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Master of Arts
Counseling and Psychology
Counseling Psychology Concentration
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Counseling and Psychology Note on Licensure
The M.A. in Counseling Psychology is designed to allow students to prepare to sit for state licensing exams. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is a regional accreditation body that has accredited the Master of Arts Program at Prescott College since 1991. Because no graduate counseling program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate agency in your state or province to determine specific requirements. Although the counseling psychology faculty is familiar with the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners requirements for licensure, all students whether living in Arizona or another state are ultimately responsible for researching and incorporating appropriate licensing requirements (in their state) into their curriculum. Please note that some states require applicants for professional licenses to submit to a formal background check including fingerprinting. Students should take this into consideration when determining future eligibility for licensure.
Recommended Curriculum for Arizona Licensure & CACREP aligned degree (semester credits)
Complete course syllabi and course descriptions CP Course Syllabi 07 
If the student has already taken some of these courses at the graduate level, he or she is not required to take them again. The student may transfer in up to 15 prior graduate semester credits of the state-required courses. If the course has a different title, it can be reviewed to see if it qualifies as comparable.
SEMESTER 1: |
MACP 5116 |
Diagnosis, Assessment & Treatment Planning |
3 |
MACP 5101 |
Counseling Theories |
3 |
MACP 5105 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
MACP 5107 |
Group Counseling Theory and Practice |
3 |
MACP 5109 |
Social and Cultural Diversity Issues |
3 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: |
15 |
SEMESTER 2: |
MACP 5104 |
Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice |
3 |
MACP 5120 |
Basic Tests and Appraisal in Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5106 |
Basic Counseling Skills in the Helping Relationship |
3 |
MACP 5113 |
Career Development and Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5102P |
Supervised Practicum in Counseling (Option 1 or 2)) |
3 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: |
15 |
SEMESTER 3: |
MA 5111 |
Research Methods |
3 |
MACP 5115 |
Marriage and Family Therapy |
3 |
MACP 5117 |
Chemical Dependency Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5102I |
Supervised Counseling Internship |
6 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: |
15 |
SEMESTER 4: |
MACP 5901 |
Thesis (can be documented in the form of elective coursework) |
12 |
MACP 5900 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: |
15 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 60 |
ELECTIVES AND THESIS OPTIONS: |
MACP 5320 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
MACP 5321 |
Psychopharmacology |
3 |
MACP 5322 |
Crisis Intervention |
3 |
MACP 5323 |
Biological Basis of Behavior |
3 |
MACP 5324 |
Counseling Special Populations: Forensic Populations |
3 |
MACP 5325 |
Counseling Special Populations: Sex Offenders |
3 |
MACP 5326 |
Counseling Special Populations: Adults |
3 |
MACP 5327 |
Counseling Special Populations: Children and Adolescents |
3 |
MACP 5328 |
Counseling Special Populations: Elderly |
3 |
MACP 5329 |
Counseling Special Populations: Gender Specific Populations |
3 |
MACP 5330 |
Counseling Special Populations: Seriously Mentally Ill |
3 |
MACP 5331 |
Counseling Special Populations: Individuals Affected by Domestic Violence |
3 |
MACP 5332 |
Counseling Special Populations: Dual Diagnosis |
3 |
MACP 5333 |
Counseling Special Populations: Co-Morbidity |
3 |
MACP 5334 |
Counseling Special Populations: Co-Occurring Disorders |
3 |
MACP 5335 |
Counseling Special Populations: Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5336 |
Counseling Special Populations: Counseling Interventions |
3 |
MACP 5390 |
Special Electives |
3 |
MACP 5340 |
Rehabilitation Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5341 |
Counseling Interventions |
3 |
ADVANCED COURSEWORK AND THESIS OPTIONS: |
MACP 5316 |
Advanced Diagnosis, Assessment & Treatment Planning |
3 |
MACP 5301 |
Advanced Counseling Theories |
3 |
MACP 5305 |
Advanced Human Growth and Development |
3 |
MACP 5307 |
Advanced Group Counseling Theory and Practice |
3 |
MACP 5309 |
Advanced Social and Cultural Diversity Issues |
3 |
MACP 5304 |
Advanced Professional Counseling Ethics |
3 |
MACP 5320 |
Advanced Tests and Appraisal in Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5306 |
Advanced Counseling Skills in the Helping Relationship |
3 |
MACP 5313 |
Advanced Career Development and Counseling |
3 |
MACP 5311 |
Advanced Research Methods |
3 |
MACP 5315 |
Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy |
3 |
MACP 5317 |
Advanced Chemical Dependency Counseling |
3 |
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (not related to thesis) |
MACP 5337 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
MACP 5900 |
Independent Study |
3 |
MACP 5390 |
Advanced Independent Study |
3 |
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