M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Admission and Degree Requirements
Applicants for admission are accepted on a rolling basis and, when the application is complete, it will be evaluated by a faculty Admissions Committee. The Committee seeks to admit students with the potential for successful performance at the graduate level and considers all material submitted.
The Counseling Psychology program can be completed on a full-or part-time basis, with classes taken during the summer, fall, or spring semesters. The program requires 60 credits for completion and offers two optional concentrations: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Child & Family Interventions. The curriculum is broken into four main segments which include:
Required Entry-level Courses (15 credits):
PSY 500- Abnormal Psychology
PSY 501- Psychology of Personality
PSY 502- Psychology of Development
PSY 504- Psychology Measurement
PSY 600- Counseling (Principles & Practices)
Required General Core Courses (15 credits):
PSY 604- Ethical Principles for Counselors
PSY 627- Issues in Professional Practice
PSY 630- Cultural Competencies in Counseling
PSY 650- Research Seminar
PSY 790- Professional Integrative Seminar
Required Advanced Courses (18 Credits):
PSY 705- Group Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSY 708- Cognitive Assessment & Psychotherapy
PSY 801- Counseling Practicum
PSY 802- Counseling Internship I
PSY 803- Counseling Internship II
Electives and Optional Concentrations:
Once you have satisfied these program requirements, you may select advanced elective courses in specific areas of concentration. These electives provide you with an opportunity to develop specialized skills in working with particular client groups and in using specific approaches to counseling. You may also use your electives towards gaining sophisticated and in-depth expertise in a particular concentration. Concentrations currently include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies and Child and Family Interventions. You can fulfill the requirements for both concentrations in the 60-credit program (that is, without taking additional courses). To fulfill the requirements for both concentrations, you must complete both PSY711 and PSY712.
Oral Examination:
The oral exam is required for all students in the Counseling Psychology program. The exam itself will be conducted in such a way as to maximize your opportunity to exhibit your ability to synthesize and integrate theory, practice, and research.