Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Program Requirements

This 60-credit curriculum, effective Fall 2010, requires the successful completion of the following courses:

  • Psychopathology (3)
  • Systems of Counseling & Psychotherapy (3)
  • Survey of Psychopharmacology (2)
  • Counseling Skills (2)
  • Personal Psychotherapy - 20 hours
  • Lifespan Human Development (3)
  • Gender & Sexuality (3)
  • Law & Ethics (2)
  • Cultural Diversity (2)
  • Substance Abuse & Dependency (3)
  • Domestic Violence & Abuse (2)
  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Interviewing for MFTs (3)
  • Group Therapy (2)
  • Principles & Techniques in Child Therapy (3)
  • Principles & Techniques in Adolescent Therapy (3)
  • Principles & Techniques in Couples Theraphy (3)
  • Principles & Techniques in Family Therapy (3)
  • Specialization - Theory (3)
  • Specialization - Technique (3)
  • Survey of Psychological Testing for MFTs(3)
  • Research Synthesis & Evaluation (3)
  • Counseling Practicum I (2)*
  • Counseling Practicum II (2)*
  • Counseling Practicum III (2)*
  • Experience Verification (0)
  • Personal Psychotherapy (20 hours) (0)

Students are also required to take a comprehensive exam that is offered once per semester (the comprehensive exam fee is $250). .

*Recommended Readings for Practicum Counseling Psychology Students

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