Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Area of Social Learning
The mission of the counseling program aligns with the College mission (“As a Christian liberal arts college, Milligan College seeks to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders”) and objectives by preparing men and women to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors.
This two-year, 60 credit hour curriculum consists of 42 credit hours of required coursework in human behavior and development, effective counseling strategies, ethical practice, and other core knowledge areas; 9 credit hours of clinical experience (practicum and internships); and 9 elective hours from selected topics such as crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, child and adolescent counseling, child sexual abuse, end of life issues, and physiological psychology and psychopharmacology.
Because Milligan is a Christian college, part of the required coursework includes an ongoing discussion and examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of the integration of faith and learning. Students in the counseling program should demonstrate a sense of ministry through their knowledge of counseling and their willingness to use their knowledge in service and ministry to others.
The Master of Science in Counseling degree program supports the following goals of Milligan College:
Student Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes are expected to have been achieved upon completion of the curriculum and have been developed in support of the College’s overall mission and vision as a Christian liberal arts college. By the time of graduation from this curriculum, the student should:
Library
The P.H. Welshimer Memorial Library is a vital gathering place for studying and learning. In addition to its collection of print and media resources that support all the College’s academic programs, the Library’s website serves as a portal to a wide array of high quality electronic information resources, accessible on- or off-campus, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Some key journal databases that Counseling students have access to through the Library website include PsycINFO, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and PsycARTICLES. Qualified librarians are available to assist students with resource and research needs through in-person consults, telephone, or online reference services.
The Library is a participating member in the shared online catalog of the Appalachian College Association’s (ACA) Bowen Central Library of Appalachia. The Library also subscribes to WorldCat, an online catalog that gives Milligan students access, through the College’s interlibrary loan service, to books, journal articles, and media from thousands of libraries worldwide.
Grade Requirements for Graduation
Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.0) to graduate from the MSC program.
Faculty Adviser
The nature of a cohort-based program minimizes the need for extensive and ongoing academic advising. However, it is recognized that questions related to such things as withdrawal, readmission, graduation requirements, and other academically related matters may arise. In the event of such questions, students should contact the Director of the Counseling program for assistance. The Director will either respond to students’ questions directly, or may forward questions to others for response.
Course Rotation
Fall of Year One
Total 9½ hrs
Spring of Year One
Total 10½ hrs
Summer of Year One
Total 9 – 12 hrs
Fall of Year Two
Total 9½ hrs
Spring of Year Two
Total 9½ hrs
Summer of Year Two
Total 9 – 12 hrs
