Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

American Psychological Association standards for the preparation of
manuscripts.
499 Independent Study 1-3 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Students in
degree programs are provided an opportunity to pursue advanced study in
special areas that Adler School does not normally provide. This is a self-directed
study under faculty supervision in any theoretical or clinical aspect related to
the curriculum.
500 M.A. Thesis 3 Credits
(Chicago campus only)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director of the M.A. program. The M.A.
Thesis is a student-directed study conducted in consultation with an approved
faculty member in any theoretical, methodological, or applied psychological
area relevant to the curriculum. The research culminates in the completion of
a scholarly paper of publishable quality in accordance with Adler School
guidelines and American Psychological Association standards. A thesis may be
required for credentialing in some jurisdictions. Students should check
credentialing requirements where they intend to practice to determine whether
they need this course.
501 M.A. Thesis 3 Credits
(Vancouver campus only)
(Prerequisites: Courses 495 and 496.) The M.A. Thesis is a student-directed
study conducted in consultation with an approved faculty member of a topic of
empirical study relevant to the theory and practice of counseling psychology.
The thesis is an important capstone task (a culmination or highest point) for
student’s demonstration of the integration of science and practice and the
critical thinking skills required for the ethical and professional practice of
counseling psychology. Students are required to complete a scholarly paper of
publishable quality in accordance with Adler School guidelines, Canadian
Psychological Association, and American Psychological Association standards.
502-503 M.A. Practicum Seminar I-II 1 Credit per term
(Chicago campus)
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (506-507). Using a peer consultation
model, Practicum Seminar provides students engaged in practicum training with
an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision
experience. Specific cases students are working on in practica are discussed to
illustrate general principles of counseling and intervention. The focus is on the
development of knowledge, skills, values needed to provide competent and
ethical counseling.
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