Course variations

Course summary

This program prepares students to be knowledgeable in foundational theories and methods of counseling. It offers traditional graduate degree training coupled with an emphasis on the education and training in socially responsible practitioners. This comprehensive program can be completed in a two year period as a full-time student including summer semesters. Graduates of the program are well prepared for a wide variety of mental health positions in human service agencies and organizations in both the public and private sectors. Students are eligible to apply for licensing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois. Although this degree program satisfies the current academic and pre- degree training and education requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the State of Illinois, students should be aware licensure requirements in some states may require them to take courses beyond those currently required by the Adler School.

Program modules

The modules are 210 Professional Development Seminar 0 cr., 211 Community Service Seminar I 1 cr., 212 Community Service Seminar II 1 cr., 213 Community Service Practicum I 1 cr., 214 Community Service Practicum II 1 cr., 337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr., 350 Community Psychology 3 cr., 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr., 433 Parent Education: Adlerian Theory and Interventions 2 cr., 438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr., 472 Basic Skills for Psychotherapy 3 cr., 497 Research Methods 3 cr., 502 M.A. Practicum Seminar I 2 cr., 503 M.A. Practicum Seminar II 2 cr., 505 Professional Development, Issues, and Ethics 3 cr., 506 M.A. Practicum I 1 cr., 507 M.A. Practicum II 1 cr., 510 Preparation for Counseling Practice 3 cr., 516 Individual Appraisal for Counselors in Practice 3 cr., 520 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 cr., 569 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 cr., 623 Life Span Development 3 cr., 647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and Dysfunction for Counselors 3 cr., 662 Overview of Marriage and Family Therapy Models 3 cr., 679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 cr., 995 Masters Clinical Qualifying Examination 0 cr., Elective 3 cr.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a baccalaureate degree earned from a college or university regionally accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or an equivalent degree from an international college or university. They should have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate and graduate course work. They must have the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours in psychology with grades of “C” or better. These courses should include general or introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, theories of personality, and research methods. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based, score of 79 on the internet-based and score of 213 on the computer-based. Students who have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program in English instruction are not required to take the TOEFL score.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

ADLER SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Department name

Adler School of Professional Psychology