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Psychology and Counseling ProgramsChairperson: Edward J. O'Brien, Ph.D. Master's and Post-Master's Certification || Counseling Programs || Psychology Programs || Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies || Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology The Department of Psychology and Counseling provides a range of programs designed to serve the interests and professional orientations of varied human service practitioners. Marywood has been involved in the preparation of Psychologists, Counselors, and other mental health professionals for over 50 years.
Programs have sufficient flexibility to permit individual students, under advisement, to plan part-time or full-time schedules appropriate to their individual needs and professional priorities. (Please note that the Psy.D. program is available only to fulltime students.) Competencies are developed through formal courses, independent study and extensive supervised practica and internships, both on and off campus. Student advisement and review are essential components of the overall training program. Trainee progress is monitored by the faculty during periodic student progress review sessions. In order to acquire the required competencies, a student may need more than the minimum credits required. The department has a long tradition of preparing professionals for service in the educational setting. Educational Specialist certificates and/or degree programs are available in secondary school counseling, elementary school counseling and school psychology. Those interested in a broader area of service may consider the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with an applied emphasis in diverse settings. Also available are concentrations in Child Clinical/School and in Clinical Services leading to the Master of Arts in Psychology. Other psychology degree options are available for those who wish to develop a systematic understanding of human behavior for purposes of self-enrichment, pre-doctoral preparation and other related purposes. Finally, a doctoral program leading to the Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree is offered. Graduates of the Department of Psychology and Counseling have enjoyed excellent career opportunities and placements. Graduates are employed in institutions of higher education, community mental health agencies and elementary or secondary schools throughout the eastern United States. In addition, a number of graduates are doctoral students, continuing their education at major universities in the United States (University of Missouri, University of Connecticut, Brandeis University, Florida Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Penn State University, Brown University, etc.).
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Master of Science in Counselor EducationSecondary School Counselor I. CORE COURSES |
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EDUC 501
3
PSY 514
3
II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
42 semester hours
* "B" grade required
COUN 504
3
COUN 505
3
* COUN 518
3
COUN 525
3
COUN 532
3
COUN 543
3
* COUN 544
3
* COUN 545
3
COUN 546
3
3 total
COUN 572
3
COUN 561
3
COUN 581
3
PSY 572
3
Elementary School Counselor
48 semester hours
I. CORE COURSES
6 semester hours
EDUC 501
3
PSY 514
3
II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
42 semester hours
* "B" grade required
COUN 504
3
COUN 505
3
* COUN 518
3
COUN 521
The Role of the Counselor Consultant in the Elementary School
3
* COUN 523
3
3 total
COUN 525
3
COUN 532
3
COUN 543
3
* COUN 544
3
COUN 572
3
COUN 561
3
PSY 563
3
PSY 572
3
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling60 semester hours
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PSY 514
3
PSY 503
3
II. COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
45 semester hours
* "B" grade required
COUN 504
3
COUN 505
3
COUN 507
3
* COUN 518
3
COUN 525
3
COUN 530
Ethics and Professional Conduct in
Counseling and Psychotherapy3
COUN 532
3
COUN 543
3
* COUN 544
3
* COUN 545
3
6 total
PSY 531
3
COUN 561
3
PSY 572
3
III. ELECTIVES
9 semester hours
Nine credits are taken in counselor or related disciplines, depending on the experiential background, interests and professional goals of the student.
Suggested Counseling Electives
COUN 506
3 COUN 538
3 COUN 574
3 COUN 575
3 COUN 582
3 COUN 583
3 COUN 584
3 COUN 586
3 COUN 587
3 COUN 588
Introduction to Pastoral Counseling:
Foundation, Theory, Practice3 COUN 589
3
Psychology and other University courses can be elected with the advice of and/or permission of the student's advisor and the program director.
Students are reminded that certain courses are sequential and may not be taken out of sequence. Students are not permitted to take Applied Practice II and Internship simultaneously. Students who are seeking their M.A. degrees in Mental Health Counseling must complete their degrees prior to applying for and enrolling in school certification programs. The counseling sequence is:
COUN 504
3 COUN 518
3 COUN 525
3 COUN 544
3 COUN 523/COUN 545
3 COUN 524/COUN 552
3
Certain courses (i.e., COUN 544, COUN 523 and COUN 545) are not available during summer sessions. Some courses (i.e., COUN 521 and COUN 543) are summer only courses. Internship (excluding M.A. program) courses are not available during summer sessions.
Full-time students in the Counseling Programs should expect to spend a minimum of five (5) academic semesters (6 for Mental Health concentration) in order to complete their degree requirements.
Admission to Applied Practice II and Internship require permission of the academic advisor or applied practice/internship instructor.
All degree students must take a minimum of six credit hours (part-time) or nine credit hours (full-time) per semester and follow the program cohort model (see Counseling Programs Student Handbook for details).
MA Psychology || School Psychologist Certification Program
Graduate study in Psychology at Marywood attempts to provide the student with an in-depth view of the scientific foundations and professional applications of the discipline. The curriculum serves the needs of students who wish to apply psychological principles and techniques in varied professional settings. The master's level program is also an appropriate preparation for those who wish to pursue further study at the doctoral level in a more specialized area. Program concentrations leading to the Master of Arts in Psychology are available in the following areas:
A School Psychology- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) amd a post-masters program are also offered in School Psychology
The Clinical Services and Child Clinical/School concentrations require a minimum of 48 graduate credits, while the General/Theoretical concentration requires a minimum of 45 credits. The specialty completed will be given a transcript designation. A student with aspirations to seek licensure as a Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania is advised to complete one of the 48 credit programs and to consult with his/her advisors and with the Pennsylvania Department of State licensing board for Professional Counseling so as to facilitate the most efficient completion of licensing requirements. Students who graduate from one of the 48 credit psychology programs will need to complete a minimum of 12 additional graduate credits in order to meet licensing requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. More information about licensing issues is presented in the Student Handbook: M.A. and School Programs in Psychology.
In order to be admitted into the Clinical Services, Child Clinical
Services, and School
Psychology
program tracks students must (1) have a Q.P.A.
of at least 3.25 and (2) submit a supportive letter from at least
one psychologist in the department (other supportive letters may
be submitted as well); and (3) obtain clearance from the Pennsylvania
State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Such
clearances are required before the student can register for internship
or practicum courses. Applicants to these tracks may also be required
to complete a personal interview with a faculty review committee
as part of the review process.
PSY 503
3
PSY 504
3
PSY 506
OR
PSY 5073
3PSY 514
OR
PSY 5183
3PSY 517
3
PSY 521
3
PSY 523
3
These courses are required for both concentration areas listed below. Students are encouraged to complete core courses early in their program of study.
The program stresses development of competencies. Alternate courses may be approved for those who can demonstrate competency in a required area. Test-out procedures should be discussed with the advisor or department chairperson for those who seek course waivers of required courses. The student should understand that program adjustments will not diminish the number of credits required for a degree; they will, however, allow the student to take more advanced specialty courses as part of the program of study.
Psychology students are encouraged to take their comprehensive examinations upon completion of the seven required courses.
This concentration is intended for those students who wish to develop a broad-based understanding of psychology for varied purposes (not necessarily involving clinical applications). Students select an appropriate set of elective courses from available department offerings with the approval of an advisor. The Professional Contribution requirement for this concentration may involve either Psychology 555 or Psychology 556.
CLINICAL SERVICES CONCENTRATION
48 semester hours
This
concentration is intended for those who wish to function in a mental
health agency or other human services setting where the psychologist
provides a range of consultative, assessment and therapeutic functions.
In consultation with the advisor, selection of electives in
this concentration may focus on specific client populations
and areas of expertise. A course of studies can be designed
that emphasizes work with children and adolescents and/or
work with adults. Students with primary interests in working with
children and adolescents should consider the Child Clinical Services,
or School Psychology tracks described below. Choice of electives
and their sequencing should be discussed with the advisor and/or
chairperson.
Further details regarding the Clinical Services concentration are provided in the Student Handbook: M.A. and School Programs in Psychology.
Assessment and Diagnostic Methods (9 credits minimum)
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PSY 531 |
3 |
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PSY 532 |
3 |
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PSY 562 |
Individual Intelligence Testing (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 570 |
Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment Techniques (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 580 |
Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology in Adults (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 581 |
Socio-emotional Assessment of Children and Adolescents (elective) |
3 |
Intervention Methods (9 credtis minimum)
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PSY 571 |
Individual Psychotherapy (required) |
3 |
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* PSY 577 |
Practicum (required) |
3 |
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PSY 526 |
Community Psychology (elective) |
3 |
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Pre-Practicum
(elective)2 |
3 |
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| COUN 584 | Marital Counseling and Therapy (elective) | 3 |
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PSY 572 |
Group Psychotherapy (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 573 |
Therapy with Children (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 574 |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (elective) |
3 |
Electives (3-9 credits)3
Selection of elective courses in the department is in consultation with the advisor.
Closure Experience
Students, in consultation with their advisor and the department chairperson, may select one of the three alternatives listed below to meet the Closure Experience requirements of this concentration. Two of these (PSY 556, 578) are credit-bearing courses which reduce the number of elective credits from nine to six (see above).
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PSY 555 |
0 |
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PSY 556 |
3 |
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PSY 578 |
Internship (variable credit, 3 credit minimum) |
3 |
Students should note that the internship option requires permission of the advisor and the Department Chairperson. Further details regarding these alternatives are available in the Student Handbook.
This concentration is intended for those who wish to work with children or youth in a variety of settings. These included mental health or human services agencies, elementary and secondary school settings, family and educational counseling practices, and child development centers. This course of study provides the best preparation for further training in school psychology or in a Ph.D. program in child clinical or developmental psychology. Counselors and psychologists who are already working in clinical settings but who wish to enhance their skills with children and adolescents will also benefit from courses in this concentration.
Assessment and Diagnostic Methods (12 credits minimum)
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PSY 532 |
Child Psychopathology (required) |
3 |
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PSY 581 |
Socio-Emotional
Assessment of Children and |
3 |
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PSY 531 |
Adult Psychopathology (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 561 |
Introduction
to Psychological Testing |
3 |
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PSY 562 |
Cognitive Assessment (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 563 |
Assessment of Learning (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 580 |
Assessment
of Personality and |
3 |
Intervention Methods (12 credits minimum)
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COUN 518 |
Applied Practice I (required) Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy |
3 3 |
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*PSY/S ED 539 |
3 |
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*PSY 585 |
3 |
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PSY 577 |
Practicum -- Child Clinic / School Placement (required) |
3 |
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PSY 571 |
Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 573 |
Therapy with Children (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 572 |
Group Psychotherapy (elective) |
3 |
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PSY 574 |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (elective) |
3 |
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COUN 574 |
Family Therapy (elective) |
3 |
Closure Experience (0 -- 3 credits)
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PSY 555 |
0 |
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PSY 556 |
3 |
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PSY 578 |
Internship (variable credit, 3 credit minimum) |
3 |
*Students are required to complete either PSY/S ED 539 or PSY 585. Students may elect to take the 539 course either in Psychology or in Special Education.
**"B" or better grade required for this course.
The Marywood University Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program in School Psychology is interdisciplinary in nature and is intended for students who seek state certification as a K-12, school psychologist. The Ed.S. degree program is designed as a 68 graduate credit program for students who wish to work in schools or related agencies. Students will follow an intergrated and sequential course of study beginning past baccalaurette, earn a Master of Arts degree in psychology, complete the Educational Specialist degree and then are recommended for state certification. The integrated and sequential program is based on national standards and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards.
The program is competency-based and aims to train professionals who can provide the wide range of services expected of school psychologists. Emphasis throughout the program is on a realistic integration of didactic instruction and experimental learning, the the candidate expected to demonstrate continual progress toward independent professional functioning.
Students may enter the program post baccalaureate or post master's degree. Those seeking entrance post baccalaureate, earn the Master's of Arts degree in Psychology upon completion of 45 credit hours and other degree requirements for the General Theoretical concentration. Applicants seeking admission post-master's should expect to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits. The applicability of prior graduate course work will be evaluated in writing by the director of the School of Psychology Certification Program. Full-time students should expect to complete the program, including a 1,200-hour internship, within three academic years. Part-time students, entering post baccalaureate, are expected to complete the program and internship hours within five years. Part-time students are expected to enroll in a minimum of 15 credits per academic year. All students will be admitted annually for the fall semester ony. The Field Work Experience of at least 1,200 contact hours is required. The Field Work component includes the internship (school-based experience), but is preceded by a series of practicum (campus-based experience) within the Psychological Services Center. The Educational Specialist in School Psychology program is fully approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Those admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth
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