Catalog 2005-2006
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
Information found in this online edition of the 2005-06 Catalog is unofficial and for informational purposes only. The official document of record is the printed edition of the 2005-06 Catalog. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Graduate School.
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Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: Psychological and Cultural Studies
The Psychological and Cultural Studies Program is intended for the student who desires graduate study but is not pursuing professional licensure as a counselor. Degree candidates explore the academic discipline of psychology as it is applied through counseling and intercultural communication. This program presents an opportunity for creative individualized study: The large number of credit hours available for electives makes it possible for students to pursue specializations, such as gender studies, globalization, poverty and class, and psychology and the arts. Faculty advisers assist students in identifying coursework for their specialized focus.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 44 semester hours, distributed as follows:
503 Introduction to Counseling Individuals, 1 semester hour
504 Family Therapy: Theory and Practice, 3 semester hours
506 Life Span Development, 3 semester hours
512 Theory of Counseling and Behavior Change With Children, 3 semester hours
or
513 Theory and Philosophy of Counseling, 3 semester hours
514 Group Counseling With Children and Adolescents, 3 semester hours
or
515 Group Counseling With Adults, 3 semester hours
520 Career Counseling, 3 semester hours
532 Introduction to Assessment, 2 semester hours
535 Research Methods in Counseling, 3 semester hours
550 Clinical Work With Diverse Populations, 3 semester hours
580 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors, 2 semester hours
Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours
Elective Courses
Remaining credits (14 hours) may be used for elective courses.