Degree Requirements: Counseling Psychology Program
- These requirements apply to students entering this program in fall 2024 and thereafter. Students who enrolled earlier should consult the catalog in effect at the time they enrolled.
- Read the course descriptions.
- Sample syllabi can be found by clicking on the course numbers below.
- Our program manual also provides more information on:
- Formal student evaluation policies outlined in our Standards and Expectations for Graduate Counseling Students
- Practicum and Internship Manual
- Sample Program of Study
The Counseling Psychology Program offers two options:
- OPTION 1: 48-credit General Counseling Psychology Track
- OPTION 2: 60-credit Practitioner Specialization
OPTION 1: 48-credit General Counseling Psychology Track
Core Courses (36 credits):
- APPL 601 The Biological Basis of Behavior (3)
- APPL 602 Ethics and Legal Issues in the Practice of Psychology (3)
- APPL 603 Learning and Cognition (3)
- APPL 605 Advanced Theories of Personality and Counseling (3)
- APPL 606 Basic Counseling Techniques (3)
- APPL 610 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3)
- APPL 613 Human Development (3)
- APPL 622 Group Counseling (3)
- APPL 623 Career Counseling (3)
- APPL 625 Multicultural Counseling (3)
- APPL 633 Research and Evaluation (3)
Choose one of the following:
- APPL 608 Applied Assessment Procedures (3)
- APPL 617 Personality Assessment (3)
- APPL 618 Intellectual Assessment (3)
Supervised Field Experience (6 credits):
- APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling (6)*
* Must be taken for two semesters, for a total of 6 credits.
Elective (6 credits)
OPTION 2: 60-credit Practitioner Specialization
Core Courses (36 credits):
- APPL 601 The Biological Basis of Behavior (3)
- APPL 602 Ethics and Legal Issues in the Practice of Psychology (3)
- APPL 603 Learning and Cognition (3)
- APPL 605 Advanced Theories of Personality and Counseling (3)
- APPL 606 Basic Counseling Techniques (3)
- APPL 610 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3)
- APPL 613 Human Development (3)
- APPL 622 Group Counseling (3)
- APPL 623 Career Counseling (3)
- APPL 625 Multicultural Counseling (3)
- APPL 633 Research and Evaluation (3)
Choose one of the following:
- APPL 608 Applied Assessment Procedures (3)
- APPL 617 Personality Assessment (3)
- APPL 618 Intellectual Assessment (3)
Supervised Field Experience (9 credits)
- APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling (3)
- APPL 708 Internship in Counseling (6)*
* Must be taken for two semesters, for a total of 6 credits.
Specialization Required Courses (9 credits)
- APPL 621 Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (3)
- APPL 626 Family Therapy (3)
Choose one of the following:
- APPL 616 Advanced Treatment Techniques (3)
- APPL 662 Treatment of Trauma (3)
- APPL 663 Treatment of Depressive Disorders (3)
- APPL 666 Treatment of Anxiety Disorders (3)
Elective (6 credits)