Master of Science in Counseling Psychology/Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
91 Unit Dual Degree Program*
CBU offers the unique option of pairing the MS in Counseling Psychology with the MA in Forensic Psychology, opening wide opportunities in a dynamic and rapidly growing field. This dual degree program is designed to prepare candidates for MFT licensure, while also providing specialized training valued by a range of agencies including law enforcement, court systems, mental health agencies, correctional facilities and beyond. Students pursuing this dual-degree option must complete the required coursework and post the MS in Counseling Psychology first.
Three Year Course Sequence
| Counseling Psychology Coursework |
|
60 units |
Fall
|
Year One |
|
| PSY 501s |
Professional Practice Seminar I |
2 |
| PSY 505 |
MFT Counseling Theory |
3 |
| PSY 510 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| PSY 580 |
Family Therapy I |
3 |
| PSY 597a |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
2 |
Spring
|
|
|
| PSY 502s |
Professional Practice Seminar II |
2 |
| PSY 525 |
MFT Counseling Techniques |
3 |
| PSY 535 |
Advanced Psychopathology |
3 |
| PSY 585 |
Family Therapy II |
3 |
| PSY 598a |
Chemical Dependency |
2 |
Summer
|
|
|
| PSY 500 |
Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology |
2 |
| PSY 560 |
Professional Ethics and Law |
3 |
| PSY 597b |
HIV and AIDS Counseling |
1 |
Fall
|
Year Two |
|
| PSY 540 |
Psychodiagnostics |
3 |
| PSY 545 |
MFT Counseling: Child & Adolescent |
3 |
| PSY 555 |
Practicum I |
3 |
Spring
|
|
|
| PSY 520 |
Human Communication in Group Process |
3 |
| PSY 530 |
Advanced Research Methodology |
3 |
| PSY 570 |
Practicum II |
3 |
| PSY 595s |
Psychopharmacology |
2 |
| PSY 598c |
Aging and Mental Health |
2 |
Summer
|
|
|
| PSY 515 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
| PSY 590 |
Christian Perspective on Prof. Counseling |
2 |
| PSY 597c |
Domestic Violence |
1 |
| |
|
|
| Forensic Psychology Coursework |
|
31 units |
Fall
|
|
|
| CJS 510 |
Legal Research and Writing |
2 |
| FPY 525 |
Forensic Evaluation |
3 |
| FPY 540 |
Psychology and the Law |
3 |
| FPY 560 |
Forensic Practicum I |
2 |
| FPY 581 |
Collaborative Research Project I |
2 |
Spring
|
|
|
| CJS 580 |
Criminal Evidence |
3 |
| FPY 565 |
Forensic Practicum II |
2 |
| FPY 585 |
Memory & Perception in the Courtroom |
2 |
| FPY 595 |
Special Topics in Forensic Psychology |
3 |
| FPY 582 |
Collaborative Research Project II |
2 |
Summer
|
|
|
| FPY 545 |
Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology |
2 |
| FPY 550 |
Victimology |
3 |
| FPY 583 |
Collaborative Research Project III |
2 |
*MS in Counseling Psychology must post prior to posting of MA in Forensic Psychology