Dual Program Course Requirements

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