The Doctoral (Ph.D.) and the Master's (M.A.) program are designed to integrate practice and science throughout the professional lifespan. Whether your goal is direct client services, a career in academia, or provide consultative services, our program can provide you opportunities to hone your skills.

The Department of Counseling offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology. The Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.* Our last accreditation review was completed in December, 2005 and we earned 7 years of accredited status. We expect our next review to be conducted in 2012.

Graduates of the M.A. program are eligible to apply for licensure as a Counselor in North Dakota as well as other states. Completion of the M.A. program partially fulfills requirements for certification as a School Counselor or licensure as an Addiction Counselor in North Dakota.

Students interested in learning more about this area of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Whitcomb at 777-3738 for the M.A. in Counseling(david.whitcomb@und.nodak.edu) or Dr. Juntunen at 777-3740 for the Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology (cl.juntunen@und.nodak.edu)

*For information regarding accreditation status, contact:
American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation, Office of Program
Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street,
N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242; Phone: 202-336-5979

B.S in Rehabilitation and Human Services

This major provides course work which prepares rehabilitation and human service professionals to work with individuals with disabilities across the life span. The program is one of several offered within the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. A Minor in Rehabilitation and Human Services is also available and has been updated.

With the growing number of people with disabilities actively participating in community life, the demand for well-trained rehabilitation professionals is high. The RHS major and minor are intended to help supply workers for a well-documented personnel shortage.

In addition to the core RHS curriculum, students pursuing the major will also be able to obtain a concentration in one of the following areas: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Gerontology, or Developmental Disabilities.

Departmental faculty which will be teaching courses for the new major include Dr. David Perry (coordinator) and Dr. Eva Houston. The faculty is also developing a program whereby students who complete the RHS degree can enter directly into UND's Counseling master's program and complete a Rehabilitation Counseling degree in 12-15 months.

Students interested in learning more about this area of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Perry at 777-3757 or davidperry@mail.und.nodak.edu.

B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Services

The Recreation and Leisure Services Program offers a major that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services. Graduation with the B.S. degree requires the completion of a minimum 125 semester credit hours of courses, including the University's General Education Requirements and the requirements for the RLS major. In addition, the student must have a minimum 2.20 overall grade point average and meet any other requirements established by the University and College (see UND Catalog). RLS Major requirements.

Students may apply for admission to the Recreation and Leisure Services program at any time following the completion of 24 semester hours. A cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or higher and successful completion of Psy 111, Soc 110 and Comm 110 are required for admission.

Students interested in learning more about this area of study are encouraged to contact Dr. Schroeder at 777-4339 or timschroeder@mail.und.nodak.edu.