M.S. in Counseling Psychology, Thesis Track

The M.S. Counseling Research track gives students the experience, knowledge and skills required for successful Ph.D. program admission. Students in this track receive intensive research training and mentorship in preparation for careers as licensed counseling psychologists, with a heavy emphasis on client-centered theories and practices such as career and vocational assessment and human diversity.  Numerous career opportunities are available in counseling, particularly at universities, hospitals, counseling centers, and other human service settings.

This degree track encompasses 45 credit hours, a comprehensive examination, and a master's thesis.

The thesis track is often pursued on a full-time basis. As with the practitioner track, admission is selective. Thesis track admission standards are similar, however strength in quantitative areas is viewed favorably in the successful thesis track applicant.

Counseling Thesis Track Curriculum

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Thesis 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 I (3 credits)

Track: 30 Credits

• Research Methods II (3 credits)
• Counseling Assessment (3 credits) 
• SPSS: Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data (3 credits) 
• Thesis Guidance I - IV (6 credits) 
• Research Externship (3 credits) 
• Electives (12 credits)