Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
M.S. Degree Program
The master's program in counseling psychology prepares individuals aspiring to work as counselors or in counseling-related fields or those hoping to proceed on into doctoral training. The curriculum provides a broad and general introduction to Counseling Psychology theory, research, and clinical practice. For the Master of Science in counseling psychology degree, students earn a concentration in mental health counseling.
Graduate Admission to the School of Education and Human Sciences
Graduate programs in education are open to students with acceptable baccalaureate and graduate degrees whose academic records indicate that they can do successful work at the graduate level. Applicants must provide evidence of ability to work successfully at the graduate level, including experience in and commitment to the profession.
Each department in the School of Education and Human Sciences sets its own application deadlines and admission criteria. Prospective graduate students should contact the appropriate department for more information.
See Admission in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog for more information.
Admission Requirements
The admission deadline is January 5 to begin course work in the following summer or fall.
Required Admission Materials
- Graduate application and application fee. See Admission in the Graduate Studies section of the online catalog.
- 1 copy of official transcripts of all previous college work, sent directly to Graduate Studies. The original transcript is forwarded to the School of Education to complete licensing and/or certification paperwork. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for regular admission. If applicable, a graduate grade point average of 3.5 or higher is required for regular admission.
- Letter of intent - 1-2 page statement outlining one’s background and professional objectives
- Resumé.
- 3 letters of recommendation from people who can assess the applicant’s prospects for completing the program.
M.S. Degree Requirements
The mental health concentration requires about 60 credit hours of course work. Individuals wishing to become licensed professional counselors in Kansas need to meet additional requirements, described online. You also may wish to consult the American Counseling Association’s website for additional information. Besides a core of work in counseling psychology (including counseling theory, career development, interviewing, assessment, group counseling, professional issues, and practicum), work is required in developmental psychology, research, and diagnosis and psychopathology. All students complete either a thesis, a research project, or a comprehensive examination. After entering the program, students should meet with an advisor to plan a schedule for completing degree requirements. Students in the Kansas City area may take a few courses at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park.
M.S. Counseling Psychology - Comprehensive Exam option
Year 1 | |||||
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Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Summer enrollment recommended, but can be taken in the fall) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 890 | 3 | ||||
3 | 12 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 845 | 3 |
EPSY 842 | 6 | EPSY 956 | 3 | ||
EPSY 844 | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 12 | |||
Total Hours 60 |
Masters of Counseling Psychology - Thesis option
Year 1 | |||||
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Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Summer enrollment recommended) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 890 | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 6 |
EPSY 710 | 3 | EPSY 845 | 3 | ||
EPSY 711 | 1 | EPSY 956 | 3 | ||
EPSY 842 | 3 | EPSY 899 | 3 | ||
EPSY 844 | 3 | ||||
3 | 13 | 15 | |||
Total Hours 64 |
Masters in Counseling Psychology - Project option
Year 1 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Summer enrollment recommended, but can be taken in the fall) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 890 | 3 | ||||
3 | 12 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 3 |
EPSY 842 | 6 | EPSY 845 | 3 | ||
EPSY 844 | 3 | EPSY 898 | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | EPSY 956 | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 12 | |||
Total Hours 60 |
Students that wish to gain their PhD are encouraged to follow the following Master's programs:
Masters of Counseling Psychology - Ph.D. Aspirant Track - Comprehensive Exam option
Year 1 | |||||
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Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Summer enrollment recommended, but can be taken in the fall) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 890 | 3 | ||||
3 | 12 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 3 |
EPSY 842 | 6 | Elective (Statistics required) | 3 | ||
EPSY 844 | 3 | Elective (EPSY 845 recommended) | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | Elective (EPSY 956 recommended) | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 12 | |||
Total Hours 60 |
Masters of Counseling Psychology - Ph.D. Aspirant Track - Thesis option
Year 1 | |||||
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Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Required) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 890 | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 6 |
EPSY 710 | 3 | Elective (Stats required) | 3 | ||
EPSY 711 | 1 | EPSY 899 | 3 | ||
EPSY 842 | 3 | ||||
EPSY 844 | 3 | ||||
3 | 13 | 12 | |||
Total Hours 61 |
Masters of Counseling Psychology - Ph.D. Aspirant Track - Project option
Year 1 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 715 (Summer enrollment recommended, but can be taken in the fall) | 3 | EPSY 725 | 3 | EPSY 825 | 3 |
EPSY 740 | 3 | EPSY 830 | 3 | ||
EPSY 742 | 3 | EPSY 841 | 3 | ||
EPSY 880 | 3 | EPSY 875 | 3 | ||
EPSY 890 | 3 | ||||
3 | 12 | 15 | |||
Year 2 | |||||
Summer | Hours | Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
EPSY 841 | 3 | EPSY 705 | 3 | EPSY 842 | 3 |
EPSY 842 | 6 | Elective (Stats required) | 3 | ||
EPSY 844 | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
EPSY 846 | 3 | EPSY 898 | 3 | ||
3 | 15 | 12 | |||
Total Hours 60 |