Counseling Programs

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR PROGRAMS
leading to the Master of Science in Counselor Education degree, are designed to provide the counselor-in-training with the personal and professional skills necessary for developing competencies in individual and group counseling, consultation, educational planning and career development. Both programs meet the certification requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Educational Specialist I.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR PROGRAMS
leading to the Master of Arts in Counseling degree, prepare counselors for careers in settings such as mental health, child welfare and family counseling agencies; institutions for the aging; employment and personnel offices; parishes; college counseling centers and fields dealing with chemical dependency and other addictions.
There are three areas of concentration available within the M.A. in Counseling:
ADDICTION COUNSELING
AGENCY COUNSELING
PASTORAL COUNSELING

Master of Science in Counselor Education
48 Semester Hours

SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours
EDUC 501 Research Theory (3)
PSY 514 Human Development 3

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
39 semester hours
*COUN 504 Philosophical Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
*COUN 505 Career Development I (3)
*COUN 518 Applied Practice I (3)
*COUN 525 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3
*COUN 543 The Group Process in Counseling (3)
*COUN 544 Counseling Techniques (3)
*COUN 545 Applied Practice II in Secondary School Counseling (3)
*COUN 546 Organization and Administration of Counseling Services (3)
*COUN 552 Internship in Secondary School Counseling (3)
*COUN 572 Counselor Education Seminar-Secondary (3)
*PSY 561 or
*COUN 561 Introduction to Psychological Testing (3)
*PSY 581 or
*COUN 563 Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents (3)
*PSY 572 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3)
* "B" grade required

III. ELECTIVES 3 semester hours

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours
EDUC 501 Research Theory (3)
PSY 514 Human Development (3)

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
39 semester hours
*COUN 504 Philosophical Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
*COUN 505 Career Development (3)
*COUN 518 Applied Practice I (3)
*COUN 521 The Role of the Counselor Consultant in the Elementary School (3)
*COUN 523 Applied Practice II in Elementary School Counseling (3)
*COUN 524 Internship in Elementary School Counseling (3)
*COUN 525 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
*COUN 543 The Group Process in Counseling (3)
*COUN 544 Counseling Techniques (3)
*COUN 572 Counselor Education Seminar - Elementary (3)
*PSY 561 or
*COUN 561 Introduction to Psychological Testing (3)
*PSY 563 Assessment of Learning (3)
*PSY 572 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3)

*"B" grade required

III. ELECTIVES
3 semester hours

Master of Arts in Counseling
48 Semester Hours

I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours
*PSY 514 Human Development (3)
or
*COUN 576 Adult Development (3)
*PSY 503 Research Methods and Statistics I (3)

II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
30 semester hours
*COUN 504 Philosophical Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
*COUN 518 Applied Practice I (3)
*COUN 525 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy (3)
*COUN 543 The Group Process in Counseling (3)
*COUN 544 Counseling Techniques (3)
*COUN 545 Applied Practice II in Counseling (3)
*COUN 553 Internship in Agency Counseling (3)
*PSY 531 Psychopathology (3)
*PSY 561 or
*COUN 561 Introduction to Psychological Testing (3)
*PSY 572 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3)
* "B" grade required
III. SPECIALIZATION
12 semester hours
Twelve credits are taken in counselor or related disciplines,
depending on the experiential background, interests and professional goals of the student.

Sequence of Counseling Courses
Students are reminded that certain courses are sequential and may not be taken out of sequence. Students are not permitted to take Applied Practice II and Internship simultaneously. Students who are seeking their M.A. degrees in Counseling must complete their degrees prior to applying for and enrolling in school certification programs. The counseling sequence is:

Coun 504 Philosophical Foundations of Counseling & Psychotherapy
Coun 518 Applied Practice I
Coun 525 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
Coun 544 Counseling Techniques
Coun 523/Coun 545 Applied Practice II
Coun 524/Coun 552 Internship

Certain courses (i.e., Coun 544, Coun 523 and Coun 545) are not available during summer sessions. Some courses (i.e., Coun 521 and Coun 543) are summer only courses; Psy 516 is typically a fall only course. Internship (excluding M.A. program) courses are not available during summer sessions. Full-time students in the Counseling Programs should expect to spend a minimum of five (5) academic semesters, excluding summer sessions, in order to complete their degree requirements. Admission to Applied Practice II and Internship require permission of the Chairperson and the academic advisor or applied practice/internship instructor.

Psychology Programs
Master of Arts in Psychology

Graduate study in Psychology at Marywood attempts to provide the student with an in-depth view of the scientific foundations and professional applications of the discipline. The curriculum serves the needs of students who wish to apply psychological principles and techniques in varied professional settings. The master's level program is also an appropriate preparation for those who wish to pursue further study at the doctoral level in a more specialized area. Program concentrations leading to the Master of Arts in Psychology are available in the following areas:
General/Theoretical Psychology
Clinical Services
The Clinical Services concentration requires a minimum of 48 graduate credits, while the General/Theoretical concentration requires a minimum of 45 credits. The specialty completed will be given a transcript designation.

I. Core Courses
21 semester hours

PSY 503 Research Methods and Statistics I (3)
PSY 504 Research Methods and Statistics II (3)
PSY 506 Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 514 Human Development (3)
OR
PSY 518 Advanced Human Development 3
PSY 517 Personality Psychology 3
PSY 521 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 523 Contemporary Learning Theories (3)

These courses are required for both concentration areas listed below. Students are encouraged to complete core courses early in their program of study.
The program stresses development of competencies. Alternate courses may be approved for those who can demonstrate competency in a required area. Test-out procedures for those who seek required course waivers should be discussed with the Department Chairperson. The student should understand that program adjustments will not diminish the number of credits required for a degree.
Psychology students are encouraged to take their comprehensive examinations upon completion of the seven required courses.
II. General/Theoretical Concentration
45 semester hours
This concentration is intended for those students who wish to develop a broad-based understanding of psychology for varied purposes (not necessarily involving clinical applications). Students select an appropriate set of elective courses from available department offerings with the approval of an advisor. The Professional Contribution requirement for this concentration may involve either Psychology 555 or Psychology 556.

III. Clinical Services Concentration
48 semester hours
This concentration is intended for those who wish to function in a mental health agency or other human services setting where the psychologist provides a range of consultative, assessment and therapeutic functions. In consultation with the advisor, selection of electives in this concentration may focus on specific client populations and areas of expertise. A course of studies can be designed that emphasizes work with children and adolescents or work with adults. Degree students who have long-range school psychology certification goals may also wish to consider this option. Choice of electives and their sequencing should be discussed with the advisor and/or Chairperson.

Careful selection of electives can also lead to successful completion of the School Psychologist Certification Program (see page 99). Students should note that the certification program is separate from the degree program. While the degree and certification requirements may parallel each other at certain points, admission to the certification program is not automatic upon admission to the degree program. Those also interested in certification should contact the Program Director for specific details. The certification program ordinarily requires completion of at least 60 graduate-level credits in addition to an extended field work experience. Further details regarding the Clinical Services concentration are provided in the Student Handbook of the department.

A. Assessment and Diagnostic Methods (9 credits minimum)
Psy 531 Psychopathology ₁ (3)
Psy 532 Child Psychopathology₁ (3)
Psy 562 Individual Intelligence Testing (elective) (3)
Psy 570 Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment Techniques (elective) (3)
Psy 580 Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology in Adults
(elective) (3)
Psy 581 Socio-emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents (elective) (3)

B. Intervention Methods (9 credits minimum)
Psy 571 Individual Psychotherapy (required) (3)
Psy 577 Practicum (required) (3)
Psy 526 Community Psychology (elective) (3)
Psy 559 Pre-Practicum (elective)₂ (3)
or
Coun 518 Applied Practice I (elective)₂ (3)
Psy 572 Group Psychotherapy (elective) (3)
Psy 573 Therapy with Children (elective) (3)
Psy 574 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (elective) (3)

C. Electives (3-9 credits)
Selection of elective courses in the department is in consultation with the advisor.

D. Closure Experience Students, in consultation with their advisor and the Department Chairperson, may select one of the three alternatives listed below to meet the Closure Experience requirements of this concentration. Two of these (PSY 556, 578) are credit-bearing courses which reduce the number of elective credits from nine to six (see above).

PSY 555 Professional Contribution
PSY 556 Master's Thesis
PSY 578 Internship (variable credit, 3 credit minimum)

Students should note that the internship option requires permission of the advisor and the Department Chairperson. Further details regarding these alternatives are available in the Student Handbook of the department.

1Students are required to complete either Psychology 531 or Psychology 532.
2 Students may take Psychology 559 or Counseling 518 as an elective, but not both courses.

School Psychologist Certification Program
This program is available to the qualified individual seeking certification as a school psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Applicants who possess the master's degree in psychology or related areas such as special education or counseling are considered. The necessary competencies will be developed through classroom instruction, practica, and placement in appropriate school and clinic settings. The program is an interdisciplinary one and attempts to prepare the school psychologist to meet the challenges encountered in a rapidly evolving educational milieu.
An applicant will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
1. A master's degree in an appropriate area.
2. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
3. A personal statement citing the applicant's reasons for entering the profession of school psychology and giving an estimate of potential for success in the field; included should be a resume of the applicant's professional experience.
4. A personal interview with the school psychology admissions committee.
Those admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth. The progress of each candidate is reviewed periodically. In addition to extended field work experience, the candidate normally can expect to complete at least 30 graduate credits beyond the master's degree. The specific course of studies prescribed will be tailored to the needs of the individual and will reflect the program's philosophical commitments.

Study in Counseling
This program is intended for practitioners of counseling who are functioning in clinics, agencies, schools and colleges. Open to holders of master's degrees in counseling, psychology, social work or related area, it offers a highly trained practitioner's certificate at the completion of 24 semester hours of graduate course work and training. CAGS is an individually oriented program designed to meet the needs of its students for advanced study and field work in counseling and is flexible enough to provide training for a variety of specialists. Each student, with an assigned advisor, will plan his/her program of studies and draw up a contract which will be reviewed each semester until completion of the program.

Art Therapy
The Department of Psychology and Counseling participates with the Art Department in a program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Art Therapy. The program is centered administratively in the Art Department and ordinarily requires completion of an undergraduate art degree as an admissions consideration. Since the program is interdisciplinary in nature, undergraduate psychology majors with an appropriate art background also may be considered for admission. The Chairperson of the Art Department should be contacted for specific details.