Department of Psychology

Counseling track curriculum

Time Line

The Master's program may be completed within three academic years (six semesters); 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 three and a half-year plan is 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 (60 Credits) (Starting Fall 2011)

• 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 613 Counseling in Community Settings
• PSYC 614 Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling 
• PSYC 619 Cognitive Assessment
• PSYC 623 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology
• PSYC 630 Crisis Intervention 
• PSYC 631 Career Counseling
• PSYC 634 Group Counseling
• PSYC 680 Counseling Practicum
• PSYC 682 Group Supervision in Counseling Practicum 
• PSYC 681 Counseling Internship
• PSYC 683 Group Supervision in Counseling Internship

A Comprehensive Examination (the CPCE) is required of all Counseling Graduate students.