Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA/CP)
Mission Statement
The MA in Counseling Psychology (MA/CP) equips students to integrate professional counseling with a biblical worldview to serve all peoples.Program Objectives
Students graduating from the MA/CP program upon graduation will be able to- Demonstrate the ability to integrate faith in counseling theory
- Integrate personal faith and service into the counseling profession
- Compare favorably in knowledge of their field with students graduating from other counseling masters programs
- Be prepared to successfully pursue licensure in the State of Florida
- Successfully receive licensure in the State of Florida
- Qualified and able to obtain a degree-related job
- Qualified and able to pursue a doctoral degree
- Experience an increase in self-awareness during their student career at Trinity
Additional Admission Requirements
In addition to the General Admissions requirements, an interview with the MA/CP faculty may be required for admission.
Candidacy
In addition to the candidacy requirements outlined in "Academic Policies" of the catalog, MA/CP students are required to participate in one semester of group counseling while in residence. A separate fee is charged for this counseling.
Program Prerequisites
The following courses are program prerequisites for the MA/CP: 9 semester hours of psychology to include General Psychology (3 hours), Statistics (3 hours), and any clinical psychology elective (Therapeutic, Personality, or Abnormal) or developmental elective (3 hours).
Program of Study (54-60 hours)
Common Core Courses (6 hours)
| ID 5001 | Foundations of Integrative Thought | 3 hours |
| ID 5002 | Foundations of Cultural Engagement | 3 hours |
Required Counseling Courses (27 hours)
| CP 5210 | Counseling Skills Training | 3 hours | |
| CP 5310 | Counseling Theories | 3 hours | |
| CP 6110 | Career Counseling | 3 hours | |
| CP 6130 | Group Counseling | 3 hours | |
| CP 6520 | Human Growth and Development | 3 hours | |
| CP 6710 | Psychology and Theology | 3 hours | |
| CP 6720 | Ethics and Issues in Counseling | 3 hours | |
| CP 7210 | Psychological Testing | 3 hours | |
| CP 7900 | Psychological Research Methods | 3 hours | |
Counseling Psychology Capstone (choose one)*: | |||
| CP 7478 | Counseling Psychology Capstone Project | 0-3 hours | |
| CP 7480 | Counseling Psychology Capstone Integrative Paper | 0-3 hours | |
| CP 7485 | Counseling Psychology Thesis* | 0-3 hours | |
| *CP 7910 | Research Methods (required with Thesis) | 1 hour | |
Select one of the following concentrations:
Mental Health Counseling Concentration (27 hours):
Required Courses (21 hours)
| CP 5120 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6015 | Community Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6610 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| CP 6650 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 7450 | Psychopathology | 3 hours |
| CP 7961 | Internship in Counseling I* | 3 hours |
| CP 7962 | Internship in Counseling II* | 3 hours |
Concentration Electives (3-6 hours)—select one-two courses:
| CP 5140 | Principles of Guidance and Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6625 | Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| CP 6000 | Current Studies in Counseling and Psychology | 3 hours |
| CP 6530 | Child and Adolescent Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 7140 | Crisis Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 7950 | Counseling Practicum* | 3-6 hours |
| CP 7963 | Advanced Counseling Practicum* | 3-6 hours |
*As of January 2001, State of Florida licensing requirements for internship are 1,000 contact hours. Students unable to meet this requirement in two semesters of internship can enroll in further onsite work using CP 7950 Counseling Practicum or CP 7963 Advanced Counseling Practicum as one of the Mental Health Counseling concentration electives.
Guidance and Counseling Concentration (21 hours):
Required Courses (18 hours)
| CP 5140 | Principles of Guidance and Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 5145 | School Consultation Procedures | 3 hours |
| CP 6140 | Counseling Exceptional and At-Risk Children | 3 hours |
| CP 6530 | Child and Adolescent Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6911 | Guidance and Counseling Practicum I | 3 hours |
| CP 6912 | Guidance and Counseling Practicum II | 3 hours |
Concentration Electives (3 hours)—select one courses:
| CP 5120 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6015 | Community Counseling | 3 hours |
| CP 6610 | Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| CP 6625 | Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| CP 7840 | Multicultural Issues in Counseling | 3 hours |
Fees and Expenses