Secondary School Counselor Certification

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with Secondary School 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
Updated: March 2007
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

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 the Pennsylvania Department of Education during a catalog period.

For more information, contact: Jed Yalof, Psy.D., ABPP, ABSNP Graduate Psychology Department Chair (610) 647-4400 ext. 3503.

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