M.S. in Counseling Psychology
The M.S. Program in Counseling Psychology is designed to meet the state of California educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Licensed counselors can work in the public sector and non-profit settings like county mental health clinics, child guidance clinics, group foster homes, school districts, hospitals and HMOs, juvenile hall, and prison settings. They can also work in the private sector where they are employed by companies, for-profit agencies, and private practices.
Educational licensing requirements are met through our program, which offers:
- A foundation in theories of counseling that build strong relationships with clients and knowledge of effective treatment approaches
- Experiential learning, through which students learn and practice relevant skills and come to trust their own internal experience in work with clients
- An understanding and sensitivity to the effects of diverse individual, familial, and cultural factors
- The tools needed for life-long learning and continued professional development
The Counseling Psychology curriculum includes courses in counseling skills, psychological testing, and diagnosing mental disorders. We feature therapy courses in child, couples, family, group, and individual counseling. Graduate students gain valuable, hands-on experience, in CSUB’s state-of-the-art University Counselor Training Clinic that provides low-cost counseling for the community.
See Catalog description of program, degree requirements, and courses (PDF file)
Required Courses for the M.S. in Counseling Psychology (60 semester units)
CPSY 6110 Counseling Skills
CPSY 6120 Psychopathology & Diagnostic Interviewing
CPSY 6130 Adult & Family Development
CPSY 6140 Clinical Ethics & Law
CPSY 6210 Research Methods in Counseling Psychology
CPSY 6220 Psychological Testing
CPSY 6240 Cultural Intersectionality in Counseling
CPSY 6250 Psychopharmacology
CPSY 6260 Addictions Counseling
CPSY 6270 Career Development Counseling
CPSY 6280 Couple & Sexuality Counseling
CPSY 6310 Theories of Individual Counseling
CPSY 6360 Advanced Counseling Skills
CPSY 6410 Theories of Family Counseling
CPSY 6420 Theories of Group Counseling
CPSY 6430 Theories & Techniques of Developmental Counseling with Children & Adolescents
CPSY 6460 Techniques of Group & Family Counseling
CPSY 6810 Practicum I
CPSY 6820 Practicum II
CPSY 6910 Traineeship I
CPSY 6920 Traineeship II
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