Counseling and Psychological Services, M.A. and Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate

Program Structure and Delivery

Degree Requirements

Required MPY Courses: 42 cr.

1. MPY 600

   Orientation to the Counseling and Psychological Services MA Program (0 cr.)
2. MPY 601

   Social, Cognitive, and Affective Bases of Behavior (2 cr.)
3. MPY 605

   Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
4. MPY 606

   Psychophysiology (3 cr.)
5. MPY 608

   Psychopathology (3 cr.)
6. MPY 613

   Counseling Theory and Technique (3 cr.)
7. MPY 620

   Statistical Techniques and Research Methods (3 cr.)
8. MPY 641

   Marriage and Family Counseling (3 cr.)
9. MPY 700

   Introduction to Supervision and Consultation (3 cr.)
10. MPY 717

    Psychological Assessment (3 cr.)
11. MPY 719

    Group Counseling (3 cr.)
12. MPY 720

    Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.)
13. MPY 721

    Career Counseling (3 cr.)
14. MPY 722

    Ethics and Professional Issues (3 cr.)
15. MPY 724

    Counseling Skills and Practice (3 cr.)

ADS Required Courses: 15 cr.

1. ADS 551

   Historical and Contemporary Foundations of Addiction Theories (2 cr.)
2. ADS 554

   Psychopharmacology and Psychophysiology in Addiction Disorders (2 cr.)
3. ADS 555

   Multicultural Aspects of Addiction (3 cr.)
4. ADS 556

   Diagnosis and Assessment of Co-occurring Disorders (3 cr.)
5. ADS 557

   Families & Addictive Related Issues Across the Lifespan (2 cr.)
6. ADS 558

   Individual & Group Counseling & Case Management (3 cr.)

Dual Track Practicum Courses: 6 cr.

1. MPY 713

   Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Practicum I (3 cr.)
2. ADS 714

   Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Practicum II (3 cr.)
3. ADS 715

   Dual Track Practicum Completion (0 cr.)

Faculty

Admission Requirements

Application Process

1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and active military personnel), and

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2. An official transcript(s) issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth International Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards). Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted.

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3. A reflective essay which includes the following:

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4. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience; and

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5. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and their reasons for seeking admission to the program; and

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6. description of the areas the applicant considers to be their strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities; and

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7. personal information the applicant wishes to share.

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8. Two letter(s) of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability; and

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9. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.

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10. Applicants with international transcripts may require an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or MELAB accepted.)

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