M.A. in Psychology: Counseling Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with high quality education and training that is grounded in psychological science, and meets requirements for becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. We prepare you to deliver counseling services in a variety of settings including mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, correctional institutions, and independent private practice.
Psychological Methods and Core Content Courses (12 semester hours)
- Research Design in Psychology (PSY 6217)
- Experimental and Correlational Statistics for Psychology
(EXP 5735) - Cognitive Neuroscience (PSB 5035)
- Developmental Psychology (DEP 5055)
Clinical/Counseling Courses (39 semester hours)
- Assessment in Counseling (PCO 6315)
- Behavior and Cognitive Therapies (EAB 5705)
- Community Psychology (CYP 6005)
- Educational and Vocational Guidance (SDS 6345)
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Counseling (PCO 6206C)
- Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy (SOP 6776)
- Multicultural Counseling (PCO 6278)
- Pre-Practicum: Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
(PCO 6204) - Psychopathology (CLP 5166)
- Theories of Individual Counseling (PCO 6216)
- Theories of Group Counseling (PCO 6246)
- Substance Abuse Counseling (PCO 6312)
- Elective course
Practicum-Internship Courses/Supervision (9 semester hours)
- Practicum in Counseling (PCO 6946; 150 on-site hours)
- Internship in Counseling I (PCO 6948; 425 on-site hours)
- Internship in Counseling II (PCO 6948; 425 on-site hours)
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