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Counseling Specialization
The 9-unit Counseling Specialization offers undergraduates a
unique opportunity to study and apply the basic psychological,
developmental, and mental health principles involved in counseling
psychology. our holistic, transformative approach to counseling
emphasizes cognitive, affective, behavioral, and spiritual change.
In addition to taking Introduction to Counseling, students choose
three of the following courses: Group Dynamics, Community
Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Somatic Psychology, and
Death, Dying & Bereavement.
Clinical counselors help individuals and families overcome mental
health challenges and emotional issues that prevent them from
living life to the fullest. They may work with a wide range of clinical
populations, including those with severe or chronic mental illness,
College of Undergraduate Studies
Courses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-requisite(s)
PyC 4010 Psychological Assessment (required) 3
PyC 3310 Group Dynamics 3
PyC 4000 Community Psychology 3
PyC 4205 Transpersonal Psychology 3
PyC 4229 Somatic Psychology 3
PyC 3115 Death, Dying and Bereavement 3
Transpersonal Studies Specialization
The 9-unit Transpersonal Studies Specialization addresses the
spiritual dimension of human identity and experience—what
Abraham Maslow called “the farther reaches of human nature.” The
interdisciplinary and crosscultural curriculum focuses on the
development and integration of the whole person: body, mind,
emotion, and spirit. The person is seen as an integral part of family,
society, humanity, living systems, the planet, the cosmos, and the
transpersonal realm.
Courses investigate: models of transpersonal development; the
varieties, causes, and effects of spiritual experiences; pioneers in
but typically they see clients who are struggling with more common
mental and emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, grief,
relationship issues, personal crises, or other life challenges. Clinical
counselors conduct clinical interviews, develop treatment plans,
provide psychotherapy, and collaborate with physicians and other
specialists on medication and related interventions. They assist
clients with identifying personal emotional issues and behavior
patterns that may be hindering them and with working through
those challenges in a safe and supportive space. Clinical counselors
work in a wide range of settings, including private practice,
community agencies, public and private schools, colleges and
universities, hospitals, and other mental health facilities.
Choose 9 units from recommended list below. Courses can be
substituted with approval of your advisor.
the field of transpersonal studies; transformative practices; the
spiritual dimen sions of relationship; connections between science
and spirituality; living systems; and, relationships among self,
society, and the natural world. Students will become knowledgeable
about basic concepts and theories as well as historical and current
trends. They will also have opportunities to further their
psycho-spiritual devel opment through self-exploration and the
application of transper sonal principles and practices to their own
lives.
Choose 6 units from the Psychology major and 3 units from the
Liberal Arts major. Recommended specialization courses are listed
below. Courses can be substituted with approval of your advisor.
Courses Units Prerequisite(s) Co-requisite(s)
Psychology courses (6 units)
PyC 4205 Transpersonal Psychology 3
PyC 4202 Psychology of Religion 3
PyC 4207 Integral Psychology 3
PyC 4203 Humanistic Psychology 3
PyC 4120 Emotions, Intelligence and Awareness 3
PyC 4200 Jungian Psychology 3
PyC 4237 Kabbalah Psychology 3
PyC 4235 Psychosynthesis 1
PyC 4209 Spiritual Counseling 3
PyC 4223 Writing as a Psychospiritual Tool 1
Liberal Arts courses (3 units)
SCI 3100 Living Systems 3
SCI 4235 Science and Spirituality 3
New, Jewish Mysticism 3
PHR 4460 Critical History of Christianity 3
New, Indian Spiritual Traditions 3
New, Chinese Spiritual Traditions 3
New, Islamic Spiritual Traditions 3
Total units required 12
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