A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- M.A.
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Program Description The Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services prepares graduates for professional work in counseling, psychotherapy, and other psychological services. The program is designed to help students meet the educational requirements for Minnesota licensure for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). Master’s level students enrolled in the M.A. in Counseling & Psychological Services Program have the option to apply to the Psy.D. Program as an early entry student (see specific requirements outlined by the PsyD program). If accepted into the Psy.D. Program, students then transition to the doctoral program and finish out their master’s degree within the doctoral program, using courses from both the master’s and doctoral programs combined Program Aims The M.A. in Counseling & Psychological Services program is based on a practitioner scholar model where students will: Aim 1: Integrate evidence based research and theory into the practice of counseling and other psychological services. Aim 2: Develop an awareness and appreciation of the complexity of individuals and work within an ethical and compassionate framework. Aim 3: Prepare to work in applied counseling and psychological service settings and be eligible to pursue professional counselor licensure. Program Outcomes Graduates of the Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services program are expected to be able to do the following: Effectively utilize professional written, verbal, and non verbal communication with clients and other professionals. Demonstrate knowledge of individual, historical, and cultural differences and utilize cultural humility in all professional activities. Conduct client diagnostic assessments, formulate accurate diagnoses, and develop corresponding treatment interventions. Apply and integrate scientific research in the practice of counseling psychology. Uphold and maintain ethical and legal standards associated with the practice of counseling psychology. Incorporate supervision and consultation into practice and ongoing professional development. Apply knowledge of counseling theories and evidence based practices in case conceptualization and treatment. Demonstrate professional values, attitudes, and behavior in interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships. Program Competencies The M.A. in Counseling & Psychological Services program seeks to train students at the master’s level in two broad areas: Discipline-specific knowledge: This area represents the broad base of core knowledge required of graduates and includes affective bases of behavior, biological bases of behavior, and cognitive, developmental, and social aspects of behavior. Additionally, the program covers consumption of research, research related to practice, and psychometrics. Profession-wide competencies: This area includes the development of competencies at the master’s level within the field of counseling and psychology specifically integrating evidence based research findings into practice, relying on ethical and legal standards, incorporating an understanding of individual and cultural diversity, and integrating professional values, attitudes, and behaviors, communication and interpersonal skills, assessment, intervention, supervision, and consultation. Program Structure and Delivery Course delivery varies by program location. In Minneapolis, our core courses are delivered primarily in a hybrid format, integrating in person classroom meetings with asynchronous/online weeks, while in our Online Cohort, core courses are offered primarily synchronous meetings while also incorporating asynchronous/online activities or interactions. Elective courses are typically delivered via a combination of online synchronous and asynchronous class sessions. The program includes several courses that are offered in a fully asynchronous online format. Students complete a supervised practicum experience in a counseling or mental health setting under direct supervision as part of the
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 174817
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_174817_33539b7f
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Degree Requirements
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Required Core Courses: 42 cr.
16 items
Required Practicum Courses: 6 cr.
2 items
Practicum Completion Courses
3 items
Dual Enrolled Practicum Courses: 6 cr.
3 items
Required Elective Courses: 12 cr.
45 items
Additional Elective Course Options
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Direct Admit and Early Entry Option to Counseling Psychology, PsyD program
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Requirements for both M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services and Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate
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Professional Licensure
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Additional Program Policies
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Faculty
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Admission Requirements
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Application Process
10 items
- Completed application form andNot resolved to a course
- 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.Not resolved to a course
- An admissions essay addressing the following questions in 500 words or less:Not resolved to a course
- What are your career goals and how would a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services help you meet your goals?Not resolved to a course
- Why are you interested in Saint Mary’s Counseling and Psychological Services MA program specifically?Not resolved to a course
- What location are you interested in attending and why?Not resolved to a course
- What will make you a successful graduate student in our program?Not resolved to a course
- Three letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability; andNot resolved to a course
- A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.Not resolved to a course
- Applicants with international transcripts may require an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or MELAB accepted.)Not resolved to a course
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