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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Trauma Studies Specialization (60 credits)

The Trauma Studies specialization is designed to help students develop expertise in psychosocial trauma work. The curriculum includes an overview of trauma theory and practice as well as focus on specific client populations and topics. The program meets the educational requirements for Master's level counseling licensure in Massachusetts and most states.

  • This program can be completed in three academic years of full time study or four years of part-time study.
  • 1,300 hours of field experience are required.
  • On-campus enrollment required.
REQUIRED CORE COURSES CREDITS
GPSYC 6007 Psychopathology* 3
GPSYC 6015 Group Dynamics for Counselors and Consultants 3
GPSYC 6026 Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan* 3
GPSYC 6027 Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process* 3
GPSYC 6029 Vocational Development and Career Counseling 3
GPSYC 6030 Psychology of Culture and Identity: Power, Privilege, Oppression* 3
GPSYC 6101 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 3
GPSYC 6200 Orientation to Professional Psychology* 2
GPSYC 6201 Issues and Standards in Professional Psychology* 3
GPSYC 6202 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy* 3
OR  
GPSYC 6300 Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy I*  
AND  
GPSYC 6301 Theories of Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy II* (satisfies 3 credits of elective) 3
GPSYC 6205 Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Adults 3
OR  
GPSYC 6255 Assessments for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents 3
GPSYC 6211 Professional Integrative Seminar 1
GPSYC 7100 Biological Bases of Behavior 3
Required Specialization Courses  
GPSYC 6035 Psychological Trauma and Post-Trauma Therapy 3
GPSYC 7200 Community Crisis Intervention and Crisis Response Planning 3
GPSYC 7201 Psychological Trauma in the Lives of Children and Adolescents 3
Field Experience Courses  
GPSYC 7710 Clinical Practice and Supervision I: Clinical Setting** 3
GPSYC 7711 Clinical Practice and Supervision II: Clinical Setting** 3
GPSYC 7714 Clinical Practice and Supervision III: Clinical Setting** 3
GPSYC 7715 Clinical Practice and Supervision IV: Clinical Setting:** 3
Electives 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 60

* Prerequisites for field training.
** Taken concurrently with field training.

updated 01/18/08 | 04:02 PM
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