Department of Psychology

Counseling track curriculum (2006-2008) 

Time Line

The Master's program may be completed within two and half academic years (four semester or four semesters plus two or three summer courses); however, students with job and/or family responsibilities may elect to complete the program at a slower personalized pace.  Courses are offered in the late afternoon, starting at 5:15 p.m. For most students, 6 units per semester will be considered a minimal number. It should be stressed that individual patterns should be planned very carefully, since many courses will not be offered every semester. A sample two and a half-year plan and three and a half-year plan are available for review. All students are required to take a counseling internship at the end of their program that is difficult to complete on a part-time basis. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (48 Credits)

• PSYC 500 Statistics
• PSYC 505 Research Methods
• PSYC 515 Psychology of Diversity
• PSYC 516 Human Growth & Development
• PSYC 525 Ethical and Professional Issues
• PSYC 550 Psychopathology
• PSYC 575 Biological Aspects of Behavior
• PSYC 611 Theories of Counseling
• PSYC 612 Techniques and Process in Counseling
• PSYC 619 Cognitive Assessment
• PSYC 623 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology
• PSYC 631 Career Counseling
• PSYC 634 Group Counseling
• PSYC 680 Counseling Practicum
• PSYC 681 Counseling Internship
• PSYC 691 Directed Study   OR
• PSYC 693 Thesis Research

A Comprehensive Examination (the CPCE) is required of all Counseling Graduate students.  The Counseling Track requires either a Directed Studies or a Master’s Thesis and an Oral Defense of the Directed study or Thesis.