Counseling Psychology, M.S. - Course Requirements

48-credit option (LPC eligible)

This option allows students earn a Master’s Degree in Counseling after completing 48 credits of coursework. Student wishing to apply for licensure as an LPC may do so with this degree and an additional 12 credits of coursework. This degree allows students to apply to doctoral programs that require a Master’s Degree while maintaining the option of LPC licensure. Students will complete the following coursework.

*(Practicum and Internships may be in any of the existing MS concentrations: Mental Health, School Counseling, Art Therapy or Corrections Counseling)

CEXAM-MS Comprehensive Exam (not for credit but must be passed prior to degree completion)

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology 36-credit option (not LPC eligible)

This option allows students earn a Master’s Degree in Counseling after completing 36 credits of coursework. Students wishing to apply for licensure as an LPC may not do so with this degree. This degree allows students to apply to doctoral programs that require a Master’s Degree. Students will complete the following coursework.

*(Practica and Internships may be in any of the existing MS concentrations: Mental Health, School Counseling, Art Therapy or Corrections Counseling)

CEXAM- MS Comprehensive Exam (not for credit but must be passed prior to degree completion)

Other Program Requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Comprehensive Examination

All Masters in Counseling Psychology students are required to pass a comprehensive examination over the core competency areas prior to internship. In order to be eligible to sit for the comprehensive examination, students must have completed all the core courses, have an overall average of B or better, and be a student in good standing (i.e., not on probation or in remediation). Core courses include the following:

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology – 60 Credit Concentrations

For the most-up-to date information about program curriculum, please see a faculty advisor.

The Core Curriculum

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program offers a central core curriculum that is the basis for all concentrations. This core curriculum enables students to develop educational and counseling skills that can be applied in a variety of contexts. Because of its generic nature, this core curriculum provides an excellent preparation vehicle for those students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

Core Curriculum (27 Credits)

* All courses marked with an asterisk have to be completed prior to internship.

Concentration Area Requirements

Concentration area requirements enable students to develop an expertise in their area of interest. These requirements are in addition to the central core curriculum requirements.