Adler graduate school

Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy –

Co-Occurring Disorders Emphasis

The Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Co-Occurring Disorders (Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders).   This state-of-the-art degree program emphasizes a progressive approach to working simultaneously with both mental health and substance use disorders to help the client and therapist work toward a more holistic, integrated and positive outcome.

Leading to a Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy or the COD Certificate, the core program trains students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for working with clients, families, and communities affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The Certificate in COD is available to applicants who have completed a Master’s degree in any mental health field.

Co-Occurring Disorders core course requirements:

581 Foundations of Co-Occurring Disorders

582 Psychopharmacology

583 Case Management and Treatment Planning for COD

584 Evaluation and Evidence-based Practice in COD

585 Integrative Seminar

The Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy prepares students to pursue the professional role of counselor and psychotherapist and includes in-depth study of Adlerian Psychology.

Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders courses:

500 Principles of Research

504 Abnormal Psychology & DSM-5

510 Basic Counseling Skills

511 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Child Guidance

513 Comparative Theories

515 Life Style Analysis

521 Values, Ethics and Legalities

523 Multicultural Counseling

532 Group Counseling & Psychotherapy

533 Clinical Assessment

541 Family Systems

Adler Graduate School also offers opportunities for additional coursework in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC).

Substance Use and Mental Health Counseling:

This emphasis area prepares students to pursue the professional role of alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) and mental health counselor (MHC). Mental health counseling is a nationally recognized field in the practice of mental health. Professional counselors typically hold a license as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), or an LPCC

(Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor). The emphasis in ADC and MHC is constructed around State of Minnesota criteria for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor and professional counselor.
Substance Use and Marriage and Family Therapy:

The Co-occurring Disorders emphasis area could also prepare students for the professional roles of alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). The emphasis in ADC and MFT is constructed around State of Minnesota criteria for licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor, and marriage and family therapist.

Additional course requirements for LPC (61 credits total):

505 Developmental Psychology

562 Foundations of Career Counseling
Additional course requirements for LPCC (67 credits total):

505 Developmental Psychology

562 Foundations of Career Counseling

514 Psychodynamics of Psychopathology

537 Advanced Approaches to Counseling
Additional course requirements for LMFT (64 credits total):

525 Essential Interviewing Skills

542 Family and Couples Therapy

544 Counseling Children and Adolescents

Field Experience requirements:

987 Practicum in COD (300 hours)

988 Internship in COD (550 hours)
Didactic requirement:

528 Individual Didactic

529 Group Didactic
Final requirement:

Master’s Project:

599A Introduction to Graduate Writing

599B Introduction to the Literature Review

Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy –

Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis

The Master of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy is tailored to meet the needs of working adults by offering classes on evenings and weekends. A minimum of 48 credits is required for the Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis, leading to eligibility for licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist. These 48 credits include a six-credit fieldwork experience and a three-credit Master’s Project.

The Adler Graduate School prepares students to pursue the professional role of counselor and psychotherapist. Students choosing the Marriage & Family Therapy program track typically plan to pursue licensure as Marriage & Family Therapists. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists work in numerous settings, providing mental health services and parent education to families, couples and children. They may also work with individuals and groups. A large part of MFT training involves examining individuals, couples and families from a general systems perspective.
The Adler Graduate School’s academic program emphasis in Counseling & Psychotherapy is based on the State of Minnesota’s criteria for licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist, as well as the overarching competencies outlined by the AAMFT. MFT therapists are overseen by the Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, 2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 330, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, phone: [phone]. The MFT licensure is recognized in all fifty states, with significant additional requirements in the state of California.  Some AGS students elect to pursue dual licensure.  Typically the LMFT is paired with Art Therapy and/or Co-Occurring Disorder students.  Some students in the School Counseling emphasis also have chosen a dual MFT licensure. 

Course requirements to complete the Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis are:

Human Development (each course 3 credits):

511 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology & Child Guidance

504 Abnormal Psychology & DSM-5

513 Comparative Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy

Marital and Family Systems (each course 3 credits):

515 Life Style Analysis

523 Multicultural Counseling

541 Family Systems

Marital and Family Therapy (each course 3 credits):

510 Basic Counseling Skills

525 Essential Interviewing Skills

533 Clinical Assessment

542 Family and Couples Therapy

544 Counseling Children and Adolescents

Professional Studies (3 credits):

521 Values, Ethics and Legalities

Research Methods (3 credits):

500 Principles of Research

Field Experience Component:

Students following the LMFT track for licensure must complete a 500-hour field experience during their time at AGS.  Three hundred of these hours are accrued while working in direct client service (i.e. face-to-face counseling with clients).  Of the 300 hours accrued, 150 of the face-to-face hours must be relational, meaning working with 2 or more persons who are involved in a relationship.  The remaining 200 hours needed to complete field experience will be accrued in activities related to client hours, such as intake paperwork, client session notes, and training/orientation meetings.  

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Field experience course requirements are:

946 Introduction to Field Experience 1.0 credit

947 Practicum 1.5 credits

948 Internship 3.0 credits

949 Individual Clinical Instruction 0.5 credit

Master’s Project:

599A Introduction to Graduate Writing 1 credit

599B Introduction to the Literature Review 2 credits