2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

34GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COUNSELINGCourse Number Course Title Credit HoursPSY 5333 Introduction to Counseling Techniques 3PSY 5313 Lifespan Development 3PSY 6133 Research Methods I 3PSY 5263 Psychopathology 3PSY 5143 Family and Psychological Assessment 3PSY 6333 Theories of Counseling 3PSY 5283 Professional Orientation 3PSY 6263 Family Crisis Intervention 3PSY 6293 Philosophy of Interpersonal Relationships 3PSY 6143 Research Methods II 3PSY 6243 Marriage and Family Therapy 3PSY 6393 Multicultural Treatment Planning 3PSY 6353 Counseling the Elderly 3PSY 6213 Group Psychotherapy 3PSY 5223 Career Assessment and Counseling 3PSY 6303 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3PSY 6233 Brief Psychotherapy 3ThesisIn addition to the courses listed above, a master’s thesis (PSY 6993) is required. Specific guidelines forthe thesis are provided in a supplemental publication (Thesis Handbook). Work on all three componentsof the program (modules, thesis, internship) occurs simultaneously. Work on the thesis begins in theResearch Methods I module.A scientist-practitioner model of professional training assumes that in order to become professionallyqualified, the student must seek to understand the research underpinnings of the discipline whilesimultaneously developing counseling knowledge and skills. The thesis is the primary tool for helpingthe student to develop competency in research.InternshipAnother vital component of counselor preparation is supervised experience in counseling situations.The MSCP student will complete 300 hours of Internship (PSY 6196). This process is initiated briefly inthe first module, but is developed more fully during the internship placement. Internships begin in thesecond semester and are completed by the fourth semester. The internship occurs in approved clinicalsettings. Throughout the program, the student is encouraged to apply the training from thepsycho-therapy lab courses. The clinical capstone of the program occurs in the Multicultural TreatmentPlanning (PSY 6393) course. The student integrates the assessment, diagnostic and treatment processinto a clinical demonstration of an ability to conceptualize the dynamics of the client and to articulate acomprehensive treatment plan. Specific guidelines for the internship are provided in the InternshipHandbook.Exit EvaluationIn the MSCP program, the exit evaluation takes the form of an oral defense of the master’s thesis and aClinical Competency Evaluation. Specific guidelines for completing the defense of the thesis are found inthe MSCP Thesis Handbook. The thesis defense must be taken no later than five weeks prior to the dateon which the degree is to be conferred. Students who have not completed their thesis in the timeprovided for their program must extend their time to complete their thesis by registering for one hour ofthesis credit for each traditional semester that begins six months after completing their regular courses.Payment for the thesis extension is necessary to continue in the MSCP program. The ClinicalCompetency Evaluation guidelines are discussed in the Clinical Competency Handbook.