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Counseling Psychology,
EDM
The Counseling Psychology Program offers students advanced study in the areas of agency/community counseling and elementary/secondary school counseling. The program is designed to facilitate the development of the student as a competent practitioner and researcher. Students are trained to become professionals who are capable of entering into relationships with clients with an integrated theory of counseling, understanding of the counselor's role, knowledge about ethics and cultural diversity, and an ability to promote client change.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students may take courses at TUCC, Fort Washington, and Ambler.
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
Counseling Psychology Program
2nd Floor Weiss Hall (265-63)
1701 North 13th Street
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085
TUCNPSY@temple.edu
(215) 204-7331
Ranking:
The Counseling Psychology Program is one of the graduate programs located in the College of Education. The College was ranked 15th in the nation in a recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of graduate schools.
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
The program offers training in either agency/community counseling or elementary/secondary school counseling. Faculty research interests are varied and focus on topics such as addictions, social policy as it applies to urban populations, supervision and training, diversity/multicultural issues, and health psychology.
Job
Placement:
Graduates typically pursue careers as agency/community counselors or elementary/secondary school counselors, or use their degrees to pursue doctoral training in a counseling psychology-related field. Elementary and secondary school counseling students are eligible to apply for the Pennsylvania school counseling certification (Educational Specialist I) at the time of their graduation from the program.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
The program encourages interdisciplinary training experiences. Students are required to complete elective coursework designed to enhance their professional development.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
True
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania once they complete the post-degree requirements specified by the state licensing board.
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Students may complete up to nine (9) credits prior to admission to the program. With the exception of practice-related coursework, the majority of the courses are open to non-matriculated students.
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