Counseling Psychology MEd

Prepare for a career in a variety of settings as a mental health counselor or certified school counselor with 51动漫鈥檚听Master of Education听(MEd) in Counseling Psychology. Students听acquire the assessment and therapeutic skills necessary to work with diverse populations. Learn to facilitate intrapersonal growth and support well-being across the lifespan with individuals, groups and systems.

At 51动漫, we embrace diversity and prioritize multicultural competence and humility, and we have a strong commitment to social justice values. Our program fosters an inclusive learning environment where students develop the necessary skills to serve diverse populations with sociocultural awareness. You will be empowered to advocate for equitable access to mental health and educational resources. 听

Students must select one of our two concentrations鈥擬ental Health Counseling and School Counseling鈥攅ach tailored to meet the specific licensure and certification requirements in Pennsylvania.听

Career Preparedness

Small classes foster direct, collaborative relationships with full-time faculty, instructors and classmates. The Counseling Psychology MEd provides ample opportunities for experiential training, culminating in a semesterlong听practicum experience and a yearlong internship experience. Skills development components are also integrated into most courses.听听

Amidst its core values is the program understanding that to be an effective counselor it is necessary for students to know themselves鈥攖hat is, to understand their own strengths and areas for growth and to consider how their personal and professional experiences connect with their understanding of mental health and wellness. Engaging in reflective practice and receiving regular feedback across contexts is done to integrate this value in supporting the development of counselors-in-training.听 听

What sets apart the Counseling Psychology MEd at 51动漫?

  • Curriculum: Knowledge, skills and awareness related to multicultural competence and cultural humility are woven into every course.

  • Faculty experts: Faculty are credentialed professionals and bring real-world experience into the classroom.

  • Real-world training: Extensive experiential training through 100-hour practicum and 600-hour internship, supervised by experienced professionals in diverse settings.听

  • Location: Deep ties to the Philadelphia community supports students鈥� preparation to work in diverse settings.听

Program Outcomes

Students will graduate with the following training and skill sets.听

  • Develop a multicultural orientation: Exhibit a deep understanding of and sensitivity to diverse identities, committing to counseling practices that are culturally responsive.听
  • Be prepared to achieve professional licensure or certification: Meet the educational requirements for licensure as a licensed professional counselor听or certification as a certified school counselor in Pennsylvania, with opportunity to pursue similar credentials in other states. 听
  • Apply evidence-based practices: Utilize evidence-based counseling techniques across a range of client concerns, including relational issues, mental health disorders听and systemic challenges.听
  • Engage in social justice-oriented counseling: Approach counseling from a social justice perspective, working to explore and address inequities within mental health and educational settings.听
  • Exhibit professional and ethical standards: Operate with the highest levels of professional, ethical and legal standards in all counseling practices.听

Concentrations

You must choose听one of the following concentrations.

  • Mental Health Counseling

    Deepen your understanding of mental health in a wide range of settings in the community, and position yourself to become a licensed professional counselor in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Develop the assessment, therapeutic and interpersonal relationship-building skills needed for a successful career in counseling psychology.

  • School Counseling

    Gain the expertise needed to practice as a school counselor and work directly with students, teachers, administrators and parents in both elementary and secondary schools. Prepare for Pre-K鈥�12th grade school counselor certification in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Didactic learning and practical, field-based training provide a firm understanding of the American School Counseling Association听National Model and hands-on experience in preparation for a professional career.

Classes & Curriculum

Choose to complete the MEd on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students generally complete the program in two years and part-time students usually finish in three years.听

The clinical training component of the Counseling Psychology MEd follows a unique progression. Students begin with a counseling psychology experiential fundamental skills course in their first year, progress to practicum experiences in the spring or summer semester during their first year, and then move into an internship during their second year (or second and third year, respectively, for part-time students). Learn more about the internship components of the curriculum.听

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Education听offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,105.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,518.00 per credit

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Questions

For more information about this program, the College of Education and Human Development, how to apply for admission听and your application status, contact Enrollment Management.

Enrollment Management
Ritter Annex 150
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215-204-8011
Email: educate@temple.edu

ED-CPSY-MED

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