& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

118 Master Degree Programs
General Electives: 2 cr. (min.)
A student may elect up to 4 credits from other Saint Mary’s University
graduate programs, with prior approval of the Program Director. Students
may wish to return after graduation to take electives to fulfill course
requirements for licensure renewal.
HD629 Exploring Spiritual Life Through Literature..............................2 cr.
HD633 Many Faces of Art: A Psychological Perspective ....................2 cr.
HD671Women’s Self-Esteem and Spirituality .....................................2 cr.
HD672 Claiming Our Spirituality .........................................................2 cr.
HD674 Religious and Spiritual Development Through
the Lifespan.....................................................................................2 cr.
PY600 General Psychology
(does not count toward the 48 credits required).............................3 cr.
PY630 Advanced Research Methods .................................................2 cr.
PY643 Humanistic/Existential Counseling Approaches ......................2 cr.
PY644 Cognitive/Behavioral Counseling Approaches ........................2 cr.
PY645 Psychodynamic Counseling Approaches ................................2 cr.
PY654 Chemical Dependency ............................................................2 cr.
PY656 Psychopharmacology ..............................................................2 cr.
PY657 Aging: A Behavioral Sciences Perspective ..............................2 cr.
PY658 Human Sexuality .....................................................................2 cr.
PY659 Brief Therapy ...........................................................................2 cr.
PY663 Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in Children .........................2 cr.
PY667 Developmental Disabilities I.....................................................2 cr.
PY540 Developmental Disabilities II....................................................2 cr.
PY669 Advanced Psychopathology ....................................................2 cr.
PY701 Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists:
Theories
of Supervision.................................................................................1 cr.
PY702 Supervising Counselors and Psychotherapists:
Clinical Skills and Practice in Supervision......................................1 cr.
PY703 Issues, Ethics, and Research in Supervision ..........................1 cr.
PY704 Clinical Treatment Planning .....................................................2 cr.
PY705 Evaluation Methodologies .......................................................2 cr.
PY706 Writing for Professional Practice..............................................1 cr.
PY707 Advanced Multicultural Counseling .........................................1 cr.
PLT 601 Introduction to Play Therapy..................................................2 cr.
The following titles are representative of short (one-credit) general
elective courses available. See the semester course schedule for current
offerings.
HD585 Meditation................................................................................1 cr.
HD589 Creativity and Self-Renewal....................................................1 cr.
HD603 Therapeutic Use of Imagery for Psychological
and Spiritual Growth.......................................................................1 cr.
HD683 Theory and Applications of Sport Psychology ........................1 cr.
HD693 Psychological Transformation and the
Spiritual Journey.............................................................................1 cr.
HD695 Children of Addiction...............................................................1 cr.
PY679 Psychology of HIV/AIDS..........................................................1 cr.
PY599 Professional Psychological Writing..........................................1 cr.
PY649 Psychology and the Law..........................................................1 cr.
PY668 Introduction to Correctional Psychology..................................1 cr.
PY671 Child Sexual Abuse .................................................................1 cr.
PY672 Employee Assistance Counseling ...........................................1 cr.
PY673 Clinical Use of Hypnosis..........................................................1 cr.
PY674 Living With Experiences of Trauma .........................................1 cr.
PY675 Clinical Issues: Bereavement....................................................1 cr.
PY680 Stress Management ................................................................1 cr.
Required Practicum Experience: 4 cr.
The student will complete a supervised practicum experience in a
counseling or mental health setting under direct supervision. This
experience consists of a minimum of 700 hours, usually two semesters
of 350 hours each. A practicum supervision seminar class must be taken
concurrently.
PY695 Practicum I...............................................................................2 cr.
PY696 Practicum II..............................................................................2 cr.
Integration and Oral Examination
The final requirements of the program include the following:
1. A paper in which the students integrates his or her course, practicum,
and other professional experience with a review of current
professional research literature.
2. A final one-hour oral examination based upon the integration paper.
Faculty
The majority of the faculty members and advisers for the Master of Arts
in Counseling and Psychological Services program have earned
doctorate degrees. Faculty members are selected for their educational
and professional experience and expertise.
Required Course Descriptions
PY575
Orientation to the Profession of Counseling (1 cr.)
This course provides an orientation to the profession of counseling. The
history and philosophy of the field are covered as well as the roles and
settings of professional counselors. Additionally, the developmental
process involved with acquiring an identity as a professional counselor
will be addressed.