Academic Curriculum - Master of Science in Psychology Mental Health Counseling. Carlos Albizu University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY CURRICULUM
Mental Health Counseling

The Mental Health Counseling Major is designed to train mental health professionals who can provide culturally relevant counseling, assessment, and consultative interventions in public and private mental health care systems. The acquisition of knowledge and development of skills to diagnose and treat disorders and promote optimal mental health are primary training goals. Requirements for this degree include 51 academic credits and 10 Practicum credits, a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and the successful completion of the comprehensive examination.

Foundation Courses		Credits

Ethical, Legal and Professional Conduct for Counselors		3
Cross Cultural Counseling		3
Advanced Abnormal Psychology		3
Counseling Theories and Practice		3
Theories of Personality		3
Research Methodology and Program Evaluation		3
Human Growth and Development		3
Substance Abuse		3
Total Foundation Credits:		24
Area of Concentration		Credits
Mental Health Care Systems		3
Career Development and Assessment		3
Group Counseling		3
Family Therapy: Theory and Practice		3
Individual Assessment and Appraisal		3
Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions		3
Counseling in Community Settings		3
Total Concentration Credits:		21
Electives		Credits
Choice of 2 Core Courses from MFT, SC or I/O		6
Total Elective Credits:		6
Total Academic Credits (Foundation, Concentration and Electives)		51
Clinical Practicum		Credits
Professional Identity and Pre-Practicum Skills		1
Mental Health Counseling Clinical Practicum I		3
Mental Health Counseling Clinical Practicum II		3
Mental Health Counseling Clinical Practicum III		3
Total Clinical Credits:		10
Total Degree Requirements (Academic and Clinical):		61

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