Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGYMASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELINGPSYCHOLOGYPROGRAM DIRECTORAnnie M. Wells256-372-8128Annie.wells@aamu.eduGraduate FacultyProfessorsAnnie WellsAssociate ProfessorsCalvin MatthewsJoan Fobbs-WilsonAssistant ProfessorsRhonda SherrodGeorge MamboleoABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Master of Science program in CounselingPsychology offers students the educationalbackground to prepare for work as mental healthspecialists in a variety of settings. The programprovides broad-based instruction in practicalcounseling psychology which provides theframework necessary for graduates to apply formaster’s level licensure as a professional counselor inthe state of Alabama. The M.S. program requires 48credits of course work in thesis and non-thesisoptions. Currently, the program is intended for bothpart-time and full-time students, with classesdesigned to accommodate working students.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSProgram Requirements for the Non-Thesis Optionfor MS Degree in Counseling Psychology Required ProgramPSY 502 Desc & Inter. BehavioralStatisticsPSY 514 Adv. DevelopmentalPsychologySem.Hours33PSY 555 Personality Theory 3PSY 556 Group Dynamics 3PSY 558 Use & Interpretation of Tests 3PSY 559 Counseling Techniques 3PSY 560 Occupational Psychology 3PSY 585 Research in Psychology 3PSY 592 Professional3Orientation/IssuesPSY 595 Counseling Diverse3PopulationsPSY 597 Counseling Practicum 3PSY 620 Counseling Internship I 3PSY 621 Counseling Internship II 3Electives 9Total 48Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOption with a Concentration in RehabilitationCounselingTrack I – Blindness Track Required ProgramSem.HoursCore CoursesPSY 502 Descriptive & Inferential3Behavioral StatisticsPSY 585 Research in Psychology 3PSY 556 Group Dynamics 3ConcentrationPSY 507 Introduction to Rehabilitation 3CounselingPSY 508 Job Development and3PlacementPSY 509 Vocational Assessment 3PSY 553 Case Management 3PSY 554 Medical Aspects and3Adjustment in RehabilitationPSY 559 Counseling Techniques 3PSY 560 Occupational Psychology 3PSY 591 Psychosocial Aspects of3DisabilitiesPSY 597 Counseling Practicum 3MS – Orientation to6BlindnessPSY 616 Internship in Vocational3CounselingPSY 617 Internship in Rehabilitation 3CounselingTotal 54 Candidates must take and pass the Comprehensive Examination46