Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

Specialization in Psychological Counseling

Competencies Profile of Graduates

Knowledge

  1. Distinguish the theoretical foundations of cognitive, personality, vocational interests, and career planning evaluation processes.
  2. Determine the conceptual and theoretical bases of the different intervention models pertaining Psychological Counseling.

Skills

  1. Perform psychological diagnoses in adult populations.
  2. Design intervention plans for different psychological conditions.
  3. Provide psychological services for diverse populations.

Attitudes

  1. Act with respect towards diversity in evaluation and treatment situations specific to such specialization.

Requirements for the Specialization in Psychological Counseling - 34 credits

Required Courses

PSYC 5286Psychological Counseling and Career Assessment

2

PSYC 5287Practicum in Psychological Counseling and Career Assessment

1

PSYC 6090Psychopathology Throughout the Life Cycle

3

PSYC 6255Cognitive Assessment

2

PSYC 6265Personality Assessment

2

PSYC 6275Models of Individual Psychotherapy Based on Evidence

2

PSYC 6276Practicum in Models and Individual Psychotherapy Based on Evidence

1

PSYC 6280Systemic Models Based on Evidence

2

PSYC 6281Practicum in Systemic Models Based on Evidence

1

PSYC 6290Group Psychotherapy

2

PSYC 6291Practicum in Group Psychotherapy

1

PSYC 6914Practicum in Cognitive Assessment

1

PSYC 6915Practicum in Personality Assessment

1

PSYC 6933Practice I: Personal and Professional Development

1

PSYC 6934Practice II: Psychological Counseling

3

PSYC 6935Practice III: Psychological Counseling

3

PSYC 6936Practice IV: Psychological Counseling

3

SEMI 6970Integration Seminar

3