Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all
undergraduate and graduate course work
• The equivalent of twelve semester credit hours in psychology with
grades of “C” or better. These courses should include general or
introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, theories of
personality, and research methods. Similar coursework from
departments such as marriage and family studies, sociology, and
gender and women’s studies will also be considered
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as the final step
in the application process.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the following courses is required for this degree:
* 200 Professional Development Seminar I 1 cr.
* 201 Professional Development Seminar II 1 cr.
* 202 Community Service Practicum I 1 cr.
* 203 Community Service Practicum II 1 cr.
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 cr.
350 Community Psychology and Mental Health 3 cr.
* 402 Introduction to Adlerian Psychology and Psychopathology 3 cr.
431 Child Guidance and Parenting 1 cr.
432 Child Guidance and Parenting Group Supervision 1 cr.
438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 cr.
* 472 Basic Intervention and Assessment Skills 3 cr.
497 Research Methods 3 cr.
* 505 Professional Issues and Ethics 3 cr.
523 Adlerian Approaches to Individual and Family Therapy 3 cr.
569 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 cr.
* 623 Life Span Development 3 cr.
* 641 Social Psychology and Individual Differences 3 cr.
* 647 Biopsychosocial Bases of Health and
Dysfunction for Counselors
3 cr.
* 651 Assessment and Treatment from a Systemic Perspective 3 cr.
652 Life Cycle and Cultural Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.
655 Advanced Couples Therapy 3 cr.
* 662 Overview of Models of Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.
663 Effective Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.
664 Practicum in Marriage and Family I 1 cr.
665 Practicum in Marriage and Family II 1 cr.
667 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Marriage and Family I 1 cr
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