Courses
Master of Science in Psychology Courses
Program Outline (45 Credit Hours)
Core Courses: 30 credit hours (required)
- PSYC 500 Research Methods and Statistics
- PSYC 501 Advanced Human Growth and Development
- PSYC 520 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSYC 528 Testing and Appraisal of Individuals
- PSYC 530 Personality and Counseling Theories
- PSYC 535 Psychopathology
- PSYC 541 Social Psychology
- PSYC 548 Group Processes in Counseling
- PSYC 550 Behavior Modification
- PSYC 567 Human Neuropsychology
Electives
- BUS 512 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSYC 518 Lifestyle and Career Counseling
- PSYC 522 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling
- PSYC 529 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 536 Psychology of Exceptional Children
- PSYC 545 Substance Abuse Counseling
- PSYC 568 Health Psychology
- PSYC 576 Psychopharmacology
- PSYC 588 Practicum in Psychology
- PSYC 590 Directed Study
- PSYC 699 Thesis Option
Additional elective course work may be selected with the approval of the Director of MS in Psychology and the Department Chair.
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Program Outline (61 Credit Hours)
Core Courses: 27 credit hours (required)
- PSYC 500 Research Methods/Statistics
- PSYC 501 Advanced Human Growth and Development
- PSYC 502 Foundations and Contextual Dimensions of Mental Health Counseling
- PSYC 518 Lifestyle/Career Counseling
- PSYC 522 Social and Cultural Issues
- PSYC 528 Testing and Appraisal of Individuals
- PSYC 530 Personality/Counseling Theories
- PSYC 544 Counseling Skills
- PSYC 548 Group Processes in Counseling
Concentration Courses: 25 credit hours (required)
- PSYC 535 Psychopathology
- PSYC 570 Marriage and Family Counseling
- PSYC 576 Psychopharmacology
- PSYC 577 Psychodiagnosis
- PSYC 578 Professional Orientation: Ethical and Legal Issues
- PSYC 580 Practicum: Mental Health Counseling
- PSYC 582 Internship: Mental Health Counseling
- PSYC 591 Advanced Mental Health Internship
Elective Courses: (choose 3 courses)
- PSYC 529 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 545 Substance Abuse Counseling
- PSYC 550 Behavior Modification
- PSYC 566 Play Therapy
- PSYC 574 Specialized Techniques in Counseling
Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling
Core Clinical Courses
- Psyc 570 Marriage and Family Counseling
- Psyc 578 Ethical and Legal Issues
- Psyc 522 Social & Cultural Issues
- Psyc 530 Personality/Counseling Theories
- Psyc 544 Counseling Skills
- Psyc 548 Group Processes in Counseling
Elective Courses
- Psyc 501 Advanced Human Growth and Development
- Psyc 518 Lifestyle and Career Counseling
- Psyc 528 Testing and Appraisal
- Psyc 535 Psychopathology
- Psyc 545 Substance Abuse Counseling
- Psychology 620 Pastoral Care Specialist Training
Counseling Courses
- Theology 500 Foundations of Scripture
- Theology 510 Systematic Theology
- Theology 520 Moral Theology
- Theology 530 Pastoral Theological Method
- Theology 540 History of Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Theology 550 Pastoral Diagnosis
- Theology 560 Basic Pastoral Care
- Theology 501 Franciscan Intellectual and Spiritual Tradition
Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Counseling
- Theology 530 Pastoral Theological Method
- Theology 540 History of Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Theology 550 Pastoral Diagnosis
- Theology 501 Franciscan Intellectual and Spiritual Tradition
- Theology 570 Spirituality and Spiritual Formation
- Psychology 620 Pastoral Care Specialist Training
Master of Science in Education in School Counseling
- EDUC 553 Organization and Administration of Guidance Services - 3 cr.
- PSYC 579 Practicum in School Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 583 Internship in School Counseling - 6 cr.
12 credit hours
Program Outline (42-45 Credit Hours)
Required Core Courses:
- EDUC 553 Organization and Administration of Guidance Services - 3 cr.
- PSYC 500 Research Methods and Statistics - 3 cr.
- PSYC 501 Advanced Human Growth and Development - 3 cr.
- PSYC 518 Lifestyle and Career Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 522 Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 528 Test and Appraisal of Individuals - 3 cr.
- PSYC 530 Personality and Counseling Theories - 3 cr.
- PSYC 535 Psychopathology - 3 cr.
- PSYC 544 Counseling Skills - 3 cr.
- PSYC 548 Group Processes in Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 578 Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 579 Practicum in School Counseling - 3 cr.
TRACK A:
Students with two (2) years verifiable teaching experience as determined by the Indiana State Department of Education will complete 42 hours of coursework. Track A students are not required to complete the one-year internship. A professional portfolio must be successfully completed and presented at the end of the program. They will also select two electives from the following choices:
- PSYC 529 Human Sexuality - 3 cr.
- PSYC 545 Substance Abuse Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 550 Behavior Modification - 3 cr.
- PSYC 566 Play Therapy - 3 cr.
- PSYC 570 Marriage and Family Counseling - 3 cr.
- PSYC 576 Psychopharmacology - 3 cr.
TRACK B:
Students without two (2) years verifiable teaching experience will complete 45 hours of coursework. Included in the 45 hours, Track B students are required to complete PSYC 583, a one year internship (six [6] credit hours) in a public or parochial school environment (511 IAC 10-1-65.5 [1] [A] or [B]). A professional portfolio must be successfully completed and presented at the end of the program.
Upon successful completion of one of the above tracks, the school counseling candidate will be eligible for the Standard School Services License (first) as a school counselor (K-12) in the State of Indiana. The Standard License will be valid for five years and may be renewed. The Standard License may be converted to a Professional License after five years experience as a counselor and 18 additional hours of graduate coursework.
School Counseling Professional License
For those school counselors who wish to professionalize their Standard License, the following non-degree program is appropriate for the Professional License.