Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Required Courses:
COURSE #	COURSE TITLE (click on title to view description)
PY 601	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) This course is designed as an introductory course in statistical analysis. The development of a conceptual understanding of how to interpret statistics will be emphasized as well as an understanding of statistical procedures. Topics will include central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.
PY 605	Essential Counseling Skills (3) This course introduces students to a general multicultural model of effective helping skills, including didactic and experiential components, and emphasizes basic attending skills as the foundation of effective listening.
PY 612	Learning and Cognition (3) This course provides an overview of cognitive processes, such as attention, language, memory and decision-making. Students will be introduced to principles of behavior modification, and apply those principles to design, implement, and evaluate a behavior modification program.
PY 615	Career Development (3) This course investigates historical foundations of the career development movement, and explores major career development theories and their applications in a counseling setting. Topics include vocational choice theory, career decision-making processes, career development exploration techniques and assessment instruments. Fee required.
PY 621	Advanced Developmental Psychology (3) This course focuses on the study of the physical, cognitive, social, brain, and emotional development across the lifespan. The role of the environment and special issues also will be included.
PY 625	Research Design (3) This course introduces you to reading and evaluating empirical research and acquaints you with various research designs including qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used in psychological research. This is a blended course that will be taught primarily on-line, with classes scheduled at specified intervals during the semester. Prerequisite: PY 601.
PY 630	Theories of Counseling (3) This course introduces students to theories of counseling and psychotherapy used by psychologists. It includes an orientation to professional practice and emphasizes a multicultural approach to counseling and therapy. Prerequisite: PY 605.
PY 635 OR PY 645	Individual Intelligence Assessment (3) This course requires students to administer a series of individual intelligence test to adults, adolescents, and children, to interpret these as indicators in the assessment of cognitive ability, and to produce rudimentary psychological testing reports. Primary emphasis will be given to the various tests developed by Wechsler. Prerequisite: PY 601 or advisor approval. Fee required. Personality Assessment (3) This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of psychological testing, including factors critical in the selection and interpretation of instruments. The student will gain a broad knowledge of many of the instruments used in the assessment of personality and psychiatric disorders. Students will learn to administer, score, and interpret several tests, to integrate data from a battery of tests, and to write reports based on several data sources, including test data from more than one standard test. Students will also provide assessment feedback to at least one client. Fee required.
PY 650	Biological Bases of Behavior (3) This course explores the relationship between biology and human experience, including an introduction to the brain, memory, consciousness, sensation and perception, movement and emotion as well as genetic explanations of human experiences.
PY 655	Advanced Social Psychology (3) This course explores social cognitive processes, personal relationships, and interpersonal processes. In addition, the course examines professional considerations of multiculturalism and diversity, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
PY 660	Theories and Methods of Group Counseling (3) This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of the group treatment process. Students will be exposed to the important elements of selection, grouping, and choice of leadership style. General techniques of group practice applications to specific populations will be discussed. Prerequisite: PY 605 and PY 630.
PY 665	Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3) This course provides a thorough familiarization with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Students will be able to recognize indicators of psychiatric disorders in order to diagnose and communicate these impressions effectively with other professionals. Prerequisite: PY 698.
PY 685	Counseling Practicum (3) This course will teach the student to understand and apply basic interventions in counseling, with a special emphasis on third-wave cognitive-behavioral techniques. Additionally, students will build skills in the assessment of client dynamics, learn basic methods of keeping case notes and case presentations and to further refine and apply the elements of ethical professional behavior, emphasizing the maintenance of confidentiality. Prerequisite: 24 hours in the program, including PY 605 and PY 630 as well as Candidacy status.
PY 693	Ethics and Professional Development (3) The primary academic objectives of this course include the introduction and developing mastery of the following areas: The legal and ethical concepts and standards governing the counseling profession; the qualities related to what is considered “good practice” and professional conduct; development of skills in recognizing and forming a course of action when faced with ethical dilemmas; research of the national and community professional resources available to the counseling and psychological profession; the process of functioning as a professional as part of a team; the use of interpersonal skills to create a team product; and technological literacy related to the use of a course management system in addition to collecting high quality research resources. Prerequisite: PY 605 and 12 hours  completed in the program.
PY 695 (6 credits)	Internship (1-6) This course provides the culminating experience in a field/agency for which students are preparing. Students are required to spend 750-1000 clock-hours working in a responsible, yet supervised, capacity in an outside professional placement. Prerequisite: PY 685 or AT 685 must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. Must extend to two or more semesters.
PY 698	Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3) This course focuses on the current paradigms used to understand behavioral and mental disorders and dysfunctions, including the etiology and social implications of mental disorder. Treatment modalities considered most effective in the treatment of each disorder will be explored. This is a theory-to-practice course taught using a multicultural perspective.
+ 9 hours of approved elective credit
TOTAL of 60 credit hours
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Master of Science in General Psychology Required Courses:
COURSE #	COURSE TITLE (click on title to view description)
PY 601	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) This course is designed as an introductory course in statistical analysis. The development of a conceptual understanding of how to interpret statistics will be emphasized as well as an understanding of statistical procedures. Topics will include central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.
PY 610	Personality Development (3) This course compares and contrasts the major themes of personality development. Constructs from the psychoanalytic, cognitive, behavioral, biological, sociocultural and humanistic movements will be employed to analyze individuals' adjustments from birth through adulthood.
PY 612	Learning and Cognition (3) This course provides an overview of cognitive processes, such as attention, language, memory and decision-making. Students will be introduced to principles of behavior modification, and apply those principles to design, implement, and evaluate a behavior modification program.
PY 621	Advanced Developmental Psychology (3) This course focuses on the study of the physical, cognitive, social, brain, and emotional development across the lifespan. The role of the environment and special issues also will be included.
PY 625	Research Design (3) This course introduces you to reading and evaluating empirical research and acquaints you with various research designs including qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used in psychological research. This is a blended course that will be taught primarily on-line, with classes scheduled at specified intervals during the semester. Prerequisite: PY 601.
PY 650	Biological Bases of Behavior (3) This course explores the relationship between biology and human experience, including an introduction to the brain, memory, consciousness, sensation and perception, movement and emotion as well as genetic explanations of human experiences.
PY 655	Advanced Social Psychology (3) This course explores social cognitive processes, personal relationships, and interpersonal processes. In addition, the course examines professional considerations of multiculturalism and diversity, including gender, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
PY 698	Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3) This course focuses on the current paradigms used to understand behavioral and mental disorders and dysfunctions, including the etiology and social implications of mental disorder. Treatment modalities considered most effective in the treatment of each disorder will be explored. This is a theory-to-practice course taught using a multicultural perspective.
PY 699	Master's Project (3) This course provides an opportunity for graduate students to participate in the planning, implementation, analysis, and communication of an application project related to their area of interest, with an emphasis on current theory and practice in the associated fields. The end product is a practical application of the student's learning (e.g., a traditional thesis, a critical review of the literature, a grant proposal, a handbook, a training program, etc.).
PY 615 OR PY 635 OR PY 645	Career Development (3) This course investigates historical foundations of the career development movement, and explores major career development theories and their applications in a counseling setting. Topics include vocational choice theory, career decision-making processes, career development exploration techniques and assessment instruments. Fee required. Individual Intelligence Assessment (3) This course requires students to administer a series of individual intelligence test to adults, adolescents, and children, to interpret these as indicators in the assessment of cognitive ability, and to produce rudimentary psychological testing reports. Primary emphasis will be given to the various tests developed by Wechsler. Prerequisite: PY 601 or advisor approval. Fee required. Personality Assessment (3) This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of psychological testing, including factors critical in the selection and interpretation of instruments. The student will gain a broad knowledge of many of the instruments used in the assessment of personality and psychiatric disorders. Students will learn to administer, score, and interpret several tests, to integrate data from a battery of tests, and to write reports based on several data sources, including test data from more than one standard test. Students will also provide assessment feedback to at least one client. Fee required.
+ 6 hours of approved elective credit
TOTAL of 36 credit hours
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Master of Science in Counseling & Art Therapy Required Courses:
COURSE #	COURSE TITLE (click on title to view description)
PY 605	Essential Counseling Skills (3) This course introduces students to a general multicultural model of effective helping skills, including didactic and experiential components, and emphasizes basic attending skills as the foundation of effective listening.
PY 615	Career Development (3) This course investigates historical foundations of the career development movement, and explores major career development theories and their applications in a counseling setting. Topics include vocational choice theory, career decision-making processes, career development exploration techniques and assessment instruments. Fee required.
PY 625	Research Design (3) This course introduces you to reading and evaluating empirical research and acquaints you with various research designs including qualitative and quantitative methods commonly used in psychological research. This is a blended course that will be taught primarily on-line, with classes scheduled at specified intervals during the semester. Prerequisite: PY 601.
PY 630	Theories of Counseling (3) This course introduces students to theories of counseling and psychotherapy used by psychologists. It includes an orientation to professional practice and emphasizes a multicultural approach to counseling and therapy. Prerequisite: PY 605.
PY 645	Personality Assessment (3) This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of psychological testing, including factors critical in the selection and interpretation of instruments. The student will gain a broad knowledge of many of the instruments used in the assessment of personality and psychiatric disorders. Students will learn to administer, score, and interpret several tests, to integrate data from a battery of tests, and to write reports based on several data sources, including test data from more than one standard test. Students will also provide assessment feedback to at least one client. Fee required.
PY 660	Theories and Methods of Group Counseling (3) This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of the group treatment process. Students will be exposed to the important elements of selection, grouping, and choice of leadership style. General techniques of group practice applications to specific populations will be discussed. Prerequisite: PY 605 and PY 630.
PY 665	Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3) This course provides a thorough familiarization with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Students will be able to recognize indicators of psychiatric disorders in order to diagnose and communicate these impressions effectively with other professionals. Prerequisite: PY 698.
PY 693	Ethics and Professional Development (3) The primary academic objectives of this course include the introduction and developing mastery of the following areas: The legal and ethical concepts and standards governing the counseling profession; the qualities related to what is considered “good practice” and professional conduct; development of skills in recognizing and forming a course of action when faced with ethical dilemmas; research of the national and community professional resources available to the counseling and psychological profession; the process of functioning as a professional as part of a team; the use of interpersonal skills to create a team product; and technological literacy related to the use of a course management system in addition to collecting high quality research resources. Prerequisite: 12 hours in the program.
PY 695 (6 credits)	Internship (1-6) This course provides the culminating experience in a field/agency for which students are preparing. Students are required to spend 750-1000 clock-hours working in a responsible, yet supervised, capacity in an outside professional placement. Prerequisite: PY 685 or AT 685 must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. Must extend to two or more semesters.
PY 698	Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3) This course focuses on the current paradigms used to understand behavioral and mental disorders and dysfunctions, including the etiology and social implications of mental disorder. Treatment modalities considered most effective in the treatment of each disorder will be explored. This is a theory-to-practice course taught using a multicultural perspective.
AT 605	Art Therapy Techniques (3) This course will provide students with a framework for providing art therapy, including developing a therapeutic relationship, utilizing and developing art based interventions, and using creative art processes in transition and closure rituals. Through direct experience and practice students will learn image oriented approaches to inquiry, develop sensitivity to non-verbal communication, identify the therapeutic effects of different art processes, and explore the clinical considerations in establishing art based interventions.
AT 630	Theories of Art Therapy (3) This course will familiarize students with the history of art therapy including the theoretical foundations, practitioners, and events that contributed to its formation as a distinct therapeutic practice. Emphasis will be on the current theoretical approaches and their applications to a variety of client populations.
AT 645	Assessment Processes in Art Therapy Techniques (3) This course will cover the fundaments of art therapy assessment, statistical concepts including reliability and validity, selections of the assessment tool, and familiarity with a variety of specific art therapy instruments and procedures used in appraisal and evaluation. Students will recognize developmental levels, cultural factors, psychopathology, and psychological health manifested in artwork and art-making. Students will gain practice in administration and documentation of art therapy assessments, formulation of treatment goals, objectives, and strategies related to assessment and evaluation.
PY 656	Cultural Diversity and Applications of Art Therapy (3) This course develops sensitivity to historical and current issues, and considerations in delivering services for culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse populations. Symbolism, meaning in artwork, and artistic language will be examined from historical and current perspectives across culture and within a diverse society. The spiritual, emotional, and social implications of art making and art therapy will be examined from culturally diverse perspectives. The role of the Art Therapist in social justice, advocacy, and conflict resolution will be explored.
AT 660	Theories and Methods of Group and Family Art Therapy (3) This course will cover family systems theories and art therapy approaches to assessing and providing effective interventions for families with a variety of challenges. Through experience students will gain an advanced understanding of group dynamics and group theory for both structured and unstructured group art therapy. Group art therapies for a variety of populations will be explored including geriatrics, dually diagnosed, and substance abuse treatment.
AT 661	Child and Adolescent Art Therapy (3) This class will address utilizing art therapy with children and adolescents within a variety of treatment settings and addressing a range of treatment issues, including grief and loss, trauma, serious illness, sexual abuse, substance abuse, ADHD, disabilities and special needs. Students will gain practice in therapeutic techniques and art therapy interventions most effective with children and adolescents.
AT 685	Art Therapy Practicum (3) Students will practice art therapy assessments and interventions, verbal counseling skills, treatment planning, treatment documentation, participating with an interdisciplinary team through a supervised service learning experience in the community.
TOTAL of 60 credit hours