MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Course of Study
Total semester hours required: 60
Required courses (50 semester hours):
- PSY 601 (4) Applied Multivariate Statistics
- PSY 602 (3) Research Methodology and Program Evaluation
- PSY 603 (3) Psychological Assessment
- PSY 604 (3) Professional Identity, Ethics, and Legal Issues
- PSY 611 (3) Lifespan Human Development
- PSY 612 (3) Career Development
- PSY 613 (3) Psychopathology over the Lifespan
- PSY 621 (3) Counseling Theory
- PSY 622 (4) Group Work and Counseling
- PSY 623 (3) Social and Cultural Foundations
- PSY 624 (3) Counseling Skills
- PSY 640 (6) Counseling Practicum
- PSY 659 (9) Internship
Electives (10 semester hours required):
- PSY 614 (3) Family System
- PSY 641 (3) School Behavior, Adjustment, and Problems
- PSY 642 (3) Educational and Vocational Assessment
- PSY 643 (3) School and Career Guidance and Consultation
- PSY 651 (3) Theories of Family Counseling
- PSY 652 (3) Couple Counseling
- PSY 694 (3) Advanced Topics
- PSY 699 (3) Directed Studies
- PSY 700 (3) Thesis Research (repeatable)
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses do I have to take? All of the core courses are required.
How long does it take to graduate? Full-time students will be able to graduate in two years if they follow the recommended sequence of courses and take 12-13 credits every semester or in three years if they take 6-9 credits per semester. For part-time students, it can take considerably longer to graduate, depending on the individual circumstances.
What happens if I fail to take a required course when recommended? You may have to wait until next academic year (or even two years, in some cases) in order to take that course. If the course serves as a prerequisite for other courses you may have to postpone taking those as well.
What courses can be transferred from other institutions? Courses that are equivalent to those taught at UH-Hilo can be transferred.