Counseling Psychology, M.S.

Consistent with Holy Family’s tradition of teneor votis (I am bound by my responsibilities) counseling psychology students are inspired to advocate for social justice, 塑造公共政策, and witness the dignity of each person and the human family. 本着这种精神, the mission of the 理学硕士 in Counseling Psychology is to graduate well-rounded scholar-practitioners who can integrate theory, 研究, 和实践.

In fulfillment of this mission, the program promotes:

• 道德行为
• 专业能力
• Respect for diversity and human dignity
• Service to the community
• Evidence-based practices

计划的细节

This program prepares students to become competent scholar-practitioners who are eligible for state licensure and/or certification in their particular specialty area. 研究生s of the 理学硕士 in Counseling Psychology program, regardless of concentration area, demonstrate skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Professionalism and ethical practice according to the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and federal and state laws governing counseling practice
• Bio-psychosocial models of human growth and development
• Theoretical approaches to counseling and case conceptualization
• Integrative approach to wellness and prevention
• Helping relationships and counseling skills
• Group counseling, process, and dynamics
• 心理教育
• Career and vocational development
• Multicultural, social justice, and advocacy in counseling and the profession
• Appraisal and assessment
• Research and program evaluation methods
• Psychopathology and diagnostic systems

的职业道路

Counseling Psychology Concentrations

Both concentrations in the Masters of Counseling Psychology program have been designed to meet the educational requirements for students to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. Below is an overview of the two areas of concentration in the Masters of Counseling Psychology Program:

Clinical Mental 健康 Counseling  

The Clinical Mental 健康 Counseling concentration prepares master-level counselors to work with adolescents and adults in a community setting. This concentration is designed for students wishing to develop expertise in counseling adolescents and adults. Students also will gain the credentials to assume a supervisory position in community agency settings. 研究生s of the 临床 mental health counseling concentration meet the educational requirements to become LPCs.

学校心理咨询  

The school counseling concentration prepares master-level counselors to work as a school counselor in Pre K-12 settings. This Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved school counseling certification program allows students to pursue certification and licensure as a LPC.

研究生项目  

The counseling psychology program offers post-graduate programs for both of its concentrations for those interested in obtaining their LPC or other concentration specific credentials. Each post-graduate plan of study is developed on a case-by-case basis. Post-grad plans are recommended by a counseling psychology advisor, but must ultimately be approved by the respective licensing or credentialing board.