Master of Science in Counseling Psychology/Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
92 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. To learnmore about the program please join us at our next Information Session.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Forensic Psy. and Counseling Psy. Dual Degree Course Sequence
Three Year Course Sequence
| Counseling Psychology Coursework |
92 units |
Fall
|
Year One |
|
| FPY 540 |
Forensic Psychology: Psychology and the Law |
3 |
| PSY 501s |
Professional Practice Seminar I |
2 |
| PSY 505 |
MFT Counseling Theory |
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
|
|
|
| CJS 530 |
Theories & Perspectives of Criminal Behavior |
3 |
| PSY 500 |
Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 560 |
Professional Ethics and Law |
3 |
| PSY 597b |
HIV and AIDS Counseling |
1 |
Fall
|
Year Two |
|
| PSY 510 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| 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 |
2 |
| PSY 590 |
Christian Perspective on Prof. Counseling |
2 |
| PSY 597c |
Domestic Violence |
1 |
Fall
|
Year Three |
|
| CJS 510 |
Legal Research and Writing |
2 |
| FPY 525 |
Assessment |
3 |
| FPY 560 |
Forensic Practicum I |
2 |
| FPY 581 |
Collaborative Research Project I |
2 |
Spring
|
|
|
| CJS 520 |
Criminal Law |
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 550 |
Victimology |
3 |
| FPY 583 |
Collaborative Research Project III |
2 |