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College of Professional Studies
Specializations
Counseling psychology students may choose to enrich their studies
by concentrating in a particular area. The program’s five
specializations provide the clinical training necessary to meet
present and anticipated needs in the community. Students develop
a depth of special knowledge that may be a significant asset in
acquiring a post-master’s internship or in developing future
employment opportunities. Specializations are offered in addiction
studies, child and adolescent therapy, couple and family therapy,
expressive arts therapy, and sport psychology. All of the
specializations are available at the Pleasant Hill Campus. All
specializations except Sport Psychology and Addiction Studies are
offered in Campbell.
Students may pursue a special area of interest while completing the
psychology core and MFT coursework by selecting course options
within the specialization. In addition to the specialization
coursework specified below, students must complete field
experience and group supervision seminars in their area of
specialization. At least three quarters of related field experience are
required for the specialization. With careful course selection,
students (in other than the sport specialization) may complete a 15
unit specialization in 6 - 9 units beyond 87 units required for the
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
Candidates for a specialization must discuss their intent with their
academic advisor and submit a declaration of a Specialization
form. Prior to graduation, students must file the Specialization
Completion form. Both forms must be sub mitted to the Counseling
Psychology program.
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With the exception of Sport Psychology, all specializations will be
required to have 15 units, six of which will substitute for core classes.
addiction Studies
5-7 specific courses (PSy 5309/PSy 5190 courses are 1-3 units)
3 fulfill core MA requirements
6 units past the MA
Students must complete three of their six quarters of field
experience in a placement that provides counseling for addictions.
Courses Units
PSy 5179 Basic Addiction Studies 1 3
PSy 5181 Positive Confrontation in the Treatment of Addiction 3
PSy 5182 Group Approaches in the Treatment of Addiction2 3
PSy 5184 Family Approaches in the Treatment of Addiction 3
PSy 5190 Seminar in Addictions Studies3 3
Total units required 15
1 This course is required as part of the MA curriculum.
2 This course fulfills PSy 5120G.
3 These courses are cross-listed with PSy 5309 and fulfills the PSy 5309
requirement.
Child and adolescent Therapy
6 specific courses
3 fulfill core MA requirements
7 units past the MA
Students must complete three of their six quarters of field experience
in a placement that provides child and adolescent therapy.
Courses Units
PSy 5120C Specific Theories of Change (child focus) 1 3
PSy 5414 Group Process with Children & Adolescents 2 3
PSy 5302 Sand Tray and Sandplay Therapy 3 2
PSy 5306 Advanced Child Therapy 3
PSy 5307 Advanced Adolescent Therapy 3
PSy 5309 Seminar in Child, Adolescent, & Family Counseling 1
Total units required 15
1 This course fulfills PSy 5120C.
2 This course fulfills PSy 5120G.
3 This counts for 2 of the 3 required units of PSy 5309.
Couple and family Therapy
5 specific courses
2 fulfill core MA requirements
9 units past the MA
Students must complete three of their six quarters of field
experience in a placement that provides couple and family therapy.
Courses Units
PSy 5120F Specific Theories of Change (family therapy focus) 1 3
PSy 5142 Advanced Family Therapy 3
PSy 5143 Use of Self as Family Therapist 3
PSy 5144 Advanced Couple Therapy 3
PSy 5145 Advanced Treatment Issues in Family Therapy 2 3
Total units required
1 This course fulfills PSy 5120F.
2 This course fulfills the three units of PSy 5309.
15
expressive arts Therapy
6-8 specific course (PSy 5309 courses are 1-3 units)
2 fulfill core MA requirements
6 units past the MA
Students must complete three of their six quarter of field experience
in a placement that provides therapy through use of expressive arts.
Courses Units
PSy 5770 Group Process and Expressive Arts1 3
PSy 5760 Expressive Arts Therapy: The Creative Process 3
PSy 5740 Theory and Practice of Expressive Arts Camp 2 3
PSy 5266 Supplemental Fieldwork: Expressive Arts Camp 1
PSy 5302 Sand Tray and Sandplay Therapy 2
PSy 5309 Seminar in Child, Adolescent, & Family Counseling3 3
Total units required 15
1 This course fulfills PSy 5120G.
2 This course fulfills PSy 5120C.
3 Students must have a total of 3 units of PSy 5309. All units must be an
Expressive Arts focus.
Sport Psychology
6 specific courses
1 fulfills core MA requirements
15 units past the MA
Of the six quarters of field experience, one must be taken at a
University camp.
Courses Units
PSP 5822 Psychology of Group Interpersonal Communication1 3
PSP 5826 Psychological dimensions of youth Sport2 2
(Prerequisite: PSP 5808)
PSP 5800A Sport Psychology
PSP 5815 Performance Enhancement A 3
PSP 5816 Performance Enhancement B 3
(Prerequisite: PSP 5808)
Total units required 14
1 This course fulfills PSy 5120G.
2 This course fulfills PSy 5309. note: PSy 5309 courses are variable unit.
individualized Specialization
In addition to the above-mentioned specializations, students may
design their own course of specialized study in an area of par ticular
personal interest, thereby providing an opportunity to develop
in-depth knowledge and experience in an area of their choice. The
goal is to stimulate students to think creatively about addressing
their individual learning needs and to design a pro gram consisting
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