This degree program explores psychological assessments, research, bibliographic methods, clinical issues in human diversity, treatment options, and group counseling. The student will work under supervision at an approved counseling site.
The Master of Arts in Psychology, Counseling meets the education requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, membership in the National Board of Certified Counselors and membership in the American Psychological Association.
Apply career development theories and techniques to work/career issues and problems.
Implement theory and techniques from multiple orientations to attend to therapeutic problems of individuals.
Employ assessment techniques to include crisis evaluation and diagnostic assessment to address clinical cases.
Utilize ethical and professional decision-making to deal with issues in the practice of psychotherapy and counseling.
Implement theory and techniques to facilitate a group process.
Analyze the role of psychopharmacological agents on the prevention and treatment of psychological dysfunction.
This program is only available to WA state residents. Please contact a University Enrollment Coach for details.
*If a student does not complete the required practicum hours and/or the Capstone Case Study during the PSYU 688, 689 course series, s/he will be enrolled in a required PSYU 695 Practicum Continuation course (0 credits) and required to pay a Practicum Continuation fee, per each course and session, until the student receives a P in the PSYU 688, 689 courses or until the student's seven-year program completion timeline has expired. Students will accumulate hours toward their practicum requirements only when enrolled in PSYU 688, 689, or 695.
The MFT degree prepares you to support and address the needs of individuals, spouses and families who are facing challenges.
In this degree program students will practice their technique and gain hands-on experience in research, bibliographic methods, ethical issues, human diversity, psychopathology, diagnosis, assessment and life span development.
What's the difference between MSW & MA.PSY?