Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
with Secondary School Guidance Counselor Certification
The combined M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology with Secondary School Counselor Certification prepares the graduate to work in the field of mental health as well as the school system. The secondary school counselor curriculum emphasizes counseling and consultative strategies for working with secondary school students.
Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 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 (42 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 607 | Treatment of Children and Adolescents |
| 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 655 | School Consultation and Curriculum Design |
| PSYC 672 | Seminar II in Counseling Psychology |
| PSYC 685 | Seminar I in School Counseling |
| PSYC 686 | Seminar II in School Counseling |
| 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 reserves the right to modify the school guidance programs as such modifications are mandated by PDE during a catalog period.