Trinity offers two different Master of Arts degrees in the field of psychology. The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA/CP) offered by Trinity Graduate School is only available at Trinity International University, Florida. The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling (MA/MHC) offered by Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is available at our Deerfield, Illinois campus. Visit TEDS.edu information about TEDS' MA/MHC program.
What courses will I take?
The MA in Counseling Psychology (MA/CP) gives you a strong background in counseling and psychology while allowing you to tailor the program to your specific career interests. With two different emphases in Mental Health and Guidance, the program exposes students to all aspects of counseling in a wide range of fields.
MA in Counseling Psychology students choose a concentration in either Mental Health Counseling (27 hours) or Guidance and Counseling (21 hours)
Course of Study
Common Core Courses (6 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit 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 |
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*CP 7910 |
Research Methods (required with Thesis) |
1 hour |
*MACP students not pursuing licensure may opt to complete the degree by choosing among three capstone options with the program director’s approval .
Mental Health Counseling Concentration
Required Courses (21 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit 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 or two courses:
| CP5140 | 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
Required Courses (18 hours)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit 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 course:
| 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 |