Master of Psychology (MPsy)
This Master of Psychology with a focus in Counseling Psychotherapy prepares the learner for a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. The LPC is a mid-level, allied health provider independently licensed to provide psychotherapy and counseling services directly to clients and organziations. LPCs are independently licensed and share a scope of practice comparable to the LCSW and LMFT providers. LPCs contract with insurance carriers to provide psychotherapy and counseling serivces. The MPsy curriculum is modeled upon the NBCC criteria for the LPC.
Course of Study (60 credits)
3 Human Growth & Development
3 Social & Cultural Foundations
3 Counseling Theory & Technique
3 Group Process Theory & Technique
3 Career and Lifestyle Development
3 Appraisals – Tests & Measures
3 Research and Program Evaluations
2 Advanced Health Assessment I
2 Advanced Health Assessment II
2 Pharmacology
2 Psychopharmacology
2 Pathophysiology
2 Psychopathology
3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention
3 Disease Management and Differential Diagnosis
3 Ethics and Professional Practice
4 Field Experience – Indiv Counseling
4 Field Experience – Assessment & Triage
3 Field Experience – Group Counseling
4 Field Experience – Psychopharmacology
3 Comprehensive Integrated Capstone Exam
Student is prepared for licensure as an LPC
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