advising
Work collaboratively with faculty
Form supportive, personal relationships with classmates in your cohort
Become knowledgeable in principles and practices of diagnosis, treatment, referral, and prevention
Receive focused clinical education and experiential training with a case-oriented learning approach

How the program works:

Online delivery designed to meet the needs of working professionals
A one week in-person residency on University of Jamestown campus during the first summer of the program

NO RÉSUMÉ GAPS. NO MISSED FAMILY TIME. NO WORRIES.

You shouldn’t have to pause your life to advance your career. With no pre-testing requirements, you can get started right away with 24/7 access to our online classrooms, you can complete your coursework when it’s most convenient for you.

ENTERING THE COUNSELING PROGRAM

Who’s This Program For?

Professional counselors work as individuals with a lot of independence, and this program develops the skills needed to thrive in that kind of work environment. As such, this graduate-level program is a great fit for students who are self-motivated and energized by the challenge of a program that is both in-depth and fast-paced.

There are two avenues to be admitted into University of Jamestown Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Program:

Direct Entry:
Any current or future online or on campus undergraduate student (high school senior through college senior) at the University of Jamestown can apply for direct entry into the Clinical Counseling Program at any point during their time at UJ without applying through PSYCAS (see below). The Clinical Counseling program will hold a position for the applicant, pending successful completion of the program requirements. This option is only for current or future University of Jamestown students. All other applicants are welcome to apply through PSYCAS.

PSYCAS.org:
Apply through the Psychology Centralized Application Service.

Learn more about admission requirements and how to apply for the MS in Clinical Counseling program.

How to Apply

Tuition and Cost

60 graduate credit hours at $670 per credit
One-week residency fees included in the cost of tuition

COST OF ATTENDANCE 2023/2024

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Tuition	$8,040 12 credits	$8,040 12 credits	$4,020 6 credits
Fees	$30	$30	$30
Room and Board*	$6,000	$6,000	$6,000
Books & Supplies*	$800	$800	$400
Transportation*	$1,000	$1,000	$500
Miscellaneous*	$1,000	$1,000	$500
Subtotal	$16,870	$16,870	$11,450

This table represents one year of this two year program.
Cost: $670/credit
*estimated costs based on student surveys.

COST OF ATTENDANCE 2022/2023

	Fall	Spring	Summer
Tuition	$7,860 12 credits	$7860 12 credits	$3930 6 credits
Fees	$30	$30	$30
Room and Board*	$6,000	$6,000	$5,625
Books & Supplies*	$800	$800	$400
Transportation*	$1,000	$1,000	$469
Miscellaneous*	$1,000	$1,000	$469
Subtotal	$16,690	$16,690	$10,923

*Estimated costs based on student surveys.

Be Prepared

Our Clinical Counseling program prepares students to work in places such as community mental health centers, hospitals, university counseling centers, private practice, correctional centers, and more!

PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP

During the second year of the program, students complete practicum and internship field experiences, to be determined between the student and the program Clinical Coordinator. These hands-on experiences give students the opportunity to discover or confirm the types of counseling that most suit them and then begin conducting actual therapy with the benefit of support and supervision.

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Employees of businesses that partner with UJ receive a 10% discount on tuition for the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program.

American Crystal Sugar
Anne Carlsen Center
Bank of North Dakota
Bell Bank
Bethany Retirement Living
Butler Machine Company
Family Wellness
Fargo Park District
First Care Health Center in Park River
First Community Credit Union
Gate City Bank
Hospice of the Red River Valley
Integreon
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jeremiah Program
Make A Wish ND
ND State Hospital
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
Prairie Staffing
Preference Employment Solutions
North Dakota Women’s Business Center
Sanford Health
South Central Human Services
United Tribes Technical College

Coursework

Required

Course	Title	Credits
COUN 500	Orientation to the Profession	3
COUN 510	Counseling Techniques (1 week in person)	3
COUN 511	Counseling Theory	3
COUN 512	Human Growth & Development	3
COUN 513	Assessment Techniques	3
COUN 514	Career Counseling & Testing	3
COUN 515	Professional, Ethical & Legal Issues	3
COUN 516	Social & Cultural Diversity	3
COUN 518	Research Methods	3
COUN 520	Group Counseling (1 week in person)	3
COUN 523	Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning	3
COUN 530	Trauma, Sexual Functioning & Abuse	3
COUN 531	Counseling Children & Adolescents	3
COUN 533	Couples, Marital & Family Counseling	3
COUN 534	Addiction Counseling: Treatment & Contemporary	3
COUN 535	Crisis Counseling	3
COUN 580	Practicum	3
COUN 581	Thesis	3
COUN 582	Internship A & B	6

Total Semester Credits Required: 60

*Courses run eight weeks, and students take two at a time. University of Jamestown’s program is designed to equip students to be effective, resilient counselors in the real world, including being well-versed in trauma and crisis counseling. Throughout all courses, students have extensive opportunities to interact with instructors and classmates.

University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

LICENSURE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
As of the time of posting, the University of Jamestown Master’s in Clinical Counseling program curriculum has been reviewed by the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners and is deemed to meet educational requirements for licensure in the state of North Dakota at the level of licensed associate professional counselor (LAPC).

The requirements for the LAPC designation include three main components:

Completion of program curriculum: This program’s 60-credit-hour curriculum meets the criteria set forth by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Practical experience and training: This program includes both practicum (100 hrs) and internship experiences (600 hrs) totaling the required number of hours (700).
This program includes preparation for taking the National Counselor Examination (NCE).

The MCC program covers the above requirements, and students will need more training beyond the MCC program in order to meet requirements for the second (LPC) and third (LPCC) levels of licensure in the state. Please see the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners web site for more information on the levels of licensure and their requirements.

At the time of posting, it is undetermined if UJ’s MCC program meets requirements in any other U.S. states. Please email the program director, Dr. Melissa Schultz (Melissa.Schultz@uj.edu) if you have questions about licensure in another state.