Academic Programs and Disciplines Psychology The M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health are offered through the Department of Psychology and administered through the Graduate School.
M.A. in Counseling Psychology Major in Counseling Psychology (COPG) The M.A. in Counseling Psychology program has three purposes: • to prepare learners to counsel in a variety of settings; • to prepare learners for doctoral studies, if they wish to continue their education; and • to further learners’ understanding of psychology and enable them to integrate this understanding within a Christian worldview. The coursework includes the theoretical and research bases of the discipline, ethical/spiritual issues related to the profession, and a wide range of counseling skills. In addition, the 700-hour practicum synthesizes and applies these elements in a clinical setting. To earn the degree, learners must demonstrate: a) academic success, and b) character, ethics, and relational skills consistent with the role and responsibility of the professional counselor. The program is designed to meet the educational requirements for license in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy). An additional license option for learners completing the M.A. in Counseling Psychology is to complete additional coursework and clinical practicum hours in the area of marriage and family therapy and apply for license through the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. Contact either the program or clinical director for more information.
Program Design • The program is designed to be completed in two academic years of full-time study or three academic years of part-time study including one summer session. • Classes meet one or two evenings each week, depending on full-time or parttime status. • A 700-hour practicum is required during the final year. • A supportive learning community is achieved through the cohort model—a small group of learners who will progress through their degree program together. • Two cohorts begin each academic year in the fall term.
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