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

GUIDANCE AND PSYCHOLOGYMASTER OF SCIENCE IN GUIDANCE ANDPSYCHOLOGYPROGRAM DIRECTORCalvin O. Matthews256-372-8128Calvin.matthews@aamu.eduGraduate FacultyProfessorsAssociate ProfessorsCalvin O. MatthewsABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Master of Science Degree in CounselingPsychology at Alabama Agricultural & mechanicalUniversity is a rigorous and comprehensive programthat prepares students for professional careers incounseling psychology. The program is 48 semesterhours in length and focuses on emotional, social,vocational, educational, health-related,developmental, and organizational concerns.The program culminates in an original research paperor thesis and an internship in a setting that matchesstudents' career interests. The program can be used toprepare for careers in a variety of settings in thefields of mental health and higher education,including mental health centers, hospitals and clinics,private practice, university counseling centers,student affairs and career services. The program canalso be used to prepare for further training in doctoralprograms in clinical and counseling psychology. Theprogram can be completed in about 2 years by fulltimestudents taking approximately 9 credits (3courses) each semester and by taking some coursesover the summer months. Students can also completethe program more gradually, taking fewer classeseach term.PSY 502 Descriptive & Inferential3Behavioral StatisticsPSY 514 Advanced Developmental3PsychologyPSY 555 Personality Theory 3PSY 556 Group Dynamics 3PSY 557 Organization and3Administration GuidancePSY 558 Use & Interpretation of Tests 3PSY 559 Counseling Techniques 3PSY 560 Occupational Psychology 3PSY 585 Research in Psychology 3PSY 592 Professional3Orientation/IssuesPSY 597 Counseling Practicum 3PSY 612 School Counseling Internship 3PSY 660 Consultation 3Electives (500-600 Level) 6Note: Comprehensive Exam RequiredTotal 45-48DEGREE REQUIREMENTSProgram Requirements with the Non ThesisOptionSem.Required ProgramHoursSPE 501 Introduction to Study ofExceptional Children0-362