Clinical Counseling Psychology (M.S.)

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Program Prerequisite Courses The M.S. program in clinical counseling psychology at Brenau is based on an adequate background in general psychology although the applicant need not have been a psychology major to be considered for admission. However, in order to take the program of study foundation courses, the student must have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level or arrange to take the coursework at Brenau before taking the courses in question.

Program of Study Several undergraduate level courses are required as prerequisites to particular courses in the graduate program and students will not be allowed to register for the particular graduate level course until the undergraduate prerequisites have been fulfilled. Ideally, all of these courses would be completed prior to entry into the program, but must be completed before the particular course. Please see the course description section for course prerequisite information.

Program Prerequisites

Foundation Courses (28 hours)

Clinical Counseling Courses (31 hours)

Electives (3 hours)

In consultation with their advisor, student will select 1 elective Psychology or Gerontology course to complete at the 600, 700 or 800 level.

Specialization (Optional - 6 hours)

Students choosing to include a specialization as part of their degree plan will work with their advisor to select 6 hours of Psychology or Gerontology coursework in the desired specialization at the 600, 700 or 800 level.

Optional Specialties Include:

Applied psychology teaching
Neuropsychology
Geriatric psychology Counseling
Cross-cultural work (especially with Latin Americans)
Substance Abuse and Addictions
Forensics or Police Mental Health
Religious and Spirituality in Counseling
Traumatology
Organizational and Community Development
Child/Adolescent Counseling w/ Play Therapy Emphasis
Psychology of Gender/Diversity Issues
Research/Evaluation
Cognitive and Personality Assessments
Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling
Virtual Reality and Simulation Therapy

Total

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 62

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree with Specialization: 68