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MS Counseling Psychology: GCP

Degree type:
MS
Mode of study:
On-campus
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General Counseling Psychology (GCP)

SPECIALIZATION

This specialization is designed for working professionals who want to advance in their career while bringing hope and positive change to their communities and organizations. The master’s in counseling psychology degree with a general specialization prepares emerging leaders with core counseling, leadership and advocacy skills to better serve a range of various communities across education, human services and non-profit settings. The master’s degree in counseling empowers students to become change-agents and advocate for different populations through a lens of inclusion.

What can you do with a master’s in psychology (GCP)?

Counseling psychology job opportunities for those with a general specialization may include academic or career counseling, human services counseling or other non-clinical roles. This specialization can be used as a stepping stone to pursue licensure at the doctoral level (PhD or PsyD).

Who should specialize in general counseling psychology?

  • Individuals who wish to bring a lens of inclusion to their work as they think critically about ways to effectively serve individuals who may embody various perspectives. 
  • Individuals who are already employed and have received encouragement to continue their education in order to advance into roles of increased responsibility.  
  • Individuals who want to help others in guidance, mentoring, advising, coaching, and/or advocacy roles. 
  • Individuals looking to strengthen their competitiveness for doctoral programs.

GCP course format

The General Counseling Psychology specialization’s evening format allows working professionals to balance life’s commitments with the pursuit of an advanced degree. Students typically take two courses (6 units) per semester. All courses are offered on weeknights, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. The track is completed in two years and requires the completion of 36 units.

Year 1 – Fall Year 1 – Spring Year 2 – Summer
PSY225: Counseling Theories PSY285: Practitioner Research Design and Analysis PSY203: Multicultural Counseling
PSY223: Diverse Populations* PSY234: Career Counseling* PSY268: Psychopathology
  PSY202: Lifespan Development*  
Year 2 – Fall Year 2 – Spring Year 2 – Summer
PSY227: Intro to Counseling

PSY295: Master's Thesis Research*
OR
PSY274: Child and Adolescent Counseling*
OR
Education Electives* (School and Society/Creating Healthy Learning Environments)		 PSY276: Ethics Across Counseling Professions

PSY296: Master's Thesis Project*
OR
PSY235: Group Counseling*
OR
PSY236: Family Counseling*		 Complete additional elective units to finish program. It is recommended students take three 1-unit electives labeled Special Topics (PSY290) throughout the program.

*All courses with asterisks are electives and may be determined with advisor.
Student can complete the program in 5 semesters if they take more than 6 units per semester. 
Note: Curriculum is subject to change without notice.

Thesis option 

General Counseling Psychology students enjoy from the benefit of writing a thesis. The optional thesis gives students the opportunity to become a subject-matter expert on a certain population. It is designed to be highly relevant to one’s career goals, serving as a personal marketing tool for job interviews. The thesis also provides research preparation for those who develop an interest in proceeding to doctoral programs.