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Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
with School Psychology Certification

The combined M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology with School Psychology Certification prepares the graduate to work in the field of mental health as well as in the school system. The school psychology curriculum emphasizes assessment and the development and application of counseling and consultative skills in the school setting. Course scheduling is done with advisement.

Requirements

Course Name	Course Number
Prerequisites
GEN 517
PSYC 517
Core Requirements (9 credits)
GEN 501	Human Development
GEN 502	Methods of Research
GEN 503	Interpersonal Relations
GEN 600	Comprehensive Examination
Concentration Requirements (51 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 607	Treatment of Children and Adolescents
PSYC 610	Children with Exceptional Needs
PSYC 617	Ethical & Professional Issues
PSYC 635	Neuropsychology and Learning with Children and Adolescents
PSYC 640	Diversity Counseling
PSYC 655	School Consultation and Curriculum Design
PSYC 663	Psychometrics
PSYC 664	Assessment I: Cognitive
PSYC 666	Assessment III: Psychoeducational Lab
PSYC 671	Seminar I in Counseling Psychology
PSYC 672	Seminar II in Counseling Psychology
PSYC 680	Seminar I in School Psychology
PSYC 681	Seminar II in School Psychology
EDL 625	School Law and the Legal Process
Updated: March 2007

Post graduate study is an option for students who wish to pursue additional requirements for mental health counselor licensure in Pennsylvania. Students must initiate a formal request in writing and be approved by the department for additional study. Immaculata is committed to following standards for school psychology training mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and reserves the right to make changes in the school psychology program should such change be mandated by PDE during a catalog period.