MA in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
MA in Clinical-Counseling Psychology
The M.A. program in Clinical-Counseling Psychology now offered at New York College in collaboration with La Salle University, is an intensive program of studies with a concentration in Psychological Counseling. The program stresses skill training and clinical preparation and is designed to thoroughly equip students with the necessary knowledge to be effective professionals in the realm of mental health care.
La Salle’s Clinical-Counseling Psychology Program is intended for:
the student who wants a thorough grounding in the science and art of psychology;
the person already employed in clinical-counseling who needs higher level training to advance;
the person in associated fields who desires a lateral change into clinical-counseling psychology;
students who wish to prepare for licensure
The Program
This is a 48-credit program with duration of two years and courses are taught over weekends by visiting faculty from La Salle University. The program has been designed to provide a sequential experience for each student. The progression in each instance is from knowledge base, to skill development, to application. There is an emphasis throughout the program on the integration of theory and practice. There is also an emphasis on a holistic perspective.
Courses
- PSY 500 Introduction to Counseling & Psychotherapy
- PSY 502 Counseling Laboratory I
- PSY 504 Human Behavior: A Developmental Perspective
- PSY 503 Psychopathology
- PSY 506 Basic Principles of Research and Design
- PSY 509 Assessment in Clinical and Career Counseling
- PSY 512 Introduction to Addictions Counseling
- PSY 612 Group Processes
- PSY 660 Practicum
- PSY 661 Professional/Case Seminar
- PSY 610 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches
- PSY 619 Ethnic, Gender, Class Issues in Counseling
- PSY 602 Advanced Counseling Lab
- PSY 679 Personality Assessment
Internship
Once students have a sound knowledge of psychological theory and appropriate skill training, they are placed in internship positions. New York College has established a reliable network with a number of recognized organizations and clinics prepared to accept students. Students need to accumulate 600 hours of supervised fieldwork in order to complete the program.
Professional Advancement Licensure
The program assists students in meeting the educational and practicum requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors.
Admission Requirements
To be accepted into the program, a student must submit:
- An official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 15 hours in psychology and a 3.0 G.P.A.
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors who can address the candidate’s ability and motivation for enrolling in this program.
- The application for Admission, which should include a personal statement about how this program will assist with professional and personal goals.
- A TOEFL score of at least 580 (written version) or 237 (computer version). All candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English
- A personal interview with a designated La Salle or NYC official.
