MA/MS in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology prepares students to become licensed clinical professional counselors. Graduates may find positions in clinics, counseling centers and human service organizations. The program was accredited by a counseling accrediting body in 1998 and was reaccredited in 2018. Study includes personal self-discovery along with growth in core professional counseling competencies. Students finish in three years, two in the classroom and one in an internship. In Maryland, the training and part of the internship hours count toward licensure. Applications completed by February 15 receive priority. The program is offered by Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, a University System of Maryland institution. Prospective students can use the program page to review requirements and next steps, ask for information and begin an application. Detailed course listings and requirements are published on the same page for students planning their studies.