MA/MS in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

This counseling psychology master's prepares students to seek licensure as professional counselors in the state. It blends clinical and community psychology in a 60-credit program that examines how social and cultural forces shape mental health, including diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The approach is whole-person, humanistic and phenomenological, using multiple frameworks to understand human experience while respecting each person's dignity and rights. Courses include counseling theories and interventions. Graduates can work in clinical settings or lead community programs in human services, wellness, prevention, education and health promotion. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. The program is offered on campus. Prospective applicants can look over the published degree requirements and course descriptions, then contact the admissions office through the university website to ask how this program fits their background and schedule.