Master of Arts concentration in Counseling Psychology: Non-Licensure Track
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The degree requires successful completion of 10 courses. Completion of this degree does NOT lead to licensure as a Mental Health Counselor.
| Core Requirements (8) | |
|---|---|
| CPSY 901 | Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling |
| CPSY 911 | Orientation to Counseling Practice |
| CPSY 921 | Professional Issues in Counseling and Mental Health |
| CPSY 925 | Adult Psychopathology |
| CPSY 945 | Multicultural Counseling: Research, Theory & Practice |
| CPSY 964 | Advanced Principles of Learning and Development |
| CPSY 990 | Counseling Practicum I |
| CPSY 991 | Counseling Practicum II |
| Elective Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Two electives to be chosen from the following (2): | |
| CPSY 910 | Group Processes in Counseling |
| CPSY 919 | Problems of Substance Abuse |
| CPSY 943 | Family Counseling |
| CPSY 956 | Understanding Social Science Research |
| CPSY 962 | Theories and Methods of Psychological Testing |
Note: Course substitutions may only be made with approval from the Program Coordinator and Advisor.
Educational Goals and Learning Outcomes
The Department of Psychology and Philosophy adopted relevant educational goals and learning outcomes for the Master of Arts with a Concentration in Counseling program (MCO) from the Competency Benchmarks for Professional Psychology. The adopted benchmarks are congruent with recent curriculum and assessment changes made in accordance with Massachusetts licensure requirements.
Coordinator: Dr. Deborah McMakin, Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Robert Donohue, Psychology and Dr. T. Bridgett Galvin, Psychology
Notes:
- Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.
- Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.
