M.A. Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Professional Counseling Program
Professional Counseling Major
The Counseling major provides a generalist training for students preparing to be licensed professional counselors. The purpose of this major is to teach students about the complexity of human experience and how to assess, understand and treat human problems in the context of a therapeutic setting. This major grounds students in counseling and psychological theory as well as training in assessment and treatment. Students can choose from a variety of theoretical- and skills-based courses.
Course Requirements for 48-Credit Hour Degree:
All of the following:
PSY500 Counseling Theories
PSY502 Counseling Laboratory
PSY503 Psychopathology
PSY504 Development
PSY506 Research & Statistics
PSY508 Cognition & Learning
PSY509 Assessment I
PSY512 Addictions I
PSY602 Advanced Counseling Laboratory
PSY619 Multicultural Counseling & Therapy
Any two of the following five:
PSY600 Processes of Change
PSY610 Cognitive/Behavioral Approaches
PSY611 Insight Approaches
PSY612 Group Processes
PSY644 Career Counseling
All of the following:
PSY660 Practicum* (2 credits)
PSY661 Professional/Ethical Issues in Counseling* (1credit)
PSY680/81/82** Internship (2 credits per course)
PSY690/91/92** Professional Seminar (1 credit per course)
*PSY660 is taken in conjunction with PSY661
** The Professional Seminar is taken in conjunction with the Internship for a total of 9 credits.
Secondary Major:
Students in this major may choose to have a secendary major in Addictions Counseling.
Course Requirements:
Psy 633 Professional Issues in Addictions Counseling
Psy 634 Addictions & the Family
Post-Master’s Certificate Program:
While students are pursuing clinical hours for licensure, they can take remaining courses needed to reach 60 credit hours needed for licensure in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Click here for a list of the courses in the certificate program.
John J. Rooney, Ph.D.
Director
Graduate Clinical Counseling Psychology
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1767
Fax (215) 951-5140
e-mail: psyma@lasalle.edu
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