The M.S. in Clinical Professional Counseling is 60 credits, completed full time, and spans two years and four months. The curriculum is designed to map onto license eligibility for the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor license in Maryland, and many other states. The curriculum sequence is outlined below. Course days and times are determined each semester based on University and faculty scheduling, and may be held in the evenings.
Year 1
First Fall Semester (12 Credits)
PY 615 Advanced Psychopathology
PY 620 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
PY 621 Principles and Practices of Psychotherapy
PY 715 Human Biopsychology
First Spring Semester (12 Credits)
PY 600 Assessment and Appraisal
PY664 Lifespan Development
PY 710 Diversity Issues in Psychology
PY 746 Research Methods
Year 2
Summer (6 Credits)
PY 618 Group Therapy
PY 639 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Second Fall Semester (9 Credits)
PY 622 Advanced Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy #1
PY 657 Lifestyle & Career Development
PY 705 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling & Psychology
Second Spring Semester (9 Credits)
PY624 Marriage and Family Therapy
PY 712 Business Issues in Professional Practice
PY 770 Practicum (100 hours)
Year 3
Summer (6 credits)
PY622 Advanced Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy #2
PY 771 Off-Campus Externship I/PY 728 On-Campus Supervision (300 hours)
Third Fall Semester (6 credits)
PY742 Supervision of Counseling and Psychotherapy
PY 771 Off-Campus Externship I/PY 728 On-Campus Supervision (300 hours)
Total: 60 Credits; 2 Years & 4 Months