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Graduate Programs

Graduate Student Handbook (for all graduate programs except the online Experimental Psychology program)

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Master of Education in Counseling (School Counseling)

The Professional Counselor Program offers a program of study leading to the Master of Education degree with a major in Counseling.  The degree is primarily designed to enable graduates to pursue certification as a school counselor. The program also enables graduates to be eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC).  Before school counseling certification can be granted, students must have accrued at least two years of teaching experience in public schools, grades K-12.

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (LPC) and Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (LMFT)

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology provides programs of study leading to credentialing in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family.  Graduates are eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC) or the License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) credential. 

Master of Science in Educational Psychology (LPA) and online Master of Science in Educational Psychology (Experimental Psychology)

The Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology provides options for the Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) credential or a non-credentialing Experimental Psychology major. The Experimental Psychology program is offered online.

Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

The School Psychology program prepares graduates for careers in the professional practice of school psychology. Graduates are eligible for the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) credential, which enables them to provide psychological services in schools. Students who already possess a master's or doctoral degree in psychology may be eligible for admission as a special non-degree seeking student for retraining in school psychology.

Certification Programs

The department offers plans for those who are non-degree seeking and just need to take coursework to be eligible for certification by outside agencies or organizations in the following areas:

Contact your advisor for information about these programs.


Graduate Degree Comprehensive Examination

Every candidate for an M.Ed., M.S., or S.S.P. degree must apply for and pass a comprehensive examination. The examination is taken in the final semester of graduate coursework listed on the student's degree plan, including all internship and practicum courses (if any).