Bridge Program

Program of Study

To successfully complete the program, students must take the following courses:

1. COUN 8920 - DSM and Treatment Planning (3 Credit Hours)
   • Prerequisite: Must be taken before COUN 8250 and COUN 8260
   • Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer (Online)
2. COUN 8400 - Advanced Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
   • Prerequisite: Must be taken before COUN 8250 and COUN 8260
   • Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer (In Person/Remote - Synchronous once a week)
3. COUN 8800 - CMHC Course or Elective to meet licensure requirements (3 Credit Hours)
   • Co-requisite: Can be taken before or concurrently with COUN 8250 and COUN 8260
   • Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer (Online)
4. COUN 8516 - Treatment Issues in Substance Abuse (3 Credit Hours)
   • Co-requisite: Can be taken before or concurrently with COUN 8250 and COUN 8260
   • Offered: Every Semester (Online Remote-Synchronous once a month)
5. COUN 8250 - Counseling Internship (3 Credit Hours)
   • Prerequisite: Must be taken before COUN 8260
   • Requirements: ~150 Direct; 200 Indirect hours
   • Offered: Every Semester (Remote Class, Synchronous once a week)
6. COUN 8260 - Advanced Internship (3 Credit Hours)
   • Requirements: ~150 Direct; 200 Indirect hours
   • Offered: Every Semester (Remote Class, Synchronous once a week)

*Note: Students must coordinate with the Counseling Department’s Clinical Training Director and attend any required orientation before enrolling in COUN 8250. The hours of clinical practice in COUN 8250 and COUN 8260 must total 300 direct and 400 indirect hours and must be completed under the supervision of an approved licensed clinical provider.

Licensure Requirements

To be eligible for provisional licensure, students must meet the following criteria:

• Graduate degree in a behavioral health field
• Completion of 60 graduate credit hours
• Completion of courses in the required areas
• 700-hour internship under supervision of an LMHP/LIMHP (300 Direct hours)
• Fulfillment of clinical work requirements by the end of COUN 8260

Provisional licensure is determined by the State of Nebraska, not by the department, and meeting the above requirements does not guarantee licensure. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they meet all state requirements.

How to Apply

To be considered for the UNO Counseling Bridge Program, applicants must:

1. Apply as an unclassified student at UNO:
   • Visit UNO Admissions
   • Select "Graduate Student"
   • Create an account
   • Select "Unclassified" for the program
   • Provide your SSN to create an NUID number (important for former UNO students to avoid duplicate NUIDs)
   • Pay the application fee
   • Submit a personal statement, undergraduate transcript, and two references (email addresses needed)
2. Interview Process:
   • After applying, you will be invited to attend an interview to learn more about the program and for the department to assess your fit.
   • Your transcripts will be reviewed to ensure the program is appropriate for you.
3. Post-Application:
   • After the interview and transcript review, the graduate school and the Counseling department will communicate with you regarding the admission decision and next steps
   • Accepted students will work with an advisor to develop a plan of study and will be provided more information on the available classes.

For questions about applying, contact the graduate office at gradschool@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2341. Additional information on the program can be found on the UNO Counseling Department's webpage.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your professional journey! For further details, contact Dr. Christine Chasek at christinechasek@unomaha.edu or Instructor Becca Moore at rebeccamoore@unomaha.edu.

Bridge Program Worksheet

Bridge Program of Study