The M.S. in Clinical Professional Counseling is 60 credits, completed full time, and spans two years and four months. The curriculum is designed to map onto license eligibility for the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor license in Maryland, and many other states. The curriculum sequence is outlined below. Course days and times are determined each semester based on University and faculty scheduling, and may be held in the evenings.
Year 1
First Fall Semester (12 Credits)
PY 600 Assessment & Appraisal
PY 615 Advanced Psychopathology
PY 620 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
PY 715 Human Biopsychology
First Spring Semester (12 Credits)
PY 603 Introduction to Cognitive Assessment
PY 621 Principles & Practices of Psychotherapy
PY 710 Diversity Issues in Psychology
PY 664 Lifespan Development
Year 2
Summer (6 Credits)
PY 602 Personality Assessment
PY 618 Group Therapy
Second Fall Semester (9 Credits)
PY 746 Research Methods in Psychology I
PY 622 Advanced Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy #1
PY 705 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling & Psychology
Second Spring Semester (9 Credits)
PY 639 Alcohol & Drug Dependence
PY 657 Lifestyle & Career Development
PY 712 Business Issues in Professional Practice
PY 770 Practicum
Year 3
Summer (6 credits)
PY 624 Marriage & Family Therapy
PY 771 Off-Campus Externship I/PY 728 On-Campus Supervision (300 hours) – 3 credits
Third Fall Semester (6 credits)
PY 622 Advanced Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy #2
PY 771 Off-Campus Externship I/PY 728 On-Campus Supervision (300 hours) – 3 credits
Total: 60 Credits; 2 Years & 4 Months