Curriculum
Specialized coursework and
hands-on practica.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Counseling and Organizational Psychology program includes coursework and a training practicum.
Traditional Sequence (Three Years)
Students should take courses in the proper sequence to satisfy prerequisites for advanced courses and to prepare for practicum placements. Courses marked with an asterik (*) must be complete before beginning the practicum.
| YEAR ONE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 6 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 8 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 8 |
| * 210 Professional Development Seminar 0 credits |
* 211 Community Service Seminar I 1 credit |
* 212 Community Service Seminar II 1 credit |
| 571 Foundations in Counseling and Organizational Consulting 3 credits |
* 213 Community Service Practicum I 1 credit |
* 214 Community Service Practicum II 1 credit |
| * 623 Life Span Development 3 credits |
* 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 credits |
* 472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy 3 credits |
| 574 Principles of Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 credits |
* 679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 credits |
|
| YEAR TWO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 9 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 9 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 6 |
| 438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 credits |
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 credits |
516 Individual Appraisal for Counselors in Practice 3 credits |
| 575 Executive Coaching/Consulting and Leadership Development 3 credits |
* 505 Professional Development, Issues and Ethics 3 credits |
* 520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 credits |
| * 647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction for Counselors 3 credits |
580 Organizational Theory and Change Management 3 credits |
|
| YEAR THREE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 9 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 6 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 5 |
| 569 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 credits |
589 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology II: Counseling 1 credit |
497 Research Methods 3 credits |
| 584 Organizational Consultation and Group Development 3 credits |
590 Organizational Psychology Practicum II: Counseling 2 credits |
586 Organizational Psychology Practicum III: Business 1 credit |
| 585 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology I: Counseling 1 credit |
662 Overview of Marriage and Family Therapy 3 credits |
588 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology III: Business 1 credit |
| 587 Organizational Psychology Practicum I: Counseling 2 credits |
995 Master's Clinical Qualifying Examination 0 credits |
|
Accelerated Sequence (Two Years)
Students should take courses in the proper sequence to satisfy prerequisites for advanced courses and to prepare for practicum placements. Courses marked with an asterik (*) must be complete before beginning the practicum.
| YEAR ONE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 9 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 11 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 11 |
| * 210 Professional Development Seminar 0 credits |
* 211 Community Service Seminar I 1 credit |
* 212 Community Service Seminar II 1 credit |
| 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology & Psychopathology 3 credits |
* 213 Community Service Practicum I 1 credit |
* 214 Community Service Practicum II 1 credit |
| 571 Foundations in Counseling and Organizational Consulting 3 credits |
505 Professional Development, Issues & Ethics 3 credits |
*438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 credits |
| * 623 Life Span Development 3 credits |
520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 credits |
* 472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy 3 credits |
| 647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health & Dysfunction for Counselors 3 credits |
* 679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 credits |
|
| YEAR TWO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 12 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 12 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 11 |
| 569 Lifestyle & Career Development 3 credits |
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 credits |
497 Research Methods 3 credits |
| 574 Principals of Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 credits |
584 Organizational Consultation & Group Development 3 credits |
575 Executive Coaching/Consulting & Leadership Development 3 credits |
| 580 Organizational Theory & Change Management 3 credits |
589 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology II: Counseling 1 credit |
586 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology III: Business 1 credit |
| 585 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Organizational Psychology I: Counseling 1 credit |
590 Organizational Psychology Practicum II: Counseling 2 credits |
588 Organizational Psychology Practicum III: Business 1 credit |
| 587 Organizational Psychology Practicum I: Counseling 2 credits |
662 Overview of Marriage & Family Therapy 3 credits |
995 Master's Clinical Qualifying Exam (MAQE) 0 credits |
| 516 Individual Appraisal for Counselors in Practice 3 credits |
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Practicum
An integral part of all master's programs at the Adler School is supervised field placements. Ongoing involvement in clinical activities at professional training sites, including Adler Community Health Services, provides an opportunity to apply and further develop the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies gained in coursework.
In your first year, the Community Service Practicum focuses on developing skills for community-based interventions, advocacy, social justice, and systemic interventions that benefit human welfare and well-being. You’ll spend eight to ten hours per week over the course of six months at an approved site while concurrently enrolled in required coursework. A minimum of 200 clock hours of practicums is required.
In your second year, the practicum focuses on developing competencies required for entry-level practice upon graduation. Expect to spend at least two days per week over the course of at least nine months at an approved site while concurrently enrolled in two semesters of practicum seminars. You must complete a minimum of 700 clock hours of Clinical Practicums. In addition, you must complete a third practicum placement in business (minimum of 300 clock hours) while concurrently enrolled in a business seminar.
At least one of the following courses must be taken concurrently with Community Service Practicum I & II:
- Professional Development, Issues and Ethics (505)
- Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology (402)
- Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities (679)
The Director of Clinical Training and Community Service will work with you to identify and approve clinical experiences. Because the focus is on integrating master's-level education with master's-level clinical training, the Adler School does not grant transfer credit for practicum credits earned elsewhere. Please refer to the Practicum Handbook for detailed information.