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HDC Program Tracks
The Human Development Counseling program offers two curriculum tracks for students:
- Community Counseling
- School Counseling
Community Counseling Track
The Community Counseling track within HDC prepares master's level counselors for careers in various social service agencies, mental health centers, employee assistance programs, as well as other mental health organizations. Private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is an achievable goal for individuals who pursue this track.
The Community Counseling track is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This accreditation, originally obtained in 1984, places the HDC program as one of approximately 120 programs nationwide that meet these rigorous accreditation standards and in doing so offers many advantages and opportunities to HDC students.
The requirements for this track include a 48-semester-hour program of studies spanning a minimum of two years. Included in this curriculum is a full-year internship placement in a mental health or social service agency setting under supervision.
The curriculum requirements, which include 39 semester hours of required courses and nine hours of electives, are listed below:
| Area | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | HDC 3660 | Developmental Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| I | HDC 3670 | Advanced Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| II | HDC 3310 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| II | HDC 3850 | Prepracticum | 3 |
| II | HDC 3870 | Practicum | 3 |
| II | HDC 3890 | Internship - Fall | 3 |
| II | HDC 3890 | Internship - Spring | 3 |
| III | HDC 3760 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3600 | Social Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3680 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3470 | Psychology of Careers | 3 |
| V | HDC 3510 | Appraisal & Assessment | 3 |
| VI | HDC 3840 | Research in Counseling | 3 |
| VII | Electives | 9 |
School Counseling Track
The School Counseling Track prepares individuals to work as school guidance counselors, K-12. Program requirements lead directly to Licensure as a School Counselor by meeting all of the requirements established by the Tennessee State Department of Education. These requirements are part of new legislation that went into effect on September 1, 1996. Under this new legislation, HDC offers a special semester internship in the classroom for individuals who do not have teacher training and teaching experience. This internship must precede the full-year counseling internship and will be accepted by the State Department of Education in lieu of teaching experience. The School Counseling track is fully accredited by CACREP. During the period from 1991 to present, the School Counseling program has been accredited as part of institutional accreditation awarded by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The requirements for this track include a 48-semester-hour curriculum which includes a full-year internship placement in a school setting. This curriculum includes 42 semester hours of required courses and an additional six semester hours of elective courses. These requirements are shown below:
| Area | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | HDC 3660 | Developmental Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| I | HDC 3340 | Foundation of Professional School Counseling & Guidance | 3 |
| II | HDC 3310 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| II | HDC 3850 | Prepracticum | 3 |
| II | HDC 3870 | Practicum | 3 |
| II | HDC 3890 | Internship - Fall | 3 |
| II | HDC 3890 | Internship - Spring | 3 |
| II | HDC 3420 | Theories & Techniques of Counseling Children & Adolescents | 3 |
| III | HDC 3760 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3470 | Psychology of Careers | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3680 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| IV | HDC 3600 | Social Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| V | HDC 3510 | Appraisal & Assessment | 3 |
| VI | SPED 3000 | Educ. & Psych. of Exceptional Leaders | 3 |
| VII | Electives | 6 |
Please contact hdc@vanderbilt.edu with comments or questions.