Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
The M.A. program in Counseling Psychology prepares students to function as counselors in the mental health field. Students are trained to counsel clients and are instructed in areas relevant to the professional discipline of counseling psychology.
Students may pursue the M.A. in Counseling Psychology with or without pursuing a certification track. Students who already hold a master's degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field may pursue a certification track by taking certification courses in a program of study.
Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | |
| GEN 517 | |
| PSYC 517 | |
| Core Requirements (9 credits) | |
| GEN 501 | Human Development -or- |
| GEN 505 | Adult Human Development |
| GEN 502 | Methods of Research (required) |
| GEN 503 | Interpersonal Relations (required) |
| GEN 600 | Comprehensive Examination (required) |
| Concentration Requirements(39 credits) | |
| PSYC 599 | Comprehensive Examination in Psychology |
| PSYC 600 | Counseling Theories and Techniques I |
| PSYC 601 | Counseling Theories and Techniques II |
| PSYC 604 | Group Process |
| PSYC 606 | Family Counseling |
| PSYC 608 | Psychopathology |
| PSYC 609 | Career and Vocational Counseling |
| PSYC 614 | Substance Abuse Education and Counseling |
| PSYC 617 | Ethical and Professional Issues |
| PSYC 640 | Diversity Counseling |
| PSYC 641 | Assessment for Counselors |
| PSYC 671 | Seminar I in Counseling Psychology |
| PSYC 672 | Seminar II in Counseling Psychology |
| PSYC 673 | Seminar III in Counseling Psychology |
| Updated: March 2007 | |