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This program meets the standards of excellence in professional preparation as described by Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) for student services or college student development and is designed for those who seek professional roles in student affairs or related areas of higher education in any post-secondary setting. Students who seek strong counseling skills and/or LPC status should pursue the college counseling (M.S.) specialization.

Students that complete this 36-credit program will earn a Master of Education in counseling and human resource development (CHRD) specializing in administration of student affairs.

The academic advising certificate will be offered as a stand-alone credential for those who already hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or may be offered in combination with the counseling and human resource development (M.Ed.) - administration of student affairs specialization or counseling and human resource development (M.S.) - college counseling specialization.

• Administration of Student Affairs Plan of study

The College Counseling Program is designed for students who are interested in working as professional counselors in institutions of higher education. Candidates selected for this program are expected to make a major commitment to graduate training and to enroll in coursework on a regular basis. The program includes a 600 clock-hour supervised counseling internship experience. The College Counseling Program emphasizes preventative, remediation, and developmental counseling skills. Students preparing to specialize as college counselors will demonstrate the knowledge skills necessary to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of individuals in higher education settings.

The College Counseling Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accreditor for graduate-level counseling programs that is nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), demonstrating the highest level of national standards for counselor preparation in the United States. Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in college counseling.

The following statement is intended to identify the specific endorsement for students entering college Counseling:

Upon successful completion of the core requirements, and those of the college counseling specialization and with the successful completion of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) exam, graduates are endorsed as having constructed appropriate entry level knowledge and as having met appropriate skill acquisition to be recognized as professional college counselors. Students in the college counseling specialization are also responsible for having taken supporting area courses which supplement or enhance their chosen specialty.

The college counseling course of study is designed to meet the requirements of the South Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners. Once graduates complete an approved supervised clinical experience and pass the appropriate examinations, they are eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) initially, and eventually a Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health (LPC-MH).

• College Counseling Plan of Study

Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in school counseling.

The school counseling plan of study is designed to prepare students for endorsement/certification as a school counselor in the state of South Dakota. Should the student seek endorsement in another state, it is that student's responsibility to meet any additional requirements by that particular state.

This program specialization is accredited by CACREP. The following statement is intended to identify the specific endorsement for students entering school counseling: Upon successful completion of the core requirements, and those of the school counseling specialization, and with the successful completion of the comprehensive written and oral examinations, graduates are endorsed as having constructed entry level knowledge and as having met appropriate skill acquisition to be recognized as professional school counselors. Students in the school counseling specialization are also responsible for having taken supporting area courses which supplement or enhance their chosen or enhance their chosen specialty.

• School Counseling Plan of Study

The clinical mental health counseling course of study is designed to meet the requirements of the South Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners. Once graduates complete an approved supervised clinical experience and pass the appropriate examinations, they are eligible for licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) initially, and eventually a licensed professional counselor – mental health (LPC-MH) in the state of South Dakota.

This program specialization is accredited by CACREP under the 2009 standards for community counseling. Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in clinical mental health counseling.

The following statement is intended to identify the specific endorsement for students entering Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Upon successful completion of the core requirements, and those of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization and with the successful completion of the comprehensive written and oral examinations, graduates are endorsed as having constructed appropriate entry level knowledge and as having met appropriate skill acquisition to be recognized as professional clinical mental health counselors. Students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization are also responsible for having taken supporting area courses which supplement or enhance their chosen specialty.

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Plan of Study

Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in marriage and family counseling. The specialization in marriage and family counseling is designed to meet the requirements of the South Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners. Once graduates complete an approved supervised clinical experience and pass the appropriate examinations, they are eligible for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

Students who have completed the requirements for the marriage and family counseling specialization and graduated from the program are endorsed for counseling in a marriage and family setting. The following statement is intended to identify the specific endorsement for students entering marriage and family counseling: Upon successful completion of the requirements for a M.S. in CHRD specializing in marriage and family counseling, students will: understand and advocate for developmental needs of individuals, couples, families and groups; effectively identify and assess developmental and sexual needs of individuals, couples and families over the lifespan; integrate and affirm cultural, ethnic and gender identities as they relate to the practice of marriage and family counseling; adhere to ethical, legal and professional standards of all aspects of marriage and family counseling; assess, diagnose and treat mental health needs from a systems perspective; be prepared to pursue licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Students in the marriage and family counseling specialization are also responsible for having taken supporting area courses which supplement or enhance their chosen specialty.

• Marriage and Family Counseling Plan of Study

Meet the growing needs and challenges of consumers with physical and psychiatric disabilities; prepare qualified counselors for careers with federal, state and private agencies; meet anticipated work force needs in the growing rehabilitation and mental health counseling field; provide field experience and internships to develop professional counseling skills; and prepare graduates for licensure and certification as rehabilitation counselors.

The rehabilitation counseling program was first accredited by CORE in 2009. Since the merger of CACREP and CORE, the program has been accredited by CACREP since July 1, 2017. Students who successfully complete this 60-credit hour specialization will earn a Master of Science in counseling and human resource development specializing in rehabilitation and mental health counseling. Recommended courses for the clinical focus are as follows: CHRD 692 Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, CHRD 713 Administration and Management of Mental Health Organizations, CHRD 723 Counseling the Family and PHA Psychopharmacology.

The following statement is intended to identify the specific endorsement for students entering rehabilitation counseling: Upon successful completion of the core requirements and those of the rehabilitation and mental health counseling emphasis, and with successful completion of the comprehensive written and oral examinations, graduates are endorsed as having constructed appropriate entry level knowledge and as having met appropriate skill acquisition to be recognized as professional rehabilitation and mental health counselors. Students in this emphasis are also responsible for having taken supporting area courses which supplement or enhance their chosen specialty. Five to seven students are accepted annually with 90% finishing within three years.

• Rehabilitation Counseling (M.S.) Plan of Study