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M.A. Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Management and Human Resources Program
What is the I/O-MHR Program?
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology – Management and Human Resources Program (I/O-MHR) is for students preparing for administrative positions that do not require licensure. There is an emphasis on the integration of theory and practice. It is a 48 credit hour program which is normally completed in three years, however can be completed in two. This program does not prepare students for licensure as Professional Counselors or Marriage and Family Therapists.
How does the Program Progress?
The program has been crafted to provide a sequential experience for each student from knowledge base, to skill development, to application. Two content areas are addressed: a) psychological theory and practice and b)organizational psychology (e.g. motivation of employee's leadership styles, organizational development). There is an emphasis throughout the program on the integration of theory and practice.
Once students have a sound knowledge of psychological and organizational theory and appropriate skill training in the program, they obtain internship positions in line with organizational psychology. The typical placement is from 10 to 14 hours a week and runs for two academic semesters. The Philadelphia area, with a wide variety of organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to much smaller companies, is especially rich in practice possibilities. Internship sites have included:
- Asher & Company, Ltd.
- Bergen Briller Group, L.L.C.
- Fox 29 – WTXF – TV
- Northern Light Community Center
- Target Corporation
- U.S. Postal Service – Processing & Distribution Center
What are the degree requirements?
- 48 credit hours
- Written and oral comprehensive examinations
- 400 hours of supervised field experience
*No thesis required
Expected Outcomes
For most students, completion of the program will lead to employment in business organizations, consulting firms, or mental health settings.
Why study at La Salle?
La Salle has been training counselors and therapists since 1979. Its faculty is highly qualified and posses a wide range of disciplinary expertise. Its resources are extensive, including:
- Connelly Library – a state-of-the art library with extensive holdings in counseling and psychology.
- An Assessment Laboratory that contains a wide variety of testing materials and resources
- A Counseling Laboratory containing videotaping equipment and rooms with one-way mirrors for observation
- Affiliations with many nationally recognized agencies and clinics in the Philadelphia area
The thoroughness of La Salle’s training is widely recognized in the Philadelphia area and sets its graduates apart.
Location
A noteworthy feature of La Salle's I/O-Management & Human Resources Program is that it is offered in its entirety at two campuses:
Some classes can be taken at the Montgomery County Campus in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
Admission Requirements
Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin their studies in the Fall, Spring or Summer semester.
To be eligible, students must present:
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Evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 15 hours in psychology, counseling or Marriage
and Family Studies and a GPA of 3.0. Be sure to submit all transcripts of academic institutions attended, particularly if credits were transferred.
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Three letters of recommendation. This should include a college professor who can assess your academic qualifications and abilities as well as a supervisor (if you are in or have worked in the field), who can assess your professional qualifications, abilities and motivation for enrolling in this program.
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Acceptable scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT). Arrangements to take the MAT may be made with the Counseling Center of La Salle University. Information on GRE scheduling is also available from the Counseling Center. (Note: This requirement is waived if you already possess a Masters Degree, in any field. It may be waived if you have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher.)
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The Application for Admission, accompanied by the stipulated application fee payable to La Salle University. This fee is waived for online applications.
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Work experience (paid or volunteer) in an area related to one of the program’s Clinical Counseling Psychology majors.
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A Personal Statement:
You have made the decision to apply to La Salle’s masters program. This is a professional program designed to train you to become a mental health clinician and/or a human resources professional.
In your statement, please include what professionalism means to you with regard to you becoming a mental health clinician and/or a human resources professional. In addition, please include some information about yourself, your intentions concerning your academic and career paths, why you choose the La Salle master’s program, your expectations of the program, what you will contribute to the program, and what you believe you will eventually contribute to the mental health field.
Evidence of the ability to meet the qualifications, both academic and professional, required for field placement in the profession. These are described in the Student Handbook.
Deadlines for submission of completed applications are as follows:
- For entry into the Spring semester: no later than December 15
- For entry into the Summer semester: no later than April 15
- For entry into the Fall semester: no later than July 15
Life experience is valued and therefore some preference will be given applicants who present relevant work experience, either paid or volunteer.
Course Requirements
Click here to view a pdf of the course requirements.
Donna A. Tonrey, Psy.D., LMFT
Director
Graduate Clinical Counseling Psychology
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1767
Fax (215) 991-3585
e-mail: psyma@lasalle.edu
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