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Counseling Psychology

Typical Plan of Study (76 - 156 hours)

Courses required for students entering without a Master's degree

32 hours

Select 1 Educational Psychology Foundations Course

4 hours
Required for students entering without a master's degree.

Select 1 Education Policy, Organization and Leadership Foundations Course

4 hours
Required for students entering without a master's degree.

Select 2 courses in Advanced Statistics/measurement/methodology

8 hours

Assessment course

4 hours
Chosen in consultation with advisor

Diversity course

4 hours

Other courses may fulfill this requirement, with advisor approval.

APA Psychological Foundations requirements

0-32 hours

Please see the Counseling Program Handbook for more information.

Special Topics in Counseling Psychology

8 hours

Optional electives

0-16 hours

Advanced Practicum

4 hours

Internship

4-20 hours

Thesis Research

4-20 hours

Notes

For more information on the Counseling Psychology program, please view the Counseling Psychology Handbook.

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