2008-2009 - Framingham State University

Master of Arts
concentration
in Counseling
Psychology:
Non-Licensure
Track
Coordinator:
Professor Deborah McMakin,
Psychology
Advisor:
Dr. Robert Donohue,
Psychology
MASTER OF ARTS - CONCETENTRATION IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY: NON-LICENSURE TRACK
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology-Non-Licensure
Track provides a theoretical understanding of the issues related
to the helping profession. This 40 credit hour program does not
prepare the student to work as a counselor or lead to licensure.
Students receive a strong foundation in psychology and in
current theories, data, and research related to counseling
approaches.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are the same as admission to the
licensure degree program. Students who were matriculated in
the licensure track program must apply to the non-licensure
track, after consulting with their advisor.
The degree requires successful completion of 10 courses.
Completion of this degree does NOT lead to licensure as a
Mental Health Counselor.
Core Requirements (8):
CPSY 901 Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling
CPSY 911 Orientation to Counseling Practice
CPSY 921 Professional Issues in Counseling and
Mental Health
CPSY 925 Adult Psychopathology
CPSY 945 Multicultural Counseling: Research, Theory
and Practice
CPSY 964 Advanced Principles of Learning and
Development
CPSY 990 Counseling Practicum I
CPSY 991 Counseling Practicum II
Two electives to be chosen from the following (2):
CPSY 910 Group Processes in Counseling
CPSY 919 Problems of Substance Abuse
CPSY 943 Family Counseling
CPSY 947 Lifestyles and Career Development
CPSY 956 Understanding Social Science Research
CPSY 962 Theories and Methods of Psychological Testing
Note: Course substitutions may only be made with approval
from the Program Coordinator and Advisor.
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