MA in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Masters in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

The M.A. program in Clinical-Counseling Psychology now offered at the University of New York in Prague in cooperation with La Salle University,
is an intensive program of studies with a concentration in Psychological Counseling. The program stresses skill training and clinical preparation and
is designed to thoroughly equip students with the necessary knowledge to
be effective professionals in the realm of mental health care.

La Salle's Clinical-Counseling Psychology Program is intended for:

• the student who wants a thorough grounding in the science and art of psychology;
• the person already employed in clinical-counseling who needs higher level training to advance;
• the person in associated fields who desires a lateral change into clinical-counseling psychology;
• students who wish to prepare for licensure in the USA

The Program

This is a 48-credit program with duration of two years and courses are
taught over weekends by visiting faculty from La Salle University. The
program has been designed to provide a sequential experience for each student. The progression in each instance is from knowledge base, to skill development, to application. There is an emphasis throughout the program on the integration of theory and practice. There is also an emphasis on a holistic perspective.

Courses

PSY 500 Introduction to Counseling & Psychotherapy
PSY 502 Counseling Laboratory I
PSY 503 Psychopathology
PSY 504 Human Behavior: A Developmental Perspective
PSY 506 Basic Principles of Research and Design
PSY 509 Assessment in Clinical and Career Counseling
PSY 512 Introduction to Addictions Counseling
PSY 602 Advanced Counseling Lab
PSY 610 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches
PSY 612 Group Processes
PSY 614 Working with Families ~ OR ~ PSY 611 Insight-Oriented Approaches
PSY 619 Ethnic, Gender, Class Issues in Counseling
PSY 660 Practicum
PSY 661 Professional and Ethical Issues In Counseling
PSY 680/81/82 Internship
PSY 690/91/92 Professional Seminar/Case Seminar

Internship

Once students have a sound knowledge of psychological theory and
appropriate skill training, they are placed in internship positions. The University of New York in Prague has established a reliable network with
a number of recognized organizations and clinics prepared to accept students. Students need to accumulate 600 hours of supervised fieldwork
in order to complete the program.

Professional Advancement Licensure

The program assists students in meeting the educational and practicum
requirements for licensure as Professional Counselors in most US states, some states may require additional credits which can be obtained after completion of the degree from any accredited institution.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the program, a student must submit:

• An official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 15 hours in psychology and a 3.0 G.P.A.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors who can address the candidate's ability and motivation for enrolling in this program.
• The application for Admission, which should include a personal statement about how this program will assist with professional and personal goals.
• A TOEFL score of at least 580 (written version) or 237 (computer version). All candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English
• A personal interview with a designated La Salle or UNYP official