Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S./Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., Combined B.I.S./M.A. (Pending Approvals)

The Combined Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S./Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., is a program that provides high-achieving students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than would be required if the two degrees were completed independently. Students in this program complete 12 graduate level credits at undergraduate tuition rates. Students who have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and have earned a 3.0 or above GPA in each of the 12-credits of graduate courses will be reclassified as a graduate student through the Graduate School.

Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S./Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A., Combined B.I.S./M.A.

1. Meet the university general education requirements:

In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundation, Exploration, Integration, Writing, U.S. Diversity and Capstone. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

2. Have an approved plan of study in the Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S. program that indicates pursuit of the combined degree program.

Eligible students will be able to substitute up to 12 credits of the following counseling courses into their Interdisciplinary Studies Program of Study:

● CNS 5050 - Introduction to Counseling and Ethics (4 credits)
● CNS 5060 - Diversity and Social Justice Issues (4 credits)
● CNS 5080 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (4 credits)
● CNS 5090 - Individual and Family Development (4 credits)
● CNS 6010 - Testing and Assessment in Counseling (4 credits)

3. Apply for and receive delayed admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. program

Applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and the departmental requirement of two essays by the published application deadlines.