Forensic & Counseling Psychology Program (MA)
Curriculum
All MA Forensic & Counseling Psychology students are required to take the following foundational courses :
COU CX510 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
COU LS659 - Lifespan Development
COU CC523 - Psychology of Diversity and Difference
COU PS635 - Professional Issues and Ethics
COU FS620 - Forensic I nternship Seminar I
COU FS621 - Forensic Internship Seminar II
COU CS500 - Clinical Practicum Seminar I - Helping Relationships I
COU CS501 - Clinical Practicum Seminar II - Helping Relationships II
COU SB515 - Substance Abuse and Treatment
COU GR501 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
COU PA530 - Psychological Appraisal and Assessment
COU RS510 - Research and Evaluation in Psychology
COU PR625 - Forensic Capstone Project Seminar
COU PY522 - Adult Psychopathology
Students are also required to take the following specialized courses:
COU FS500 - Behavioral Criminology
COU MH530 - Psychology and the Legal System
COU FS550 - Consultation and Testimony in Forensic Psychology
COU FS501 - Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment or
COU TR602 - Trauma, Treatment and Theory
All Forensic & Counseling MA students are required to complete two years (960 hours) of field work. This consists of a 360 hour practicum in the first year and a 600 hour internship in the second.
2011-2012 Class Schedule
If you have specific questions about the program schedule, please contact Maura O’Brien, Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant, at maura_obrien@mspp.edu.
Typical Course of Study
| FALL SEMESTER |
| 1st Year Students |
2nd Year Students |
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16 total credits
|
14 total credits
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| SPRING SEMESTER |
| 1st Year Students |
2nd Year Students |
16 total credits
|
11/14 total credits (dependent on adding elective)
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| SUMMER SEMESTER |
Total Year Two: 25 credits |
| 1st Year Students |
|
3 total credits
|
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| Total Year One: 35 credits |
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Updated
8/25/11
