Certificate in MIRI Counseling and Psychology

MIRI Research Foundation and Midwest University have designed the MIRI Global Counseling and Psychology Program to cultivate counseling professionals with balanced theoretical depth and practical competence.

You too can become a professional counselor or a university professor

Modern society is changing rapidly, and the psychological and emotional challenges faced by individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities increasingly require professional and systematic responses. In China, rapid urbanization, intense educational competition, accelerated population aging, changing family structures, youth- related challenges, workplace stress, and emotional burnout have significantly increased the demand for professionally trained counseling and psychological support professionals.

Counseling is no longer a personal option. It has become an essential professional field for social stability and sustainable development.

In China's future society, professionally trained counselors will play a critical role in supporting emotional stability and healthy development among youth restoring and sustaining marriage and family relationships enhancing psychological adjustment and quality of life for older adults promoting mental health management and crisis prevention building psychological support systems within communities and organizations.

Recognizing these growing needs, the MIRI Research Foundation and Midwest University have jointly designed the MIRI Institute of Counseling and Psychology Program to cultivate highly qualified counseling professionals with a strong balance of theoretical depth and practical competence.

The program is structured in progressive stages, including a foundational Certificate program an Advanced Certificate program emphasizing applied practice a Professional License program designed to develop expert-level competence.

Participants may further advance into accredited U.S. university degree programs such as the Master of Arts in Counseling or Psychology, the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling or Psychology.

Graduates who earn these degrees may qualify to serve as university faculty in counseling and psychology. All stages of the program emphasize immediate real-world application through case-based learning, specialization tracks, structured practicum, and professional supervision.

The program is open to individuals with an interest in counseling and psychology professionals in education, social services, youth development, corporate, and community sectors those preparing for a professional career transition into counseling.

Counseling is not merely a technique. It is a professional discipline dedicated to understanding people, restoring relationships, and sustaining the psychological health of society.

The expertise you develop today will become a critical human asset for the future of Chinese society. The Global Counseling and Psychology Program provides a clear and structured pathway for you to grow as a professional counselor, educator, and leader? including the opportunity to serve as a university professor in this vital field.

Now is the time to step into professional excellence.

You too can become a professional counselor or a university professor.

Certificate in Counseling and Psychology Total 12 Credits

2 Credits per Course

Program overview
This certificate program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and basic counseling skills in counseling and psychology. It is intended for individuals working or preparing to work in educational settings, youth services, parent education, community support, and coaching-related fields.

CPC 101 Introduction to Counseling and Psychology 2 Credits
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of counseling and psychology, major theoretical perspectives, and the scope and purpose of counseling practice. Students gain an overview of professional counseling roles and applications.

CPC 102 Basic Counseling Skills and Helping Communication 2 Credits
This course focuses on core helping skills such as active listening, empathy, questioning techniques, feedback, and rapport building through practice-based learning.

CPC 103 Human Development and Life Span Psychology 2 Credits
This course examines psychological development across the life span, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and later life. Students learn major developmental tasks and typical challenges, with attention to how development informs counseling assessment and intervention.

CPC 104 Ethics and Professional Foundations in Counseling 2 Credits
This course covers ethical principles, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and boundaries in counseling practice through applied case examples.

CPC 105 Introduction to Educational and Youth Counseling 2 Credits
This course explores emotional, behavioral, and adjustment issues commonly encountered among children and adolescents in educational settings. Students learn foundational approaches and practical strategies for supporting youth in school and youth service environments.

CPC 106 Introduction to Family and Relationship Counseling 2 Credits
This course provides an overview of family systems and interpersonal relationships, focusing on foundational concepts in parent, couple, and family counseling.

CPC 107 Introduction to Mental Health and Well-Being
This course introduces fundamental concepts of mental health, psychological well-being, and emotional resilience. Students explore common stressors, coping mechanisms, and preventive approaches that support mental wellness across populations. The course provides a foundational framework for recognizing mental health concerns and understanding the counselor's supportive role.

CPC 108 Counseling Observation and Case Awareness
This course focuses on developing observational skills and basic case awareness in counseling contexts. Students learn how to recognize client concerns, identify presenting issues, and understand counseling processes through case examples, role observation, and guided reflection. Emphasis is placed on ethical awareness and professional boundaries at the entry level.

CPC 109 Stress Management and Emotional Regulation
This course examines stress responses and emotional regulation from a counseling perspective. Students learn basic psychoeducational strategies, self-regulation techniques, and supportive counseling approaches that can be applied in schools, families, workplaces, and community settings.

CPC 110 Introduction to Group and Community Helping
This course introduces basic principles of group counseling and community-based helping approaches. Students explore group dynamics, facilitation fundamentals, and the role of counseling within community and organizational support systems. The course prepares learners for later training in group and community intervention.

Advanced Certificate in Applied Counseling Total 24 Credits

3 Credits per Course

Program overview
This advanced certificate program is designed to strengthen applied counseling skills and case analysis abilities.It prepares learners for practical counseling roles in a variety of professional settings.

ACP 201 Counseling Theories and Approaches 3 Credits
This course provides a comparative study of major counseling and psychotherapy theories, emphasizing their strengths, limitations, and practical applications.

ACP 202 School and Youth Counseling Practice 3 Credits
This course focuses on counseling approaches for academic, emotional, and interpersonal issues in school and youth environments.

ACP 203 Parent Education and Family Counseling 3 Credits
This course addresses parenting roles, caregiving stress, family communication, and counseling interventions for family-related challenges.

ACP 204 Marriage and Couple Counseling 3 Credits
This course examines couple dynamics, conflict patterns, communication strategies, and counseling techniques for relationship improvement.

ACP 205 Gerontological Counseling 3 Credits
This course focuses on psychological aging, retirement adjustment, loss, and emotional support strategies for older adults.

ACP 206 Case Conceptualization and Psychological Assessment 3 Credits
This course trains students in case analysis, intake assessment, goal setting, and structured intervention planning.

ACP 207 Group Counseling and Community Intervention 3 Credits
This course introduces group counseling theories, facilitation skills, and community-based intervention program development.

ACP 208 Applied Counseling Techniques Workshop 3 Credits
This experiential course integrates counseling techniques through role-play, case discussion, and supervised practice activities.

ACP 209 Trauma-Informed Counseling Practice 3 Credits
This course explores the psychological impact of trauma and recovery processes, with an emphasis on trauma-informed counseling approaches. Students learn crisis response strategies, emotional stabilization techniques, ethical considerations, and methods for creating safe and supportive counseling environments through applied case studies.

ACP 210 Ethical Practice and Professional Boundaries in Counseling 3 Credits
This course focuses on professional ethics, responsibility, and boundary management in counseling practice. Through real-world cases, students examine confidentiality, dual relationships, cultural sensitivity, and ethical decision-making required in diverse counseling settings.

ACP 211 Career and Life Transition Counseling 3 Credits
This course examines career development theories and the psychological challenges associated with life transitions. Students develop counseling strategies related to career choice, career change, retirement, and life-stage adjustment, applying these approaches to practical counseling scenarios.

Advanced Certificate in Applied Counseling Specialization Tracks

15 Credits per Track (3 Credits per Course)

1. Youth Counseling Specialization


ACP-Y 301 Adolescent Development and Mental Health 3 Credits
This course examines psychological, emotional, and social development during adolescence, with emphasis on common mental health challenges and counseling implications.

ACP-Y 302 Behavioral and Emotional Issues in Youth 3 Credits
This course addresses anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and emotional regulation issues commonly observed among youth populations.

ACP-Y 303 School-Based Counseling Interventions 3 Credits
This course focuses on counseling strategies within school settings, including academic stress, peer relationships, and adjustment difficulties.

ACP-Y 304 Youth Crisis and Risk Intervention 3 Credits
This course covers early identification and intervention strategies for self-harm risk, substance use, bullying, and crisis situations involving adolescents.

ACP-Y 305 Case Management and Counseling Practice for Youth 3 Credits
This course emphasizes case planning, documentation, collaboration with families and institutions, and applied counseling practice for youth cases.



2. Marriage and Family Counseling Specialization


ACP-F 311 Family Systems and Relationship Dynamics 3 Credits
This course introduces family systems theory and explores interaction patterns, roles, and communication within families.

ACP-F 312 Couple Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 Credits
This course examines counseling models and techniques for working with couples experiencing relational conflict and communication difficulties.

ACP-F 313 Parenting Stress and Family Adjustment 3 Credits
This course focuses on parenting challenges, family transitions, and counseling interventions that support family resilience.

ACP-F 314 Conflict Resolution and Relationship Counseling 3 Credits
This course develops skills in conflict assessment, mediation, and constructive problem-solving within intimate and family relationships.

ACP-F 315 Applied Family Counseling Case Studies 3 Credits
This course integrates theory and practice through in-depth family and couple counseling case analysis.



3. Gerontological Counseling Specialization


ACP-G 321 Psychology of Aging 3 Credits
This course explores psychological changes associated with aging, including cognition, emotional regulation, and social adaptation.

ACP-G 322 Counseling Issues in Later Life 3 Credits
This course addresses common counseling topics among older adults such as retirement, identity change, and life satisfaction.

ACP-G 323 Loss, Grief, and Adjustment Counseling 3 Credits
This course focuses on counseling interventions related to bereavement, health decline, and major life transitions in later adulthood.

ACP-G 324 Mental Health and Emotional Support for Older Adults 3 Credits
This course examines anxiety, depression, loneliness, and supportive counseling approaches for aging populations.

ACP-G 325 Case Practice in Gerontological Counseling 3 Credits
This course provides applied case analysis and counseling practice focused on older adult clients.



4. Mental Health Counseling Specialization


ACP-M 331 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling 3 Credits
This course introduces core concepts in mental health counseling, including symptom recognition and functional assessment.

ACP-M 332 Common Mental Disorders and Counseling Approaches 3 Credits
This course covers anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress- related conditions, and counseling-based intervention strategies.

ACP-M 333 Assessment and Treatment Planning in Mental Health 3 Credits
This course focuses on intake assessment, case formulation, goal setting, and structured treatment planning.

ACP-M 334 Crisis Intervention and Stabilization 3 Credits
This course trains students in counseling responses to acute psychological distress, crisis stabilization, and referral decision- making.

ACP-M 335 Applied Mental Health Counseling Case Studies 3 Credits
This course integrates clinical knowledge through detailed analysis of mental health counseling cases.



5. Community and General Counseling Specialization


ACP-C 341 Community Counseling and Social Support 3 Credits
This course explores counseling approaches within community settings and public service environments.

ACP-C 342 Stress Management and Emotional Regulation 3 Credits
This course focuses on counseling strategies for stress, burnout, and emotional regulation across populations.

ACP-C 343 Group Counseling Techniques 3 Credits
This course introduces group counseling theory, facilitation skills, and group process management.

ACP-C 344 Counseling for Life Transitions 3 Credits
This course addresses counseling needs related to career change, relocation, family transition, and adjustment challenges.

ACP-C 345 Applied Community Counseling Practice 3 Credits
This course emphasizes practical training and case application in community counseling settings.



6. Support for Stress Reduction and Emotional Regulation through Music
Advanced Certificate Specialization 225 Hours + Practice 30

MSC 601 Foundations of Music Based Emotional Support and Ethics 45 Hours
This course introduces the foundational concepts of music based emotional support within non medical counseling contexts. Topics include professional boundaries, ethical guidelines, informed consent, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and responsible use of music resources.

MSC 602 Rhythm and Breathing Techniques for Emotional Stabilization 45 Hours
This course focuses on rhythm, tempo, and breathing based activities designed to support emotional stabilization and stress reduction. Students learn structured techniques applicable to both individual and group support sessions.

MSC 603 Music Based Expression and Emotional Regulation Activities 45 Hours
This course explores music based activities such as guided listening, simple improvisation, vocal expression, and body percussion to promote emotional awareness, expression, and regulation.

MSC 604 Group Music Support Facilitation and Program Design 45 Hours
Students develop skills to facilitate group based music support programs. The course covers session planning, group dynamics, participant engagement, safety considerations, and program implementation.

MSC 605 Assessment, Documentation, and Case Reporting Practice 45 Hours
This course trains students in basic assessment methods, goal setting, session documentation, progress summaries, and final reports appropriate for non medical emotional support services.

Practice Requirement
One individual support session of 50 minutes or one group support session of 90 minutes may be counted as one case. Complete documentation is required for all cases.



7. Support for Emotional Expression and Regulation through Visual Arts. Advanced Certificate Specialization 225 Hours + Practice 30 Cases


VAC 611 Foundations of Visual Arts Based Emotional Support and Ethics 45 Hours
This course introduces the principles of visual arts based emotional support, focusing on ethical practice, professional boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, and appropriate use of creative materials in non medical settings.

VAC 612 Drawing, Color, and Symbolic Expression for Emotional Support 45 Hours
Students engage in drawing, color exploration, and symbolic activities designed to support emotional awareness, expression, and stabilization within structured support sessions.

VAC 613 Visual Arts Based Session Design for Diverse Populations 45 Hours
This course focuses on designing structured visual arts based support sessions for youth, families, older adults, and general community populations.

VAC 614 Group Visual Arts Support Facilitation and Program Development 45 Hours
Students learn facilitation skills for group based visual arts support programs, including group process management, safety considerations, and community based application.

VAC 615 Assessment, Documentation, and Case Reporting Practice 45 Hours
This course trains students in assessment methods, session documentation, progress tracking, and final summaries appropriate for non medical visual arts based emotional support services.

Practice Requirement
One individual support session of 50 minutes or one group support session of 90 minutes may be counted as one case. Complete documentation is required for all cases.

Professional License in Counseling Practice. Minimum 24 Credits

Supervised Practicum Required: 6-12 Months

Program overview
This professional license program is designed to prepare qualified individuals for independent counseling practice through advanced coursework, supervised practicum, and comprehensive case evaluation.

PLC 301 Advanced Counseling Techniques
This course focuses on advanced intervention strategies for complex individual and relational counseling cases.

PLC 302 Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling
This course covers assessment and intervention strategies for crisis situations, psychological trauma, and acute stress reactions.

PLC 303 Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling
This course addresses professional ethics, legal responsibilities, risk management, and standards of counseling practice.

PLC 304 Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
This course examines supervision models, self-reflective practice, and ongoing professional development in counseling.

PLC 305 Supervised Practicum in Counseling
Under qualified supervision, students conduct actual or simulated counseling sessions and complete 20-30 documented counseling cases.

PLC 306 Capstone Case Study and Professional Evaluation
This capstone course requires comprehensive case study documentation, professional presentation, and final competency evaluation.

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Emphasis in Art Therapy 15 Credits

COUN 610 Foundations of Art Therapy
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical foundations, historical development, and professional principles of art therapy within counseling settings. Students examine the role of visual art in emotional expression, self-awareness, and psychological healing across diverse populations. Ethical practice and professional identity are emphasized.

COUN 611 Art-Based Counseling Techniques
This course focuses on the application of art-based interventions in individual and group counseling. Students learn structured and unstructured art therapy techniques designed to support emotional regulation, trauma processing, and personal growth. Emphasis is placed on clinical implementation and therapeutic intention.

COUN 612 Psychology of Creativity and Expression
This course explores creativity from psychological and counseling perspectives. Students examine the relationship between artistic expression, cognitive processes, emotional development, and mental health. The course highlights how creative processes facilitate insight, resilience, and psychological integration.

COUN 613 Art Therapy for Trauma and Special Populations
This course examines art therapy approaches for individuals affected by trauma and for special populations, including children, adolescents, older adults, and marginalized groups. Students learn trauma-informed practices and how to adapt art interventions to developmental, cultural, and contextual needs.

COUN 614 Assessment and Ethics in Art Therapy
This course addresses assessment methods, clinical documentation, and ethical decision-making in art therapy practice. Students learn to interpret artwork within clinical contexts while maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical responsibility.

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Emphasis in Music Therapy 15 Credits

COUN 620 Foundations of Music Therapy
This course introduces the theoretical foundations, history, and professional applications of music therapy in counseling environments. Students explore how music influences emotional, cognitive, and behavioral processes and supports therapeutic change.

COUN 621 Music-Based Counseling Interventions
This course examines active and receptive music therapy techniques used in counseling practice. Students learn interventions such as improvisation, songwriting, music listening, and lyric analysis to promote emotional expression, self-regulation, and therapeutic engagement.

COUN 622 Psychology of Music and Emotion
This course explores the psychological mechanisms through which music affects emotion, memory, and identity. Students analyze how music supports emotional processing, mood regulation, and the development of therapeutic rapport within counseling relationships.

COUN 623 Music Therapy Across the Lifespan
This course focuses on the application of music therapy interventions across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Developmental considerations and culturally responsive practices are emphasized.

COUN 624 Assessment and Ethics in Music Therapy
This course addresses assessment tools, clinical documentation, and ethical standards in music therapy practice. Students examine ethical decision-making processes and professional responsibilities related to the therapeutic use of music in counseling contexts.

Master of Arts in Counseling
Emphasis in Art Therapy Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Art Therapy Emphasis, graduates will be able to

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations, history, and professional standards of art therapy within counseling practice

2. Apply art-based therapeutic techniques effectively in individual and group counseling settings to support emotional expression, self-awareness, and psychological well-being

3. Integrate psychological theories of creativity and expression into clinical decision-making and therapeutic intervention planning

4. Implement trauma-informed art therapy approaches that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive for diverse and special populations

5. Conduct basic assessment and clinical documentation in art therapy practice while adhering to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

6. Evaluate client artwork within appropriate clinical contexts without pathologizing artistic expression and while maintaining therapeutic intent

7. Demonstrate professional identity, ethical responsibility, and reflective practice consistent with standards of the counseling profession

Master of Arts in Counseling
Emphasis in Music Therapy Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Music Therapy Emphasis, graduates will be able to

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations, history, and professional applications of music therapy in counseling settings

2. Apply music-based therapeutic interventions, including active and receptive techniques, to facilitate emotional expression, self-regulation, and therapeutic engagement

3. Analyze the psychological mechanisms through which music influences emotion, cognition, memory, and identity in the counseling process

4. Design and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive music therapy interventions across the lifespan

5. Conduct basic assessment and maintain accurate clinical documentation related to music therapy interventions in counseling practice

6. Apply ethical standards and professional guidelines in the therapeutic use of music, including issues of consent, cultural sensitivity, and scope of practice

7. Demonstrate professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and collaborative skills within multidisciplinary counseling environments

Master of Counseling
Art Therapy Concentration Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will develop a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations, historical development, and professional standards of art therapy within counseling settings.

Graduates will be able to apply art-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group counseling contexts to effectively support emotional expression, self-awareness, psychological stability, and recovery.

Graduates will be able to integrate psychological theories of creativity and expression into counseling intervention planning and clinical decision-making.

Graduates will be able to design and implement trauma-informed art therapy interventions for children, adolescents, older adults, and special populations from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Graduates will be able to conduct basic assessments and clinical documentation in art therapy practice while adhering to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

Graduates will be able to interpret clients' artistic expressions within an appropriate clinical context without pathologizing the artwork, and utilize them in alignment with therapeutic goals.

Graduates will develop reflective and ethical professional practice grounded in a strong counselor identity and sense of responsibility.

Master of Counseling
Music Therapy Emphasis Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will acquire a systematic understanding of the theoretical foundations, history, and professional applications of music therapy within counseling environments.

Graduates will be able to utilize a range of music-based interventions, including improvisation, songwriting, music listening, and lyric analysis, to facilitate emotional expression and self-regulation.

Graduates will be able to analytically apply psychological mechanisms through which music influences emotion, cognition, memory, and identity within the counseling process.

Graduates will be able to design and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive music therapy interventions across the lifespan, from children to older adults.

Graduates will be able to conduct basic assessments and clinical documentation related to music therapy interventions.

Graduates will understand and apply ethical standards, informed consent procedures, and professional responsibilities related to the use of music in counseling settings.

Graduates will grow as counseling professionals with sound clinical judgment, ethical decision-making skills, and collaborative competencies within multidisciplinary environments.

Career Pathways After Graduation
Art Therapy and Music Therapy Emphasis

The following outlines potential career fields for graduates of the Art Therapy and Music Therapy concentrations, organized by actual job functions and practice settings.

Please note that professional titles and legal scopes of practice vary by country and jurisdiction. Available roles may differ depending on counseling licensure status and fulfillment of additional therapist certification requirements.

Art Therapy Concentration Career Opportunities

1. Hospitals and Medical-Related Settings
Graduates may work in psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, pain clinics, oncology centers, and hospice settings, providing emotional support programs. Responsibilities often include planning and facilitating group sessions to address anxiety, depression, treatment-related stress, and adjustment to chronic illness, while collaborating with medical staff to enhance treatment adherence and quality of life.

2. Community Mental Health Centers and Social Service Agencies
Graduates may implement art-based counseling programs in community mental health centers, family service agencies, and child welfare organizations. Art therapy is particularly effective for children and adolescents, trauma survivors, immigrants, and individuals who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.

3. Schools and Educational Institutions
Graduates may work in elementary and secondary schools, alternative schools, special education settings, and after-school programs, providing art therapy-based interventions to support emotional regulation, school adjustment, peer relationships, and academic stress management. Roles may also include collaboration with school counseling offices and support for parents.

4. Child and Adolescent Treatment and Developmental Support Centers
Graduates may provide therapeutic sessions in developmental support centers, child counseling clinics, and ADHD or autism spectrum support programs. Work commonly involves collaboration with play therapists, family counselors, and behavioral intervention specialists, as well as participation in case conferences.

5. Trauma and Crisis Intervention Settings
Graduates may work in domestic violence and sexual assault support agencies, disaster recovery centers, and refugee or immigrant service organizations. Trauma-informed art therapy interventions may include stabilization techniques, resource-building, and narrative work integrated with art-based activities.

6. Older Adult Services and Cognitive Support Settings
Graduates may facilitate programs in senior centers, long-term care facilities, memory clinics, and dementia support centers, focusing on cognitive stimulation, depression prevention, grief support, and life review. Art-based activities are widely utilized due to their combined cognitive and emotional benefits.

7. Correctional, Judicial, and Rehabilitation Settings
Graduates may facilitate group programs in juvenile detention facilities, probation-related programs, and addiction recovery centers, focusing on anger management, impulse control, self-esteem building, and interpersonal skill development.

8. Corporate Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Graduates may design and facilitate workshops addressing workplace stress, burnout prevention, and team resilience. These services are often delivered in collaboration with counseling centers or as short-term group programs integrated into Employee Assistance Programs.

Music Therapy Concentration Career Opportunities

1.Hospitals, Rehabilitation, and Neurological Treatment Settings
Graduates may support rehabilitation for individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and dementia through music-based interventions that assist motor, language, and cognitive functioning. Work often involves collaboration with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech- language pathologists.

2. Mental Health and Counseling Centers
Graduates may provide individual and group music therapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and addiction recovery. Music-based approaches such as improvisation, songwriting, and guided listening can enhance engagement and therapeutic rapport.

3. Schools and Youth Services
Graduates may work in school counseling offices, youth counseling centers, and youth shelters, facilitating music-based group programs that promote emotional stability, peer relationships, self-esteem, and self-expression, particularly for students who struggle with verbal communication.

4. Developmental Disabilities and Special Education Settings
Graduates may provide interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and language impairments, supporting attention, interaction, communication, and sensory regulation. Services are often delivered within interdisciplinary teams.

5. Older Adult, Dementia, and Hospice Care Settings
Graduates may facilitate reminiscence-based music programs, emotional support, anxiety reduction, and grief care in senior facilities, dementia centers, and hospice programs. Music's direct connection to memory and emotion makes it especially effective in dementia care.

6. Community Cultural Welfare and Public Programs
Graduates may design and implement music-based healing programs in community centers, cultural institutions, and public sector initiatives, addressing community mental health promotion, social isolation prevention, and family support.

7. Corporate Wellness and Facilitation
Graduates may apply music-based methods to workplace stress management, team-building, mindfulness-based sound programs, and leadership development workshops. These offerings are designed with therapeutic objectives rather than performance goals.

Additional Professional Role Options

1. Counseling and Therapy Program Coordinator
Graduates may design and manage expressive arts therapy programs within organizations, coordinating counselors, facilitators, and external resources. Responsibilities often include curriculum development, participant evaluation, reporting, and budget management.

2. Research and Education Roles
Graduates may work in university-affiliated research centers, program evaluation projects, effectiveness studies, and educational content development such as workbooks, manuals, and online courses.

3. Private Practice or Independent Centers
Where legally permitted, graduates may operate private counseling practices, child and adolescent centers, or wellness studios, or provide contract-based, on-site programs for organizations and institutions.

4. Common Professional Tracks in Practice Clinical Track
Focused on hospitals and mental health institutions, emphasizing clinical assessment, documentation, and case-based practice.

5. Education and Community Welfare Track
Focused on schools, community centers, and social service agencies, emphasizing group programs and prevention and wellness promotion models.

6. Corporate and Wellness Track
Focused on organizational workshops, Employee Assistance Program partnerships, and the development of leadership, stress management, and resilience-building programs.

7. Corporate Wellness and Facilitation
Graduates may apply music-based methods to workplace stress management, team-building, mindfulness-based sound programs, and leadership development workshops. These offerings are designed with therapeutic objectives rather than performance goals.

Admission and Transfer Credit Guidance
Master of Counseling Program

The following information outlines admission eligibility and advanced standing (transfer credit) policies for applicants pursuing the Master of Counseling program.

Applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree, followed by a Counseling Certificate Program, an Advanced Counseling Program, and a License Preparation Program, may apply for admission to the Master of Counseling (48-credit program) at Midwest University.

Eligible applicants may receive up to 24 credits of advanced standing, subject to academic review and approval.

As a result:
- Total degree requirement: 48 credits
- Maximum transferable credits: 24 credits
- Credits to be completed at Midwest University: 24 credits

This pathway allows qualified students to shorten time to degree completion while maintaining the full academic integrity and legal standing of a U.S. master's degree.

Degree Recognition and Academic Standing

The Master of Counseling degree awarded through this program is
- Issued in accordance with U.S. higher education standards
- Recognized by the U.S. government framework
- Academically accepted and internationally recognized

This is a formal graduate degree, not a certificate or internal credential, and it meets the academic requirements for further graduate study.

Eligibility for Doctoral Study

Graduates who earn the Master of Counseling degree are eligible to apply for
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Or related doctoral programs

This qualification supports progression into advanced research, clinical leadership, higher education, and professional practice roles.

Recommended Academic Pathway

Step 1 Completion of a bachelor's degree
Step 2 Completion of a Counseling Certificate Program
Step 3 Completion of an Advanced Counseling Program and License Preparation Program
Step 4 Admission to the Master of Counseling program (up to 24 credits recognized, 24 credits completed)
Step 5 Eligibility for admission to the Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Summary

This admission and credit recognition structure is designed to
- Respect prior professional training
- Reduce unnecessary duplication of coursework
- Provide a clear, internationally recognized academic pathway
- Support long-term academic and professional advancement

Tuition fee

Application fee	US $ 100
Administration fee	Per semester US $ 500
Certificate in Counseling and Psychology 12 Credits	Per credit: US $ 295 x 12=$3,540.00
Advanced Certificate in Applied Counseling 24 Credits	Per credit: US $ 395 x 24=$9,480.00
Advanced Certificate in Applied Counseling Specialization Tracks	Per credit: US $ 395 x 15=$5,925.00
Professional License in Counseling Practice. Minimum 15 Credits	Per credit: US $ 395 x 15=$5,925.00
M.A in Counseling / Psychology 48 Credits	Per credit: US $ 495 x 48 = $23,760.00 + fee
Ph.D. In Counseling / Psychology 60 Credits	Per credit: US $ 550 x 60 = $33,000.00 + fee

If a person who has completed more than 24 credits in the above process enrolls in a master's degree program, those 24 credits will be recognized, and they will only need to complete an additional 24 credits.

Budget Allocation Plan (Certificate Programs)

- Operating expenses
Administrative fees, classroom use, teaching fees 30 %.
- Reserve / Contingency Fund ------------------------ 20 %
- ICP Headquarters -------------------------------------- 30 %
- Academy Development Fund ----------------------- 10 %
Student recruitment included ------------------------ 10 %