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M.A. Degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology Professional Counseling Program The Professional Counseling Program offers intensive studies that stress skill training and clinical preparation for licensure as a professional counselor. It has three majors: Professional Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology—Counseling and Consulting. The Professional Counseling major prepares students to receive generalist training in the professional counseling field, whereas the other two majors provide specialization in Addictions and I/O Psychology. The Professional Counseling Program offers post-Master’s certificate programs for those individuals who need additional credits for licensure. Each major (Professional Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and I/O-Counseling and Consulting) has its own certificate program. Who are Professional Counselors and What Do They Do? Although the specific title differs by state, licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are master’s-level clinicians who provide mental health, psychological, or human development principles to address wellness, personal growth, career development, and mental or emotional health issues. Education and training is oriented toward the adoption of a client-centered, rather than illness-centered, approach. LPCs work with individuals or groups in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. Other activities of counselors include consultation, prevention, and research. LPCs make up a large percentage of the workforce employed in mental health agencies and organizations, and their work is covered by managed care organizations and health plans. Many LPCs have a private practice. What is the Program? The Professional Counseling (PC) program at La Salle places an emphasis on the integration of theory and practice. It is a 48 credit hour program which is normally completed in three years part-time or two years full-time. It prepares students for licensure as Professional Counselors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and most other states, and/or to be certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the national exam for this certification at La Salle or another site approved by NBCC. La Salle’s Professional Counseling program is also excellent preparation for those students planning to pursue doctoral studies in clinical or counseling psychology. How does the Program Progress? The PC program progresses from a knowledge base of core courses in counseling theory and psychology to a sequence of skills courses in assessment and intervention. The experience culminates with clinical practice in a one-semester Practicum which is followed by a 12-month Internship. What are the Degree Requirements?
*No thesis required Why study Professional Counseling 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:
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 Professional Counseling Program is that it is offered in its entirety at three campuses:
Students can choose to take classes at any of these campuses. 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:
Life experience is valued and therefore some preference will be given applicants who present relevant work experience, either paid or volunteer. 
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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