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Admission Requirements
Master's degree and certification students in Counseling or Psychology
must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School.
While a strong undergraduate background in psychology is preferred, capable
students with coursework in general psychology, developmental psychology
and statistics will be considered.
All applicants must submit either a Miller Analogies Test score or a Graduate
Record Examination Aptitude Test score. Scores at or above the 50th percentile
are preferred for the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam. Additionally,
degree applicants may be required to participate in an on-campus interview.
No more than six credits earned prior to full admission may be applied to a
degree in the Department of Psychology and Counseling.
Counseling Admission Requirements
Degree seeking students in Counseling must meet the general admission requirements
of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
All applicants must submit either a Miller Analogies Test score or a Graduate
Record Examination Aptitude Test score. No more than six credits earned prior
to full admission may be applied to a degree in the Department of Psychology
and Counseling. Admission to the program is based upon a holistic review of
undergraduate GPA, letters of recommendation and test scores.
The faculty of the Department of Psychology and Counseling believe that advisement
is a critical component of graduate training. As such, faculty are available
to students during posted times. While the student's advisor is an essential
part of the student's progress throughout the program, students are reminded
that it is the student's responsibility to schedule appointments, to register
for courses in a timely manner and to submit various departmental and Graduate
School forms (Candidacy, Comprehensive Exams, Professional Contribution, Internship
and Graduation). Students should be very familiar with the Student Handbook
and consult with their advisor on a regular basis.
Details concerning special admissions requirements for the clinical services
concentration are available upon request from the Department Chairperson and
are outlined in the Student Handbook. Consideration for this program is made
only after the student has completed degree candidacy requirements.
School Psychologist Certification
Program
This program is available to the qualified individual seeking certification
as a school psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program has
been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Applicants who possess
the master's degree in psychology or related areas such as special education
or counseling are considered. The necessary competencies will be developed
through classroom instruction, practica, and placement in appropriate school
and clinic settings. The program is an interdisciplinary one and attempts to
prepare the school psychologist to meet the challenges encountered in a rapidly
evolving educational milieu.
An applicant will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
- A master's degree in an appropriate area.
- All undergraduate and graduate
transcripts.
- A personal statement citing the applicant's reasons
for entering the profession of school psychology
and giving an estimate of potential for success
in the
field; included should be a resume of the applicant's professional
experience.
- A personal interview with the school psychology admissions
committee.
Those admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate continued
professional growth. The progress of each candidate is reviewed periodically.
In addition
to extended field work experience, the candidate normally can expect
to complete at least 30 graduate credits beyond the master's degree.
The specific course
of studies prescribed will be tailored to the needs of the individual
and will reflect the program's philosophical commitments.
As with all certifications, fifty percent of the
required courses must be completed at Marywood.
Certification of Advanced
Graduate Studies
Study in Counseling
This program is intended for practitioners of counseling
or psychology who are functioning in clinics,
agencies, schools and colleges. Open to holders
of master's degrees in counseling, psychology, social work or related
area,
it offers a highly trained practitioner's certificate at the completion
of 24 semester hours of graduate coursework
and training. CAGS is an individually
oriented program designed to meet the needs of its students for advanced
study and field work in counseling and is
flexible enough to provide training for
a variety of specialists. Each student, with an assigned advisor,
will plan his/her program of studies and draw up
a
contract which will be reviewed
each semester until completion of the program.
Art Therapy
The Department of Psychology and Counseling
participates with the Art Department in a
program leading
to the degree of Master of Arts in Art Therapy.
The program
is centered administratively in the Art Department and ordinarily
requires completion of an undergraduate art
degree as an admissions consideration.
Since
the program is interdisciplinary in nature, undergraduate psychology
majors with an appropriate art background
also may be considered for admission.
The Chairperson of the Art Department should
be contacted for specific details.
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