M.A. in Counseling Psychology 48 credits
This program is designed for individuals who wish to practice counseling interventions and consultation skills with children and adults in community settings. The program allows students to become generalists in the field. This program is appropriate for students entering graduate study with the intention to continue on to doctoral studies in psychology. This program does not lead to Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) eligibility in Massachusetts. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with all requirements and regulations if you are seeking licensure in MA or another state.
- This program can be completed in two academic years of full-time study.
- A minimum of 700 hours of field experience are required.
Program of Study
Required Core Courses
| GCOUN 6007 | Psychopathology* | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GCOUN 6102 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6015 | Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants | 3 |
| GCOUN 6026 | Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6027 | Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6029 | Vocational Development and Career Counseling | 3 |
| GCOUN 6030 | Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege and Oppression* | 3 |
| GCOUN 6101 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| GCOUN 6200 | Orientation to Professional Counseling and Psychology* | 2 |
| GCOUN 6201 | Issues and Standards in Professional Counseling* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6202 | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy* | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GCOUN 6300 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy I | 3 |
| | and | |
| GCOUN 6301 | Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy II* | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6205 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Adults | 3 |
| | OR | |
| GCOUN 6255 | Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents | 3 |
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| GCOUN 6211 | Professional Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| GCOUN 7100 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
Field Experience Courses
| GCOUN 7710 | Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
| GCOUN 7711 | Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** | 3 |
Electives (6 credits)