48-60 credits
An entry-level degree designed for students interested in starting careers in the helping professions. Designed to give students the beginnings of a professional identity as counselors so that they can work in a variety of community settings (clinical mental health counseling concentration), in public schools (school concentration), or in rehabilitation. It is also designed as a predoctoral study program in counseling psychology.
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of 15-semester or 24-quarter credits of undergraduate psychology courses with 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Application to the department as well as to the Graduate School.
Degree Requirements
MA candidates must pass a written content examination after completing at least 30 credits of course work, pass an ethics test, and receive a grade of B or better in pre-practicum, practicum, and internships. THES 698 (6) or RES 697 (3) may substitute for CPSY 653.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, 60 credits
Counseling Psychology
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Electives
| Approved courses in psychology or related area | 12 |
Highly recommended elective courses
| CPSY 609 | Counseling Ethics Prof Issues | 3 |
| CPSY 624 | Program Development | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 60 |
Rehabilitation Concentration, 48 credits