Overview
The minor in Counseling is designed to provide students with foundational skills and knowledge to promote psychological well-being in a variety of social contexts. Students will learn about key concepts and theoretical frameworks in the field of Counseling and their application to promote healthy human development, well-being, and social change. The minor in Counseling is open to all University of Miami undergraduate students.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select five courses from the following: | 15 | |
| Psychosocial Change and Well-being | ||
| Lifespan Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Family Studies: Dating, Coupling, Parenting | ||
| Group Processes and Development | ||
| Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy | ||
| Creating Belonging Through Dialogue | ||
| Listening and Helping Skills. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
- The requirements of the minor are 15 credit hours with a grade of C or higher. Students may select any five (3 credit hour) courses listed here to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
- Nine of these 15 credit hours must be earned at the University of Miami; with prior approval, three of these nine may be taken through the UM Study Aboard Program.
- All transfer course equivalences (up to 6 credits), must be approved by the EPS department.
- The undergraduate coursework in the Counseling minor is open to all qualified University of Miami students.
- Determination for using these courses as a minor, as a specialization, and/or as electives in any program, is made by the individual student's degree granting college or school.
