Counseling Psychology, M.Ed.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Learn more about the Master of Education in Counseling Psychology.
About the Program
The Counseling Psychology program offers a 60-credit master's degree in Education (M.Ed.) with two areas of concentration:
- Mental Health Counseling prepares students to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in various settings, including community mental health centers, hospitals, and consulting agencies. Completion of the Counseling Psychology master’s degree with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling qualifies the student to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- School Counseling prepares students to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents in either an elementary or secondary school setting. Completion of the Counseling Psychology master’s degree with a concentration in School Counseling qualifies the student for certification as a Pre-K-12 school counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 4 years
Campus Location: Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time students complete the degree program by taking classes during the day and in the evening. Part-time students take classes that start after 4:00 p.m.
Areas of Specialization: The program offers concentrations in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling.
Job Prospects: Graduates typically engage in careers as licensed professional counselors or school counselors, or use their degree to pursue doctoral training in a field related to Counseling Psychology.
Licensure: When post-degree requirements specified by the state licensing board are met by graduates of the Mental Health Counseling concentration, they are eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Approximately two additional years of post-master's work experience is required prior to sitting for licensure. Students in the School Counseling concentration are eligible to apply for Pennsylvania school counseling certification (Educational Specialist I) at the time of graduation from the program.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Students may take up to, but not more than, 9 credits of graduate study in the program before being admitted to the program. The credits transfer into the program, if the student is admitted. Students completing non-matriculated courses before being admitted to the program are NOT guaranteed admission.
Financing Opportunities: Financial support opportunities may include scholarships, tuition remission, and other financial aid such as grants, loans, and federal work study.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: February 1
Applicants should submit all required admissions documents by the application deadline to receive priority consideration for admission and financial support. The faculty admissions committee reviews application materials to evaluate evidence of:
- Work experience and/or volunteer public service relevant to professional development in counseling psychology;
- Intra- and inter-personal skills (or potential for the development of such skills) as indicated in the applicant's personal and career statements; and
- Aptitude for graduate-level academic work as determined by graduate and undergraduate grades, especially work in the major and in prerequisite psychology courses.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained to provide insight regarding the applicant's academic competence. References from college/university faculty are recommended.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.
International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.
Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master’s degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- PTE Academic: 53
Interview: An interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required after a complete application is received.
Resume: Current resume required.
Other Requirement: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
CPSY 5492 | Theories of Counseling Psychology | 3 |
CPSY 5519 | Group Counseling | 3 |
CPSY 5526 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
CPSY 5564 | Addiction, Counseling, and Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
CPSY 5579 | Introduction to Couples and Family Counseling | 3 |
CPSY 5591 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
CPSY 5593 | Career Counseling and Development | 3 |
CPSY 5694 | Introduction to Assessment | 3 |
CPSY 5698 | Fundamental Counseling Techniques | 3 |
CPSY 5699 | Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation | 3 |
CPSY 9085 | Advanced Counseling Techniques (2 terms) | 6 |
CPSY 9185 | Master's Internship in Counseling Psychology (2 terms) | 6 |
CPSY 9387 | Practicum in Counseling Psychology I & II | 3 |
EDUC 5325 | Introduction to Statistics and Research | 3 |
EPSY 5561 | Development and Learning Over the Lifespan | 3 |
Concentration Courses | 9 | |
Select the courses identified for the chosen concentration: | ||
Mental Health Counseling | ||
Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling | ||
Diagnosis in Counseling Psychology | ||
Elective | ||
School Counseling | ||
Counseling in the Schools | ||
Educational Specialists Coordinating Community Resources for Diverse Learners | ||
Elective | ||
Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Culminating Events:
Comprehensive Examination:
The comprehensive examination is designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to integrate and apply both their didactic and practice-oriented academic experiences.
Internship:
Students are required to complete a 780-hour internship, with 280 direct client contact hours completed at a training site approved by the program. Students in the Mental Health Counseling concentration complete their training in a community mental health setting, while those in the School Counseling concentration complete theirs in a school setting. Students receive individual on-site supervision and faculty supervision as a part of their training experience.
Courses
CPSY 5492. Theories of Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5511. Counseling in the Schools. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5519. Group Counseling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5526. Multicultural Counseling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5564. Addiction, Counseling, and Biological Bases of Behavior. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5565. Educational Specialists Coordinating Community Resources for Diverse Learners. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5566. Professional Issues in Mental Health Counseling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5571. Introduction to Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5572. Interviewing Techniques. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5579. Introduction to Couples and Family Counseling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5591. Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5593. Career Counseling and Development. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5668. Sem Counseling: Dev Psych. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5691. Diagnosis in Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5694. Introduction to Assessment. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5698. Fundamental Counseling Techniques. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 5699. Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8701. Seminar in Counseling Supervision and Consultation. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8764. Seminar in Counseling and Psycho-pathology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8789. Seminar in Race, Culture, and Gender in Psychotherapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8790. Seminar in Counseling. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 8791. Seminar in Learning Theory and Behavior Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8792. Seminar in Theories and Systems of Psychology and Counseling. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8793. Seminar in Assessment. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8794. Seminar in Group Counseling and Group Therapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8795. Seminar in Family Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8796. Seminar in Neuropsychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8797. Seminar in Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 8799. Community Counseling Clinic. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
CPSY 9085. Advanced Counseling Techniques. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9185. Master's Internship in Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9285. Master's Internship in Counseling Psychology. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9385. Internship in Counseling Psychology. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9387. Practicum in Counseling Psychology I & II. 3 to 12 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9982. Independent Study in Counseling. 1 to 12 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
CPSY 9999. Doctoral Dissertation in Counseling Psychology. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Dissertation Writing Student.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Contacts
Program Web Address:
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/counseling-psychology-med-ed-cpsy-med
Department Information:
Dept. of Psychological Studies in Education
College of Education and Human Development
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
215-204-0999