National University California

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - Psicología

National University California
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    Presencial en California
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  • Lugar:
    9388 Lightwave Avenue
    California (San Diego) CA 92123
    Estados Unidos de América
  • Titulación:
    Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Presentación

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree provides the academic pathway for students who are committed to the practice of professional counseling. The program includes core courses that all MA Counseling Psychology students must take and two Areas of Specialization options. Each student must choose one of the following specializations:

The MA Counseling Psychology - MFT Area of Specialization emphasizes marriage and family therapy and is designed for students who are committed to the practice of individual, couples, family, adolescent, and child psychotherapy. This version of the degree meets the academic requirements necessary to sit for the Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) License mandated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the state of California. Students may take courses from the LPCC Area of Specialization as their electives if they want to qualify for both licenses. They must take one additional theoretical course and complete the additional practicum hours required for the LPCC license in order to meet the educational requirements for both licenses.

Requisitos

Students interested in enrolling in this program should contact the appropriate campus for further information regarding the application process.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the University graduate admission requirements listed in the general information as well as the MAC program criteria. All applicants are evaluated for the psychotherapy profession, regardless of career goals. Students must submit an application packet, pass a personal interview, and attend the program orientation before they may begin classes.

Students for whom English is not their primary language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam and receive one of the below scores before beginning the program:

Paper-based - 550

Computer-based - 213

Internet Based - 79

Students must submit their TOEFL score with their application.

Students should consult the regional faculty to determine at what point in the sequence they may enter the program. Entrance points may differ in each region.

Objetivos

Analyze core psychological concepts that underpin counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health counseling.
Critically evaluate the relevant methods of research used in the study of behavior and their limitations.
Critically evaluate the controversies and regions of theoretical uncertainty within the current systems of mental health care.
Establish professional relationships with diverse clients that provide the evidence-based relational conditions for therapeutic change.
Uphold current professional standards of ethics, values, and laws related to the practice of professional psychotherapists.
Demonstrate cultural competence in addressing the mental health needs of people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances, including an appreciation for the wide cultural diversity among California´s multiple diverse communities.
Assess and diagnose psychological distress and/or impairment, mental disorders, and problems in living in diverse individuals and systems within various mental health settings.

Programa

To receive the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, students must complete at least 90 quarter units of graduate work. A total of 13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to this degree and if the units were not used in earning another advanced degree. Students for whom English is a second language must take and pass an English Language Proficiency exam prior to beginning any coursework. Students should refer to the section on graduate admission for specific information regarding additional application and evaluation requirements.

Prerequisites for the Major (2 courses; 9 quarter units)

Students who hold a bachelor´s degree in Psychology may request these courses to be waived. Please contact the Lead Faculty. These courses will count towards the 90 quarters units of graduate work.

PSY 501A Foundations in Counseling I
PSY 501B Foundations in Counseling II
Core Requirements Sequence I (6 courses; 27 quarter units)
In cohort system locations students will take classes from this sequence then take 3 area of specialization courses, Core Course Sequence II, and any electives required. Students in open enrollment locations should consult their regional lead faculty for the sequence of their courses.
Core Requisite(s):
PSY 605 Lifespan Development
PSY 608 Evidence-Based Practice
PSY 610 Case Management
PSY 611A Counseling Paradigms I
PSY 612A Clinical Assessment I
PSY 612B Clinical Assessment II
LPCC Specialization
Students in the LPCC track will take these courses between Core Sequence I and II.
PSY 653 Research: Paradigms & Critique
PSY 624A Testing and Assessment
CED 612 Career & Academic Counseling
MFT Specialization
Students in the MFT track will take these courses between Core Sequence I and II.
PSY 636 Child and Adolescent Therapy
PSY 632A Family Therapy
PSY 632B Couples Therapy
Core Requirements Sequence II (9 Courses; 40.5 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
PSY 628 Group Therapy
PSY 627 Legal & Ethical Issues
PSY 611B Counseling Paradigms II
PSY 680A Counseling Practicum I
PSY 678 Clinical Biopsychology
CHD 640 Treatment of Addictions
PSY 679 Psychology of Trauma
PSY 637 Cultural Competencies
PSY 680B Counseling Prac II for MFTs
OR
PSY 680C Counseling Prac II for LPCCs
Approved Electives (2 courses; 9 quarter units)
Students may choose two of the following electives to complete their program. Students who were required to take PSY 501A and PSY 501B at the beginning of the program have fulfilled their elective credit units with those courses.
CED 612 Career & Academic Counseling
CED 613 Assessment for Ed Counselors
IHS 614 Mind-Body Therapy for Healing
AGE 602 Foundations of Gerontology II
AGE 611 Psychology of Older Adults
AGE 613 Counseling Older Adults
Specialization
Specialization in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC)
Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

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