48-60 credits
An entry-level degree designed for students interested in 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 clinical mental health counseling settings or in rehabilitation counseling settings. It is also designed as a predoctoral study program in counseling psychology.
Degree Requirements
MA candidates must pass an ethics test, and receive a grade of B or better in pre-practicum, practicum, and internship while completing the program Candidates sit for a written content examination after completing at least 30 credits of course work; this examination must be passed prior to graduation.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, 60 credits
Counseling Psychology
| CPSY 605 | Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 606 | Pre-Practicum Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 607 | Appraisal Methods in Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 610 | Career Theories and Realities | 3 |
| CPSY 621 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 636 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| CPSY 637 | Introduction to Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| CPSY 644 | Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 646 | Advanced Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 653 | Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 678 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling the Culturally Diverse | 3 |
| CPSY 688 | Process and Techniques of Group Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 695 | Field Internship in Counseling | 3 TO 6 |
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Electives
| | Approved courses in psychology or related area | 12 |
Highly recommended elective courses
| CPSY 609 | Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 |
| CPSY 624 | Program Development and Evaluation in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
Rehabilitation Concentration, 48 credits
| CPSY 603 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 606 | Pre-Practicum Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| CPSY 607 | Appraisal Methods in Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 608 | Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CPSY 610 | Career Theories and Realities | 3 |
| CPSY 621 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 635 | Medical Aspects of Disability in Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 636 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| CPSY 644 | Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 653 | Research Methods in Counseling and Social Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 678 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling the Culturally Diverse | 3 |
| CPSY 688 | Process and Techniques of Group Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 689 | Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 695 | Field Internship in Counseling | 3 TO 6 |
| EDPS 603 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 48 |