College of Sciences
Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Prepare for a career in counseling with an online master's program that combines strong academic training with hands-on clinical experience. Build the skills and experience you need to support individuals and families in a range of clinical settings.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Master of Science
- Format
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Online
- Credit Hours
- 60
- Program Start
- July 1
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Average Time to Degree
- 2.5-3 Years
Why Get Your Psychology Degree at DeSales University?
Build the clinical knowledge and practical experience you need to support individuals across a wide range of settings. The DeSales M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology combines online coursework with hands-on clinical experiences to help you develop as an ethical, culturally informed and compassionate counseling professional.
Program Highlights
Flexible Online Learning
Complete your coursework online through a mix of live and flexible classes. Evening live classes can make it easier to balance your graduate studies with work and other commitments.
Hands-On Clinical Experience
Build your counseling skills through real-world clinical experiences. You'll complete 700 hours of internship and practica where you'll gain experience with counseling, assessment, treatment planning and working with clients.
Preparation for Professional Practice
Learn how to understand and support people with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Your coursework covers topics such as counseling, psychopathology, psychological assessment, trauma, addiction, family therapy and working with children and teens.
What Will You Study?
Practicum, Internships, Capstone
Build a strong foundation in counseling, human behavior and mental health. You'll study topics such as counseling techniques, psychopathology, assessment, trauma, family therapy and child and adolescent treatment. Hands-on practicum and internship experiences will help you put what you learn into practice, and you'll finish the program with a clinical case portfolio.
Courses you may take include:
- Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Couple & Family Therapy
- Assessment & Treatment of Children & Adolescents
- Foundations of Addictive Behavior
- Working with Ethically Diverse Couples & Families
- Systemic Approach to the Problems of Adolescents
Outcomes & Careers
Prepare for counseling and behavioral health roles in a variety of clinical and community settings. The program also provides a foundation for pursuing LPC licensure in Pennsylvania, which includes additional requirements after graduation.
Potential Career Paths:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Mental Health or Behavioral Health Counselor
- Clinical Counseling Roles
- Counseling Roles in Hospital, Outpatient and Residential Settings
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional sources
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Professional goals essay
- Interview with the Program Director
Program FAQs
This program is not yet available for application. If you would like to learn more about the program, or to receive notification when the application is open, please contact Dean Michael Ducey at Michael.Ducey@desales.edu.
Tuition for the M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology is $785 per credit. The 60-credit program has an estimated tuition and fee cost of $47,625. Additional fees may apply for clinical field experiences.
The M.S. in Clinical & Counseling Psychology is designed to be completed in 2.5-3 years. Your actual completion time may vary depending on your course schedule and progression through the program's practicum and internship requirements.
The online format can provide flexibility for working professionals. However, students should plan carefully for the program's required clinical experiences, including practicum and internship hours that must be completed at an approved field placement.
Courses are offered online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous formats. Synchronous courses may be offered during the evening to accommodate students' professional and personal schedules.
Yes. The program includes a 100-hour practicum and 600 hours of supervised internships. The practicum provides experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutic settings, while the internship provides additional supervised experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
The program is designed to meet the educational and clinical experience requirements associated with the Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) pathway. Additional requirements apply after graduation, including a required examination and supervised post-graduate clinical experience. Students should review current Pennsylvania licensure requirements before enrolling.
The program is seeking accreditation through the Masters in Psychology and Accreditation Council (MPCAC).
Yes. The program is offered online, with courses delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous formats. Certain clinical experiences, including practicum and internship requirements, may require in-person participation at approved field placement sites.
Graduate Admissions
Contact
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610-282-1100 x1277 -
gradadmiss@desales.edu -
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