Counseling
The Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology and the Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling are designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for practice in counseling and related human service professions.
The MA in Counseling Psychology degree program provides professional preparation for those wishing to become counselors working primarily with adults in a range of community counseling settings. The MEd in School Counseling degree program is designed to prepare counselors to work with children and youth across all school levels (K-12).
Both degrees require completion of 48 credits and have a common core of courses. Integrating the theoretical with the practical, the programs combine academic preparation in the areas of behavioral sciences as well as related areas of counseling and research, with relevant practical experiences. These degree programs place heavy emphasis on interpersonal and helping relationships, and require considerable commitment on the part of the student. Most adults working full time will need approximately 24 to 36 months to complete the degree.
Students close to graduating are eligible to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE), which is offered in Heidelberg during the spring term.
Degree Plans
MA in Counseling Psychology
PSYC 502* Principles and Philosophy of Counseling
PSYC 734* Counseling Theory and Practice
COUN 731* Group Counseling
EDUC 507 Human Growth and Development
EDUC 706 Introduction to Research
COUN 608 Career Counseling and Development
COUN 610 Appraisal, Assessment, and Evaluation
COUN 633 Multicultural Counseling
COUN 732 Family Counseling
COUN 762 Drug and Alcohol Counseling
PSYC 710 Psychometric Testing
PSYC 714 Clinical Assessment in Psychotherapy
PSYC 780 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Therapy
PSYC 836+ Practicum in Counseling Psychology
PSYC 858+ Internship in Counseling Psychology
PSYC 861+ Seminar in Counseling Psychology (Capstone)
TOTAL CREDITS 48
+These are 16-week courses offered over two sessions.
*Note that these three courses are only offered on-site:
PSYC 502, PSYC 734, COUN 731.
MEd in School Counseling
PSYC 502* Principles and Philosophy of Counseling
PSYC 734* Counseling Theory and Practice
COUN 731* Group Counseling
EDUC 507 Human Growth and Development
EDUC 706 Introduction to Research
COUN 608 Career Counseling and Development
COUN 610 Appraisal, Assessment, and Evaluation
COUN 633 Multicultural Counseling
COUN 840 Counseling Children and Adolescents
PSYC 710 Psychometric Testing
PSYC 714 Clinical Assessment in Psychotherapy
PSYC 780 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Therapy
SPED 511 Special Education Perspective
COUN 836+ Practicum in School Counseling
COUN 837+ Internship in School Counseling
COUN 861+ Seminar in School Counseling (Capstone)
TOTAL CREDITS 48
+These are 16-week courses offered over two sessions.
*Note these three courses are offered only on-site:
PSYC 502, PSYC 734, COUN 731.
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UMUC Europe Graduate Catalog
Last updated: 8 July 2011