Counseling Psychology Curriculum

Required Courses SH

CAP G200 Introduction to Counseling: Theory and Process in an Ecological Context / 3

CAP G201 Introduction to Assessment / 3

CAP G202 Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis / 3

CAP G203 Understanding Culture and Diversity / 3

Specialty Requirements SH

CAP G220 Development across the Life Span / 3

CAP G235 Vocational Education and Career Development / 3

CAP G242 Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning / 3

CAP G250 Individual Interventions / 3

CAP G260 Community Counseling Psychology / 3

CAP G282 Ethics in Professional Development / 3

CAP G287 Group Counseling / 3

CAP G375 Substance Use and Treatment / 3

CAP G380 Seminar in Feminist Psychology / 3

CAP G399 Clinical Skills in Counseling Psychology / 3

CAP G401 Practicum in Counseling Psychology / 3

CAP G510 Internship in Counseling Psychology 1 / 3

CAP G511 Internship in Counseling Psychology 2 / 3

Electives SH

(9 SH from the following)

CAP G210 Advanced Assessment of Individual Domains / 3

CAP G222 Human Sexuality / 3

CAP G225 Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology / 3

CAP G230 Health Issues in Counseling / 3

CAP G283 Brief Therapies / 3

CAP G285 Advanced Interventions / 3

CAP G286 Family Counseling Intervention / 3

CAP G290 Reality Therapy / 3

CAP G370 Seminar in Health Psychology / 3

CAP G390 History and Systems of Psychology / 3

CAP G394 Advanced Multicultural Psychology / 3

Total number of courses 20

Total number of credits 60 SH

 The typical length of the program is two years full time. This includes a required 700-hour practicum/internship experience supervised by licensed mental health professionals. Sites for these experiences may include: hospital inpatient psychiatric units, community-based counseling services, women’s crisis centers, and other settings.

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