Overview

Overview

Train to provide counseling and intervention for individuals, couples, families, work groups, and organizations in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Organizational Psychology (MAO) program. Combining theory and practice, the program includes organizational theory, design, and development. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a position in a variety of organizational psychology areas: talent management, team building, performance enhancement, executive coaching, organizational development, and employee assistance programs.

The program design is flexible, and you may choose a traditional three-year weekend sequence (including evening and online courses) or an accelerated two-year sequence (weekend courses supplemented by other offerings).

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from an international college or university
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Completion of the following semester courses in psychology with grades of "C" or better: General or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, and research methods or statistics. Equivalent coursework in other social sciences may also be considered.
• Applicants who meet the admission standards will be invited for an interview with faculty

Degree Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours, including all required courses
• Satisfactory completion of 700 clock hours of a counseling practicum; 300 hours of a business practicum; and 200 minimum clock hours of community service practicum  
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and no more than two grades or six credit hours of "C"
• Successful completion of the Master of Arts Qualifying Examination (MAQE)
• Submission of graduation application and full payment of all outstanding tuition and fees
• Faculty approval for graduation and recommendation to the Board of Trustees for the conferral of the Master of Arts in Counseling and Organizational Psychology

Licensure

Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be qualified to apply for the Licensed Professional Counselors examination in Illinois. With additional supervised experience, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors examination in Illinois.