Admissions Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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“B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
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Completed Application: https://admissions.marywood.edu/apply/
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Professional resume/CV
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Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Applicants are expected to have undergraduate coursework in general psychology, developmental psychology, and statistics, as prerequisites to program admission.
Facilities & Technology
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
McGowan Center Classrooms
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.
The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.
The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.
The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
- Individual Therapy
- Marital/Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Play Therapy
- Parent Training
- Educational & Geriatric Assessment
- Psychological and Personality Assessment
The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard, demonstrate a strong will to succeed, and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Faculty
Courses & Curriculum (48 total credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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General/Theoretical Concentration
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48 total credits
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CORE COURSES
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21 total credits
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PSYC 503
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Research Methods and Statistics I
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3
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PSYC 504
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3
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PSYC 508
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Biological Bases of Behavior
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3
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PSYC 514
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Human Development
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3
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Or
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PSYC 518
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Advanced Human Development
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3
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PSYC 517
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Personality Theories in Psychology
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3
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PSYC 521
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Social Psychology
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3
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PSYC 522
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Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior
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3
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Or
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PSYC 523
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Contemporary Learning Theories
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3
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CLINICAL SERVICES CONCENTRATION
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48 total credits
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ASSESSMENT and DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
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9 total credits
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PSYC 531
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Psychopathology
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3
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Or
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PSYC 532
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Child Psychopathology
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3
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PSYC 561
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Introduction to Psychological Testing
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3
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PSYC 562
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Cognitive Assessment
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3
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PSYC 580
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Assessment of Adult Personality andýPsychopathology
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3
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Or
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PSYC 581
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Socio-Emotional Assessment of Children And Adolescents
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3
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PSYC 531, PSYC 532, PSYC 561, PSYC 580 and PSYC 581: REQUIRED PSYC 562: ELECTIVE
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INTERVENTION METHODS
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9 total credits minimum
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PSYC 571
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Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy
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3
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PSYC 577
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Practicum (Group)
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3
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COUN 518
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Foundational Counseling Techniques
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3
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COUN 584
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Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling
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3
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PSYC 572
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Introduction to Group Psychotherapy
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3
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PSYC 573
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Therapy With Children
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3
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PSYC 574
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
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3
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PSYC 571 AND PSYC 577: REQUIRED COUN 518, COUN 584, PSYC 572 AND PSYC 574: ELECTIVE PSYC 571, PSYC 577 AND COUN 518: "B" GRADE REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE
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ELECTIVES
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Selection of elective courses in the department is in consultation with the advisor.
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3-9 total credits
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CLOSURE EXPERIENCE
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0-6 total credits
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Two of these (PSYC 556, 578) are credit-bearing courses which reduce the number of elective credits from nine to six
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PSYC 554
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0-3
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PSYC 555
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Professional Contribution
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0
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PSYC 556
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Master's Thesis
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3
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PSYC 578
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Clinical Internship
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3
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PSYC 578: VARIABLE CREDIT, THREE-CREDIT MINIMUM
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Students should note that the internship option requires permission of the advisor and the department chairperson. Further details regarding these alternatives are available in the Student Handbook .
Students are encouraged to complete core courses early in their program of study.
The program stresses development of competencies. Alternate courses may be approved for those who can demonstrate competency in a required area. Test-out procedures should be discussed with the advisor or department chairperson for those who seek course waivers of required courses. The student should understand that program adjustments will not diminish the number of credits required for a degree; they will, however, allow the student to take more advanced specialty courses as part of the program of study.
Psychology students are encouraged to take their comprehensive examinations immediately upon completion of the seven required courses. Further details regarding the comprehensive exam are available in the Student Handbook.
Program Learning Outcomes
Specifically, the Department strives:
To educate students in understanding the complexity and diversity of human behavior. To develop the ability to think critically, understand research, research methodology, techniques of data collection and analysis, and respect for scientifically derived knowledge. To educate students to develop and implement assessment and intervention strategies associated with individual and group behavior. To facilitate students’ understanding of the varied roles, obligations, and ethics of human service providers and researchers. To develop competencies to critically evaluate and contribute to research in the fields of psychology and counseling
Student Resources
For further information about the LPC and State Board requirements, visit the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors website (see links below). When seeking licensure in other states, students are advised to contact the credentialing boards or agencies in those states, as other requirements may exist.
Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements
Pennsylvania Code Educational Requirements
Chapter 49 — Licensure of Professional Counselors
