Combined Degree Program: B.A. in Psychology/M.A. in Counseling Psychology
The Combined B.A. in Psychology to M.A. in Counseling Psychology Degree Program enables highly motivated undergraduate students to transition into the 30 credit M.A. in Counseling Psychology program while still completing the College's baccalaureate program.
Students may apply to enter this program at the end of their junior year. Juniors who apply must have a minimum 3.4 undergraduate GPA for admission. Students must submit one letter of recommendation from a faculty member and one from their internship (PSY495) or volunteer work demonstrating experience in the field. In addition to their application and letters, students should submit a personal statement clearly articulating their career goals and how the 30 credit M.A. program will help them meet these goals. Successful applicants will be interviewed by two faculty members and an admission decision will be made. Graduate courses begin in the fall semester of the senior year and 12 credits will double count toward the Bachelor's and Master's degree requirements. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 when they receive the Bachelor's degree in order to continue in graduate courses and complete the Master's degree. Combined degree students are expected to continue in the master's program without interruption until completion or risk being dismissed. Combined degree students who need to interrupt their studies must apply and be granted a leave of absence in order to interrupt their studies.
Year One
Fall
| PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
Spring
| PSY110 | Orientation to the Psychology Major | 1 |
| PSY217 | Introduction to Counseling | 2 |
| PSY203 | Lifespan Development II Adult & Aging | 4 |
Year Two
Fall
| PSY301 | History & Systems of Psychology | 2 |
| PSY230 | Research Methods & Statistics I | 4 |
| PSY230L | Research Methods & Statistics I Lab | 0 |
Spring
| PSY233 | Research Methods & Statistics II | 4 |
| PSY233L | Research Methods & Statistics II Lab | 0 |
| PSY320 | Personality Theory | 4 |
| PSY331 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 4 |
Year Three
Fall
| PSY390 | Junior Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY400 | Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies | 4 |
| PSY495 | Internship | 2 |
Spring
| PSY340 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY405 | Seminar in International Cultural Issues in Psychology | 4 |
Year Four
Fall
| PSY490 | Senior Research Seminar | 2 |
| PSY601 | Orientation to the Profession | 3 |
| PSY620 | Helping Relationship in Counseling | 3 |
*Students must pass the Capstone Requirement in the fall of year 4.
Spring
| PSY633 | Counseling Theory & Methods I | 3 |
| PSY635 | Assessment & Evaluation in Counseling | 3 |
Summer
Year Five
Fall
| PSY631 | Research Methods & Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PSY641 | Psychopathology & Diagnosis | 3 |
| PSY639 | Human Growth & Personality Development | 3 |
Spring
| PSY637 | Group Dynamics & Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| PSY643 | Career Development & Occupational Opportunities | 3 |
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| PSY671 | Counseling Theory & Methods III Practicum | 3 |
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| PSY697 | Culminating Requirement | 0 |
PSY671 is for those students who want supervised experience.