Graduate Studies
Student Curriculum Contract/Guidesheet
Master of Arts
in Counseling Psychology
Psychology Core (19
hours)
GRST 501
– Orientation to Graduate Studies (1)
PSYH 592 – Social & Community Psychology
PSYH 512 – Statistics for Mental Health
Professionals
PSYH 600 – Advanced Human Growth &
Development
PSYH 515 – Quantitative & Qualitative
Research Methods
PSYH 660 – Ethics & Professional Practice
PSYH 575 – Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
Core courses must be
completed prior to enrollment in program courses.
Counseling Program
Courses (21 hours)
PSYH 502 – Theories of Counseling &
Psychotherapy
PSYH 670 – Clinical Assessment of Intellectual
Functioning
PSYH 520 – Advanced Psychopathology
PSYH 677– Personal & Vocational Assessment
PSYH 550 – Practicum in
Counseling/Psychotherapy
PSYH 679– Practicum in Assessment
PSYH 625 – Career Counseling & Development
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Elective Courses (select
6 hours)
PSYH 640 – Group Processes (3)
PSYH 560 – Theories of Personality (3)
PSYH 645 – Group Counseling &
Psychotherapy (3)
PSYH 605 – Community Health Psychology (3)
PSYH 650 – Advanced Psychology of Learning (3)
PSYH 630 – Family Systems Theory (3)
PSYH 675 – Clinical Assessment of Emotional/Psychological
Functioning (3)
Chemical Dependency
Certification Electives
PSYH 505 – Foundations of Chemical Dependency
I (4)
PSYH 513 - Recovery & Relapse (3)
PSYH 506 – Foundations of Chemical Dependency
II (3)
PSYH 524 – Biological Systems of Chemical
Dependency (3)
PSYH 507 – Ethical Issues in Chemical
Dependency (1)
PSYH 550 – Chemical Dependency Practicum /
Internship (3)
PSYH 510 – Psychology of Addictions (3)
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Entrance Requirements (Pre-Candidacy)
Must be completed before
courses may be taken
* Application for Admission
& Application & Fee
* Statement of Goals &
Objectives
Admission to Candidacy
To be completed after 12 hrs
of coursework
* Application for Candidacy
* 2 Letters of Recommendation
* Minimum GPA 3.0
* Signed GRST Form
* GRE General Test Scores
(1,000 combined, min 800)
* Resume of relevant
experience
* Faculty Interview
Exit Requirements
To be completed prior to
graduation:
*Application for Graduation (check
academic calendar for date)
* 37 Hours (min 22 hrs earned
in residence @ UC)
* Comprehensive Examination
* GRE Psychology Subject Test
(min 50th %)
* Electronic Portfolio