M.S. in Counseling Psychology, Practitioner Track

Students in the practitioner track of the M.S. Counseling degree are trained as counselors and therapists at the master's level for positions in public or private settings.  The degree prepares students for certification or licensure as mental health counselors.  Graduates may choose to continue their professional education in a Psy.D. program or pursue licensure through the LCPC pathway, which allows them to practice independently.

A total of 48 credit hours must completed, along with a supervised externship.  A comprehensive examination is also required.

Admission is selective and requires students to present a strong academic background.  Successful applicants typically present undergraduate grade point averages of 3.2 or higher and scores above 500 on each GRE subtest.  Professional accomplishments, personal statements and references are also taken into consideration during the application review process.

Counseling Practitioner Track Curriculum

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Practitioner Track Requirement Checklist

Core: 18 Credits

• Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
• Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3 credits)
• Principles and Practices of Psychotherapy (3 credits) 
• Ethics (3 credits) )
• Diversity (3 credits)
• Research Methods (3 credits)

Track: 30 Credits

• Externship in Counseling Psychology (6 credits)
• Counseling Assessment (3 credits) 
• Advanced Developmental Psychology: Lifespan (3 credits)
• Counseling Techniques: Licensure Courses (18 credits)