Counseling Psychology - City University of Seattle

Counseling Psychology from City University of Seattle is a Campus Master Counseling Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (M.A.C.P.) program is designed for students who wish to become professional mental health counselors - especially those seeking mental health counselor licensure (LMHC) in the state of Washington. The optional Couples and Family Therapy (CFT) Specialization is designed for students who wish to become licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT) in the state of Washington and can be taken as part of the M.A.C.P. program or as a stand alone series for those who already have a M.A.C.P. degree . Upon successful completion of the program, you will be better prepared to: conduct clinical assessments and diagnosis; apply theory to clinical cases; write formal treatment plans; and meet with other professionals in case consultations. Through practicum and clinical internships, you will learn how to navigate the local mental health system and how to address the issues within that system. The optional CFT specialization will prepare you to focus on issues relating to couples and families. You will be qualified to seek employment in community mental health as a professional mental health counselor or marriage and family therapist (with the CFT specialization). You will have the opportunity to work in various mental health settings, including non-profit counseling agencies, private counseling practices, managed care organizations, and hospitals. Our courses are offered either two evenings per week or all-day Saturday's so you can learn without sacrificing your career. The curriculum meets the educational requirements for mental health licensure in the state of Washington and is revised for currency on an ongoing basis. Along with gaining academic knowledge, you will be challenged to develop personally which will enhance your future work as a clinician. Through clinical internship, you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the local mental health system. Lastly, our instructors are professionals; real clinicians who teach in class what they do for a living. View more details on City University of Seattle . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling Psychology courses.