Master of Science (MS) in Psychology
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Counseling Psychology Specialization
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Through this rigorous online curriculum you will gain an understanding of counseling theory and the development of psychological testing skills. While some master's degree graduates may pursue licensure as psychology assistants or technicians, this specialization does not prepare graduates for licensure as an independent, professional counselor or psychologist. Capella University offers a PsyD specialization in counseling psychology that complements this master's degree.
Residency Requirements: Three week-long master's degree colloquia, each taken during specific milestones in your program. See residential colloquia details
Note: Master's degree requirements in this program do not prepare graduates for licensure as counseling psychologists.
- ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon!
- COST PER 5-CREDIT COURSE: $1,795
- (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
- TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 70 credits
  
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Core Courses:
- PSY7011 - Foundations of Psychology - Master's Learners - 5 credits
- PSY7210 - Lifespan Development - 5 credits
- PSY7543 - Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology - 5 credits
- PSY7610 - Tests and Measurements - 5 credits
- PSY7620 - Inferential Statistics- 5 credits
- PSY7650 - Research Methods - 5 credits
- PSY8210 - Principles of Psychopathology - 5 credits
- PSY8230 - Psychological Testing - 5 credits
Specialization Courses:
- PSY8090 - Counseling Theories - 5 credits
- PSY8091- Group Counseling - 5 credits
- PSY8092 - Counseling Skills and Procedures - 5 credits
- PSY9102 - Integrative Project for Master’s Degree in Psychology - 5 credits
Two Elective Courses:
Choose from courses in the Harold Abel School of Psychology, excluding 8000-level psychology testing and internship period. - 10 credits
(Recommended elective courses include):
- PSY7225 - Child and Adolescent Psychology - 5 credits
- PSY7310 - Biological Basis of Behavior - 5 credits
- PSY8162 - Career Counseling Theory - 5 credits
- PSY8310 - Theories of Psychotherapy - 5 credits
- PSY8510 - Family Systems Theories - 5 credits
- PSY8520 - Couples Therapy - 5 credits
- For learners interested in gaining practicum experience, the following two course sequence is available. Both courses must be taken to complete the practicum experience. Learners electing to complete practicum must earn 600 practicum hours.
- PSY8391 - Master's Practicum I - 5 credits
- PSY8393 - Master's Practicum II - 5 credits
- Or choose from any graduate courses in the Harold Abel School of
Psychology, excluding 800-level psychology testing and internship courses.
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