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DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING
Chair: Dr. Rosalyn V. Green

DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Graduate Program Coordinator:
Dr. Cubie Bragg
Room 285, Center for Learning and Technology

Bowie State University offers a Master of Arts degree in Counseling
Psychology. Students may enroll in the program from the Eclectic
theoretical approach to counseling or elect a specialized approach
emphasizing the Adlerian or Individual Psychology school of thought
originated and developed by Alfred Adler and his followers.

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree program provides
professional preparation for persons wishing to become counselors in
non-educational institutions, such as community mental health
facilities. Concentrations in pastoral counseling and health counseling
are offered for persons wishing to qualify in these specialties.
Specializations are offered in addiction counseling, career counseling,
family counseling, health counseling, human services, pastoral
counseling and psychotherapy. Advanced certificates are available in
family counseling and psychotherapy. Concentrations and certificate
programs are available with either an Adlerian or Eclectic focus.

The Master of Arts in the Counseling Psychology degree program places
great emphasis on interpersonal and helping relationships, which
require considerable commitment on the part of the student. The
student must complete a 48 semester hour program, a practicum
placement and pass a Comprehensive Examination before enrolling in
PSYC 858, Internship in Counseling Psychology, and a seminar paper.
Students must plan their programs in consultation with an assigned
advisor from the counseling faculty.

The Eclectic option is designed to allow the counseling student to
develop expertise in the diverse array of counseling theories available
today. Students develop an in-depth understanding of the origins,

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