Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Avila University Graduate Psychology program is a 60-credit degree program designed to help graduates meet the educational criteria for Kansas and Missouri licensure requirements. The Avila Psychology department is committed to the scientist-practitioner model to train masters level counseling psychologists for the delivery of mental health services in a variety of settings, such as private practice, mental health clinics, counseling centers, and human service agencies.

Students who earn a masters degree in counseling psychology will be able to assist persons dealing with social, behavioral, and personal problems through a variety of approaches and learned techniques. Obtaining a masters degree in counseling leads to expanded career opportunities and earning potential.

Course Requirements - 60 credit hours

CORE COURSES - 51 Credits
	PY 601	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
	PY 605	Essential Counseling Skills (3)
	PY 612	Advanced Cognitive Processes (3)
	PY 615	Career Development (3)
	PY 621	Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
	PY 625	Research Design (3)
	PY 630	Theories of Counseling (3)
	PY 635 or PY 645	Individual Intelligence Assessment (3) Personality Assessment (3)
	PY 650	Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
	PY 655	Advanced Social Psychology (3)
	PY 660	Theories and Methods of Group Counseling (3)
	PY 665	Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders (3)
	PY 685	Counseling Practicum (3)
	PY 693	Ethics and Professional Development (3)
	PY 695	Internship (6 credits)
	PY 698	Advanced Abnormal Psychology (3)

ELECTIVES - 9 Credits

For course descriptions, please view the graduate catalog.