Dean: Dr. Wayne Lesko

For more information, please see the School of Education and Human Services Web site.

EDUCATION
Teacher Licensure Pass Rates
Graduate Programs Leading to Initial Licensure
Admission Requirements
Program Completion Requirements
Academic Progression Requirements
The Student-Teaching Experience
Graduate Requirements for Student Teaching
Legal Limitations of Practice
Elementary Education, PK-6 (M.Ed.)
Secondary Education, 6-12 (M.Ed.)
English as a Second Language, K-12 (M.Ed.)
Learning Disabilities, K-12 (M.Ed.)
Catholic School Leadership (M.Ed.)
Professional Studies (M.Ed.)
Program Options

PSYCHOLOGY
Counseling Program
Forensic Psychology Program
Combined Forensic Psychology and Counseling Program
Pastoral Counseling Programs
School Counseling Program
Admission Requirements
Additional Requirements
Legal Limitations of Practice
Student Progress
Counseling Requirements
School Counseling Requirements
Forensic Psychology Requirements
Title II, Higher Education Act Reporting Requirements

EDUCATION (M.Ed.)
The mission of the Department of Education is to provide effective and affective educational leaders for global learning communities.
Our candidates, both undergraduate and graduate, are prepared to be:

• critical thinkers with knowledge of their field who recognize and accommodate the uniqueness of each child in a diverse student population;
• effective practitioners who can manage learning that includes specific content knowledge; and
• caring professionals who have consideration for the whole child and the whole school environment. They are prepared to act as resources for the children, the families, and other professionals in their school and communities.

All Marymount University teacher education programs are approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Virginia State Department of Education. Program requirements are subject to revision based on changes in the Commonwealth of Virginia licensure requirements. More than 30 other states share reciprocity with Virginia.

Teacher Licensure Pass Rates
In October 1998, the U.S. Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education Act (HEA). As amended, Title II of the HEA addressed the issue of the quality of teacher preparation by including new accountability measures including reporting requirements for institutions and states on teacher preparation and licensing. As required by the Act, the results of those who completed the Marymount University Education program during the 2001-2002 academic year (graduated in December 2001, spring 2002, and summer 2002) are listed at the bottom of this page.

Graduate Programs Leading to Initial Licensure
Elementary Education (PK-6)
Secondary Education (6-12)
English as a Second Language (K-12)*
Learning Disabilities (K-12)
School Counseling (elementary, middle, or secondary)
*Note: The ESL program is offered in cooperation with the School of Arts and Sciences.

Admission Requirements
Formal application for admission to the teacher education programs is required.
In addition to the Universitywide graduate admission requirements, applicants to the M.Ed. program must submit the following items to be considered for acceptance:

• a bachelor’s degree and minimum 2.5 GPA;
• acceptable Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. The MAT is offered by the Marymount Center for Counseling and Career Services, which provides information on the test and dates. See Graduate Admission criteria (page 16) for additional information; and
• Virginia passing scores for the Praxis I exam.
  Praxis I Passing Score*
  Mathematics 178
  Reading 178
  Writing 176
  *or a composite score of 532

Praxis I scores are not required for acceptance to the Catholic School Leadership or Professional Studies programs.
Note: All scores should reflect testing within the last five years or be subject to review by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who have previously completed admissions requirements and a master’s degree from an accredited institution need not take the required MAT or GRE admissions exams.
M.Ed. applicants are required to interview with a faculty advisor in Education to determine adequacy of undergraduate general education for licensure requirements.

Program Completion Requirements
The Education programs require completion of all methods coursework, presentation of a professional portfolio, a successful student-teaching experience, and passing scores on the Praxis I and appropriate Praxis II specialty area tests.
The University does not accept credit on standardized tests such as the CLEP toward coursework required for any graduate Education program.
Upon completion of all licensure requirements, students submit an Application for Initial Virginia Licensure to the School of Education and Human Services and are recommended by the faculty to the Commonwealth of Virginia for endorsement.
Note: Once admitted to a master’s program, a maximum of five years is allowed for completion.

Academic Progression Requirements
Education students must achieve satisfactory progress each semester. Failure to meet requirements for progression to any course or portion of the program will result in review by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee and may result in dismissal from the program.

The Student-Teaching Experience
Student teaching is the culmination of the Marymount teacher-education program and reflects the degree to which a student will be effective as a classroom teacher. Students register for student teaching through Marymount University irrespective of the geographic location of the placement site.
Student teachers are supervised by a faculty member in the School of Education and Human Services and by an on-site cooperating teacher. The student-teaching experience requires full-time commitment during the student-teaching semester. Students should consult the Marymount University Student-Teaching Handbook for full information on student teaching.
Placement is available in public schools in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince Williams counties; Alexandria, Falls Church, and the District of Columbia; the Diocese of Arlington; the Archdiocese of Washington; and in other accredited private schools. Placement is made in conjunction with the local school districts and no particular placement can be guaranteed. Transportation to and from the cooperating school is the responsibility of the student. If student teaching out of the local area is necessary, the student must meet the written requirements available from the coordinator of Clinical Experiences.
Placement for student teaching is dependent upon the School’s and faculty’s judgement regarding the student’s performance in both coursework and field placement.

Graduate Requirements for Student Teaching

• Admission into the graduate program;
• Submission of a student-teaching application packet–applications must be received by the Office of Clinical Experiences by September 1 for spring student teaching and by January 15 for fall student teaching. Information and instructions are available in the School of Education and Human Services’ Office and can be found on the Department of Education Web page;
• Completion of all stipulated methods coursework;
• Submission of passing scores on Praxis I exam;
• Submission of passing scores on Praxis II exam Specialty Area Test for secondary endorsement area and Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for PK-6;
• Approval of the Graduate Teacher Education Committee;
• Submission of a $35 processing fee; and
• Enrollment in ED 570A, ED 570B,
  ED 570D, or ED 530.

Legal Limitations of Practice
The practice of teaching is regulated by state laws. Questions concerning licensure in a specific state should be directed to that state’s Board of Education. Students may be required to submit a national criminal background check before being placed as a student-teacher. The cost of the investigation (approximately $50) may be borne by the student.
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, PK-6 (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for those who:

• have liberal arts undergraduate or graduate degrees;
• earned education degrees more than five years ago and/or seek additional endorsements; or
• seek a career change.

Core Requirements for Licensure
Thirty-nine (39) credits are required as follows:
(ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.)
ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 504 Child Development and Exceptionalities (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 555 Reading/Language Arts (PK-3) (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 556 Reading/Language Arts (4-6) (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 557 Social Studies/Literature (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 548 Math/Science/Technology (PK-3) (3)
ED 549 Math/Science/Technology (4-6) (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 535 Assessing and Guiding Students in Elementary Settings (3)
ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)
ED 550 Research Methods (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 570A Student Teaching (6), (14 weeks)
Students receive a master’s degree in Education and PK-6 licensure at the conclusion of this program.

PK-6 as an add-on endorsement
LD and ESL students who seek the add-on endorsement in PK-6 must complete all PK-6 general studies requirements for licensure. Students must complete the following professional studies courses:
For LD–ED 548, ED 549, ED 555, and ED 557
For ESL–ED 548, ED 549, and ED 557.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION, 6-12 (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for persons who already have a B.A. or B.S. in any of the following content areas:
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth and Space Science
English
General Science
Mathematics
Physics
Social Studies

Core Requirements for Licensure
Twenty-seven (27) credits are required:
(ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.)
ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 537 Reading Across the Curriculum: Secondary (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 538 Secondary Teaching Methods (3),
field experience (20 hours)
ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)
ED 570B Student Teaching: Secondary (6),
(14 weeks)
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities (3), field experience (10 hours)
PS 516 Adolescent Psychology (3)
Additional Requirements for M.Ed.
Twelve (12) credits as follows:
ED 526 Cross-cultural/International Curricula (3), field experience (10 hours), or ED 565 Cross-cultural Education and the Language Arts (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 550 Research Methods (3), field experience (10 hours)
Electives (6)
A total of 39 credits is required for completion of the M.Ed. in Secondary Education program. Students must complete at least three credit hours of specialty-area coursework within five years prior to student teaching.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, K-12 (M.Ed.)
The ESL program is designed for those wishing to teach students in grades K-12 who are learning English as a second language. Coursework includes required applied linguistics and grammar courses taught by faculty in the School of Education and Human Services as well as the School of Arts and Sciences. Six credits of a modern foreign language are required for licensure in addition to the graduate program requirements. The Marymount University program is designed to meet initial licensure requirements in Virginia for teaching ESL in grades K-12.

Core Requirements for Licensure
Thirty-three (33) credits are required as follows:
(ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.)
ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 522 Reading, Language Development, and Remedial Strategies (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 543 Fundamentals of Language Arts (3),
or EN 550 General Linguistics
ED 553 Teaching English as a Second Language (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 563 ESL/ESP: Curricula, Materials,
and Tests (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 565 Cross-cultural Education and the Language Arts (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 570D Internship: ESL (6), (14 weeks)
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)
Additional Requirements for M.Ed.

Six additional credits are required, three of which must be in applied linguistics:
ED 561 Teaching Language Pragmatics (3)
EN 552 Applied Phonology (3)
EN 554 Applied Grammar: Syntactic Structures (3)
EN 558 History of the English Language (3)
Education elective (3)
Six credits of a modern foreign language are required for licensure in addition to the 39 graduate credits needed for degree completion.
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LEARNING DISABILITIES, K-12 (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for those who wish to teach children with learning disabilities in grades K-12. Legislation and litigation at federal and state levels continue to bring the rights of individuals with disabilities into national focus. By law, children and youth with disabilities must be provided with an appropriate educational program designed to realize their developmental potential. The need for public services to support the growth of the student with learning disabilities begins in early childhood and continues through high school.
The Marymount University program is designed to meet initial licensure requirements in Virginia for teaching those with learning disabilities in grades K-12. Field experience and 14 weeks of student teaching are required.

Core Requirements for Licensure
Thirty-nine (39) credits are required as follows:
(ED 502 and ED 503 are required as the first courses in this program since they provide the foundation for all other courses.)
ED 502 Foundations of Education (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 505 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 512 Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 519 Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education (3)
ED 522 Reading, Language Development, and Remedial Strategies (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 530 Student Teaching of the LD (14 weeks)
ED 545 Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom (3)
PS 511 Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming (3)
One of the following:
ED 538 Secondary Teaching Methods (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 548 Math/Science/Technology (PK-3) (3)
ED 549 Math/Science/Technology (4-6) (3), field experience (20 hours)

and one of the following:
ED 537 Reading Across the Curriculum (3), field experience (10 hours)
ED 555 Reading/Language Arts (PK-3) (3), field experience (20 hours)
ED 556 Reading/Language Arts (4-6) (3), field experience (20 hours)
nonlicensure programs
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CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP (M.Ed.)
This graduate program is designed to provide aspiring Catholic school administrators with the Catholic values and perspectives essential to fostering Catholic unity and identity within a school community. In addition to developing competencies in educational leadership, the program focuses on the Church’s history, teaching, and moral perspectives while encouraging participants’ own faith and spiritual growth. A unique feature of the program is that most of the courses are offered online. Completion of the 36-credit program leads to a Master of Education degree. A graduate certificate option is available for candidates with previous graduate coursework. For further information, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (703) 284-5901.

Core Requirements for M.Ed.
Thirty-six (36) credits are required as follows:
ED 582 Building a Faith Community (3)
ED 581 History and Mission of American Catholic Schools (3)
ED 583 Administration of Catholic Schools (3)
ED 584 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction for Educational Leadership (3)
ED 586 Issues in Catholic Education (3)
ED 587 School Law (3)
ED 588 Catholic Educational Leadership and Supervision (3)
ED 589 Fostering Moral and Ethical Development (3)
ED 591 Catholic School Finance and Development (3)
ED 592 Administrative Issues in Special Education (3)
ED 593 Project, Thesis, or Internship (6)
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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (M.Ed.)
This program is designed for those students who are not seeking a Virginia teaching license. Along with completing a core of professional courses intended to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions basic to the field of education, students will complete an emphasis area and professional project designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of the student. Students in this program may be practicing teachers, education professionals who are not working in a classroom setting, or students who intend to teach in international or private schools.

Core Requirements for M.Ed.
Thirty-six (36) credits are required for program completion.
A total of 12-18 credit hours will be chosen from:
ED 502 Foundations of Education*(3)
ED 503 Curriculum: Theory and Practice or
ED 584 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction (3)
ED 504 Child Development and Exceptionalities*(3)
ED 526 Cross-cultural/International Curriculum or ED 565 Cross-Cultural Education and Language Arts (3)
ED 550 Research Methods (3)
ED 554 Computers and Technology in the Classroom or ED 574 Advanced Educational Technology (3)
* Students with undergraduate education equivalent may waive content of ED 502 and ED 504 and replace with additional project hours.
In addition, the following must be completed: ED 540 Project (3-9)
One of three professional emphasis areas must also be selected and 15 credits chosen from the following:

Teaching and Learning
ED 537 Reading Across the Curriculum (3)
ED 538 Secondary Teaching Methods (3)
ED 535 Guiding and Assessing Students in Elementary Settings (3)
ED 555 Reading and Language Arts, PK-3 (3)
ED 556 Reading and Language Arts, 4-6 (3)
ED 548 Science, Math, Technology, PK-3 (3)
ED 549 Science, Math, Technology, 4-6 (3)
ED 557 Social Studies and Literature (3)
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities (3)

Exceptional Populations
ED 505 Characteristics of the LD (3)
ED 512 Strategies for Teaching the LD (3)
ED 519 Current Research, Trends, and Legal Issues in Special Education (3)
ED 522 Reading, Language Development and Remedial Strategies (3)
ED 545 Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Learning Disabilities (3)
PS 516 Adolescent Psychology (3)
PS 511 Psychoeducational Assessment and Instructional Programming (3)
Other courses may be selected with the consent of an advisor.

ESOL and International
EN 550 General Linguistics or ED 543 Fundamentals of Language Arts (3)
ED 522 Reading, Language Development and Remedial Strategies (3)
ED 553 Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
ED 561 Teaching Language Pragmatics (3)
ED 563 ESL/ESP: Curricula, Materials and Tests (3)
EN 552 Applied Phonology (3)
EN 554 Applied Grammar: Syntactic Structures (3)
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PROGRAM OPTIONS
Professional Development Academy (PDA)
The PDA is a collaborative PK-6 licensure program offered in conjunction with Fairfax County Public Schools. It is available to selected M.Ed. candidates. Interns spend a full school year at either Sunrise Valley Elementary School or Aldrin Elementary School. All field and clinical experiences, as well as student teaching, are supervised and take place at the schools. Required University classes meet on- site after regular school hours.

Professional Development School (PDS)
The PDS is a collaborative program offered in conjunction with Arlington Public Schools (APS). It is available to selected teacher candidates on both the elementary and secondary levels. Students in the elementary PDS program spend a full APS school year at Jamestown and Ashlawn Elementary Schools. Secondary teacher candidates spend a full semester in a cohort at Washington-Lee High School. All field and clinical experiences, as well as student teaching, are supervised and take place at the schools. Required University classes meet on-site after regular school hours.

International Student Teaching
Marymount University teacher candidates may apply to our International Student Teaching program. Candidates have the opportunity to student teach in a variety of English-speaking schools, including Marymount International Schools in Paris, London, and Rome. Qualified on-site and University supervisors observe and evaluate the candidates. Seven weeks of student teaching in Washington area schools is required prior to student teaching in an international setting. Tuition for the international experience remains the same. Candidates are responsible for transportation and housing expenses.

Add-on endorsements
Additional endorsement in PK-6 is available to students in the ESL and LD programs
Undergraduate PK-3 students may earn an additional endorsement in 4-6 by completing ED 549 and ED 556.
Additional endorsement in Emotional Disturbance is available to students in the LD program. Students who seek this add-on endorsement must complete ED 512A and
PS 515.
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PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology Department offers the Master of Arts in four areas: Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, School Counseling, and Forensic Psychology. The Counseling and School Counseling degrees are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

• The Counseling Program provides training and skills in counseling theory, practice, and research to prepare graduates for work in applied settings where training at the master’s level is appropriate. The program also provides a sound foundation for working toward licensure as well as for doctoral-level study. A focus on training in techniques applicable to specific populations provides experiences that are transferable to the contemporary workplace.
• The Forensic Psychology Program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective, high quality services in a variety of forensic settings. These include probation and parole, victim assistance, law enforcement, evaluation, and testimony in civil and criminal matters. To accomplish this goal, the program balances traditional psychological knowledge and skills with a specialized understanding of the criminal justice and legal systems.
• The combined Forensic Psychology and Counseling Program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to provide ethical and effective evaluation and therapeutic counseling services in a variety of forensic settings, including probation and parole, victim assistance, policing, law enforcement and investigation, expert evaluation, and civil/criminal testimony. To accomplish this goal, the dual program provides a balance between traditional psychological knowledge and skills and specialized understanding and experience within the civil and criminal justice systems. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) examination and to begin supervised experience necessary for licensure as a licensed professional counselor. Students must meet the admissions criteria for both the Forensic Psychology and Counseling programs. Dual program students will complete 75 credits and will be awarded two Master of Arts degrees. They must complete all required courses for both programs, plus electives that can be taken from either program.
• The Pastoral Counseling Programs are designed to train competent clinicians who will provide counseling services to individuals and groups from a faith-based and spiritual perspective in a religious/spiritual setting. Two degree programs are offered: the M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, a 60-credit program leading to licensure as a licensed professional counselor; and the M.A. in Pastoral and Spiritual Care, a 48-credit, nonlicensure track. An 18-credit post-master’s Certificate of Advanced Study in Pastoral Counseling is also available.
• The School Counseling Program provides the education and training necessary to work as a school counselor in elementary-, middle-, and secondary-school settings.

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Admission Requirements
Minimum requirements for admission include the following:

• a bachelor’s degree and acceptable GPA;
• official transcripts of all postsecondary education;
• acceptable scores on the GRE;
• two letters of recommendation which speak directly to the applicant’s academic and interpersonal skills; and
• a personal statement describing the applicant’s background and motivation for entering the field of study for which he/she is applying.
  See graduate program handbooks for detailed information.

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Additional requirements for Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, and School Counseling applicants: After the initial review of an applicant’s preliminary materials, he or she may be invited to participate in a two-hour interview process designed to assess interpersonal skills. The process includes group and individual interviews, and an orientation to the program. Interviews for the 2003-04 academic year will be held in April, July, and November 2003.
Following the interview process, the Psychology Graduate Admissions Committee will review the entire application and render a final decision based on an assessment of both academic and interpersonal appropriateness for the program and the counseling profession. Applicants will be notified of their status by the Office of Admissions and are asked not to contact the Psychology Department directly.
An undergraduate major in Psychology is preferred, however candidates from other fields will be considered. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate background in Psychology are required to complete PS 500P Introduction to Psychological Services during the first semester of matriculation. This course is in addition to the credits required for graduation for such students. Students admitted to other Marymount graduate programs must meet the Counseling programs admissions requirements before they transfer into the program. Nondegree students may not register for the following courses: PS 522, 523, 560, 561, 597, 599.
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Legal Limitations of Practice
The practice of counseling is regulated by state laws. Questions concerning licensure in a specific state should be directed to that state’s Board of Professional Counselors. Before being placed in a practicum or internship site, agencies may require a national criminal background check of the student. The cost of the investigation (approximately $50) may be borne by the student.
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Student Progress
The Psychology faculty will review the academic progress and professional development of students in all graduate programs. Students must demonstrate appropriate academic and interpersonal skills in order to progress to practicum and internship placement. Details of the review process and procedures are found in the graduate program handbooks.
Internships
In order to be admitted to an internship, students must have completed the internship application process which includes a review of student progress, completion of appropriate paperwork, submission of the $50 required application fee, documention of student professional liability insurance, and permission of the faculty.
Research requirement: All students will be required to log a minimum of 20 hours of research assistance under the guidance of one or more members of the Psychology faculty. See the student handbook for details.
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Counseling (M.A.)
A total of 48 graduate credits is required for graduation.

Core Requirements
PS 500 Research and Evaluation
PS 501 Bases of Psychopathology
PS 502 Foundations of Community Counseling
PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PS 510 Survey of Testing and Assessment
PS 517 Neuropsychological Issues, Treatments, and Assessments
PS 520 Theories of Counseling
PS 522 Counseling for Individuals
PS 523 Group Counseling Techniques
PS 530 Career Development Counseling
PS 536 Advanced Counseling: Theories and Techniques
PS 551 Psychology of Cultural Differences
PS 597 Practicum
PS 599 Internship (6 credits)
Note: PS 501, 502, 520, and 522 are all prerequisites to PS 597, and PS 523 is a corequisite. PS 597 and 24 hours of the program must be completed prior to internship placement.

Students also choose one elective from either the clinical skills or general electives, depending on student goals and interests:

Clinical Skills Electives
PS 508 Crisis Intervention
PS 509 Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention
PS 513 Assessment of Personality and Social Functioning
PS 515 Techniques for Behavioral Diagnosis and Intervention
PS 524 Family Dynamics and Counseling Techniques
PS 534 Counseling Children and Adolescents

General Electives
MGT 504 Management of Organizational Behavior
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities
PS 525 Employee Assistance Programs
PS 529 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence
PS 531 Art Therapy
PS 598 Project
With prior approval of faculty, credit for other elective courses can be applied toward the student’s degree.
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School Counseling (M.A.)
All students in the School Counseling program must take the following courses to complete the 51-credit-hour graduate program and receive endorsement in Virginia as a school counselor.

Core Requirements
PS 500 Research and Evaluation
PS 503 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PS 505 Advanced Study of Individuals with Exceptionalities
PS 510 Survey of Testing and Assessment
PS 520 Theories of Counseling
PS 522 Counseling for Individuals (School Counseling section)
PS 523 Group Counseling Techniques (School Counseling section)
PS 524 Family Dynamics and Counseling
PS 529 Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence
PS 530 Career Development Counseling (School Counseling section)
PS 534 Counseling Children and Adolescents
PS 551 Psychology of Cultural Differences
PS 560 Principles and Philosophies of School Counseling, field experience (20 hours)
PS 561 Practices of School Counseling
PS 597 School Counseling Practicum, field experience (100 hours)
PS 599S Internship (6 credits), (600 hours)
Note: PS 503 is highly recommended, but not required, as a prerequisite for PS 529. PS 560 is a prerequisite for PS 561 and PS 597 and is offered in the fall semester only. PS 561 is offered in the spring semester only and should be taken following PS 560. PS 561 must be taken concurrently with PS 597. PS 522 is a prerequisite for PS 561. PS 529 is a prerequisite for PS 534. PS 522, 523, 560, 561, and 597 are prerequisites for PS 599S Internship in School Counseling. School Counseling courses may be offered in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Field experience, practicum, and internship hours must be completed when school is in regular session (September–June, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.).
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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (M.A.)
Thirty-nine (39) graduate credits are required for graduation.

Core Requirements
PS 500 Research and Evaluation
PS 501 Bases of Psychopathology (may be waived if Abnormal Psychology was taken as an undergraduate or graduate student. An elective may be substituted.)
PS 507 Applied Social Psychology
PS 517 Neuropsychological Issues, Treatments, and Assessments
PS 580 Foundations of Forensic Psychology
PS 581 Psychology and the Law
PS 582 Advanced Issues
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Title II, Higher Education Act Reporting Requirements
In October 1998, the U.S. Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education Act (HEA). As amended, Title II of the HEA addressed the issue of the quality of teacher preparation by including new accountability measures including reporting requirements for institutions and states on teacher preparation and licensing. As required by the Act, the results of those who completed the Marymount University Education program during the 2001-2002 academic year (graduated in December 2001, spring 2002, and summer 2002) are as follows:
:

Scores of assessments with fewer than ten individuals are not reported as required by Title II reporting requirements.
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