Curriculum
Specialized coursework
and hands-on practica.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program includes coursework and a training practicum.
Course Sequence
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 Clinical Practicum.
| YEAR ONE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 12 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 14 |
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 |
| 350 Community Psychology 3 credits |
* 213 Community Service Practicum I 1 credit |
214 Community Service Practicum II 1 credit |
| * 505 Professional Development, Issues and Ethics 3 credits |
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 credits |
* 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 credits |
| 520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 credits |
* 472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy 3 credits |
473 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy II |
| 623 Life Span Development 3 credits |
* 647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health & Dysfunction for Counselors 3 credits |
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| 679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 credits |
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| YEAR TWO | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term Term Credits = 12 |
Spring Term Term Credits = 6 |
Summer Term Term Credits = 8 |
| 497 Research Methods 3 credits |
503 M.A. Practicum Seminar II 2 credits |
438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 credits |
| 502 M.A. Practicum Seminar I 2 credits |
507 M.A. Practicum II 1 credit |
433 Parent Education: Adlerian Theory & Interventions |
| 506 M.A. Practicum I 1 credit |
662 Overview of Marriage and Family Models 3 credits |
Elective |
| 516 Appraisal of Individuals 3 credits |
995 MAC Comprehensive Evaluation 0 credits |
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| 569 Lifestyle and Career Development 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 being concurrently enrolled in two semesters of practicum seminars. You must complete a minimum of 700 clock hours of Clinical Practicums.
At least one of the following courses must be taken concurrently with Community Service Practicum I & II:
- Community Psychology (350)
- Professional Development, Issues and Ethics (505)
- Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology (402)
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences (641)
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.