Program Requirements

To earn a Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology, you must complete 48 credit hours, with an option to take four additional courses required for initial licensure in the state of Maryland. In addition, you must fulfill the requirements of two field experiences for a total of 700 hours.

Here is what to expect in the program:

• After admission, an advisor will help you review program options and develop a plan of study.
• Most students study full-time in a set sequencing of five levels of courses. Some advanced courses require prerequisites that are reflected in the program sequencing.
• The first three levels of courses build your foundation in mental health counseling, including theory and practice, legal and ethical issues and multicultural counseling.
• After completing a comprehensive exam, you will complete a series of advanced courses in the remaining three levels, including a master's level research seminar paper.