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MA in Psychology and Counseling

Required Courses

Required Courses:  Psychology

The following course descriptions for the low-residency Masters in Psychology Program are meant to define the foundational minimum each student will attain in the required study areas. In addition to this foundation, each student will bring issues pertaining to their own interests and passions.

 

Full descriptions for each course may be found in the degree addendum. (Program addenda are available in digital or hard copy format upon request, please contact the Academic Services Office at 802-322-1669/802-322-1609 or email academicservices@goddard.edu to request a copy.)

 

All courses, if successfully completed, earn three credits.

  • Ethics and Professional Orientation, PSY 500  
  • Human Lifespan Development, PSY 600
  • Social and Cultural  Foundations, PSY 610
  • Cognition and Learning, PSY 620
  • Biological Bases of Behavior, PSY 630
  • Psychopathology, PSY 700
  • Cultural Competency, PSY 710
  • Assessment & Evaluation, PSY 720
  • Research Methods, PSY 730
  • Supervised Practicum or Internship Elective, PSY 810

Required Courses:  Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

The following course descriptions for the low-residency Masters in CMHC are meant to define the foundational minimum each student will attain in the required study areas. In addition to this foundation, each student will bring issues pertaining to their own interests and passions.

 

Full descriptions for each course may be found in the CMHC degree addendum. (Program addenda are available in digital or hard copy format upon request, please contact the Academic Services Office at 802-322-1669/802-322-1609 or email academicservices@goddard.edu to request a copy.)

 

All courses, if successfully completed, earn three credits.

  • Ethics and Professional Orientation, CMH 510
  • Human Lifespan Development, CMH 600 
  • Social and Cultural Foundations, CMH 610
  • Group Work, CMH 620
  • Biological Bases of Behavior, CMH 630
  • Psychopathology, CMH 700
  • Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships, CMH 710 
  • Assessment and Evaluation, CMH 720
  • Research Methods, CMH 730
  • Career Development, CMH 741 
  • Supervised Practicum for Credit, CMH 750
  • Supervised Internship for Credit, CHM 810