Option 4: B.A. in Applied Psychology and M.A.Ed. in School Counseling

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The B.A./M.A.Ed. Accelerated Program in Psychology and Counseling prepares students who have the vocational desire to become counselors. Students in such a combined degree program will complete undergraduate coursework within the undergraduate Psychology Program and four (3-credit hour) courses within the Master’s level Counseling Program. This integration of coursework provides the opportunity for students to: a) complete their undergraduate bachelor’s degree, b) begin the master’s degree, and c) complete the graduate program in a shortened timespan. Completion of the graduate program degree will lead to eligibility for licensure as either a Licensed Professional Counselor (Clinical Mental Health) or Licensed Professional School Counselor.

Students are required to take the following courses:

General Psychology Courses:

Additional option:

optional for students who want practical experience or additional research expreience (1-4 credit hours)

PSYC 420 - Internship

Emphasis in Chemical Dependency courses (15 credit hours):

M.A.Ed. Courses in the School Counseling Program (12 credit hours):

The following graduate-level courses can be taken as replacement courses from the B.A. in Applied Psychology Program menu:

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