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. Students should consult with their state licensing board to determine appropriate electives. Electives may be chosen from the following:

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.