MASTER OF ARTS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION

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1 MASTER OF ARTS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELING SPECIALIZATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2 TOEFL or IELTS, International Credentials, and International Students 2 Applicant Notification 2 POLICIES 3 Transfer of Credit 3 Waiver of Courses 3 Residency Requirement 3 Satisfactory Progress 3 Student Professional Evaluation and Student Review Process: 3 Graduation Requirements 4 THE PROGRAM 5 Locations 5 Philosophy 5 M.A. Clinical Counseling Program Competencies 5 Writing Assessment and Requirements 6 Ethics and Professional Behavior 6 Certification/Licensure 6 Professional Development Group 6 Practicum and Internship 6 Counseling Competency Examination (CCE) 7 Areas of Concentration 8 THE CURRICULUM 10 Program Requirements 10 Courses 10 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 11 Core Curriculum Electives and Concentration Courses 13 Treatment of Addictions 13 Latino Mental Health Concentration and Certificates 14 Supervision & Leadership in Community Mental Health 15 Child and Adolescent Treatment 15 Health Psychology 15 Generalist Concentration Courses 16 APPENDIX 17 M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Chicago Campus 18 M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Chicago Campus 19 M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Grayslake Campus

2 Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology - Counseling Specialization The M.A. in Clinical Psychology program (Clinical Counseling) provides strong preparation in the development of essential diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative skills in order to work with a variety of clinical populations- ranging from children to the elderly- and with a variety of emotional, intellectual, and psychological conditions and problems. Graduates will have the training to work in a variety of clinical settings, and with required licensure, independent practice. The program has adopted the practitioner-scholar model which is predicated on the belief that a competent mental health practitioner must have both a broad knowledge of the scientific and theoretical principles in the clinical practice of psychology and the ability to apply that knowledge to specific clinical situations. The program also incorporates the 8 content areas outlined by the National Board of Certified Counselors to prepare those students seeking professional counselor licensure and desiring to begin professional practice at the master s level.. The program serves a diverse student body from throughout the Midwest, and the country, and from a number of international countries. Acknowledged for its commitment to diversity, The Chicago School recognizes that service to a diverse community plays a vital role in psychology. The Counseling Specialization embraces this commitment through the integration of multicultural education and diversity throughout its curriculum; successful students demonstrate an appreciation for and competency in this area. Likewise, the faculty reflects experience in graduate level teaching and clinical practice with diverse clinical populations. Admission Requirements Application to The Chicago School s Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization Program is open to any person who has earned a bachelor degree from an accredited institution and who meets other entrance requirements. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to do graduate work. Factors that are considered in admission are: GPA from undergraduate and any graduate schools, successful work history after completion of the baccalaureate degree, the required admission essay, and letters of recommendation from academic professors or professional or volunteer experience supervisors. Generally, an undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. The Counseling Specialization has two specific required undergraduate courses that must be completed prior to enrollment with a grade earned of C or better (a course in psychology and a course in either statistics or research methods). The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, however students who have taken the exam may submit their scores to enhance their application. Scores should be sent directly to the school (GRE School Code: 1119) for consideration. Please see the application for detailed instructions and information regarding application requirements, application deadlines, and letters of recommendation. Applications must be submitted with a $50.00 (USD) application fee in order to be evaluated. TOEFL or IELTS, International Credentials, and International Students TOEFL or IELTS: If English is not your primary language, you must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores with your application (TOEFL School Code: 7161). International students who received a bachelor s degree from an accredited United States institution are exempt from this requirement. The minimum scores are: TOEFL paper based, 213 computer based, 79 internet based; IELTS International credentials: Applicants with international credentials must obtain and submit an official course-by-course evaluation through an evaluation agency such as World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc ( In addition to the agency evaluation, all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts must be submitted. International students: International students must submit a completed application by the general consideration deadline. In addition, once accepted, international students must submit the International Student Information form, a copy of their passport, and financial documentation showing sufficient funding for at least one year of study and all living expenses. This documentation must be submitted at least two months prior to the start of the semester in order to allow sufficient time for the school to issue an I-20 for the student to obtain an F-1 visa, if needed. An I-20 visa will not be issued without this documentation. Applicant Notification The Chicago School reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and applicants will be notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions. If a student is offered admission, in order to secure a place in the incoming class, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer of admission. The non-refundable deposit will be applied in full toward the student s tuition upon enrollment

3 Policies Transfer of Credit Prior graduate course work, if within the area of study, may be eligible for transfer of credit. Students accepted to the program may petition by submitting a Petition for Transfer/Waiver of Credit** and all required documentation to the Office of Academic Records. The decision to accept transfer credit is solely that of the school which reserves the right to require satisfactory performance on an examination before awarding a transfer of credit. Satisfactory completion of a competency examination is required before transfer of credit is awarded when the course in question has been taken more than five years prior to admission. No credit will be transferred for course work that is more than 10 years old. Transfers of credit are subject to the following conditions. Transferred course credit is restricted to graduate level courses from an accredited, graduate degree-granting institution. Transfer of credit is awarded only for required courses. Transfer of credit is not granted for clinical practicum or internships. Transfer of credit is granted only for courses in which the grade obtained was a B or higher. (Pass/Fail grades are not eligible.) Each hour of credit accepted for transfer will be assessed a fee of $75. A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit may be transferred. Waiver of Courses Any domestic or international student with previous graduate course work may request a waiver** of additional course work. Waiver of courses does not reduce the total number of hours of course work to be completed at The Chicago School; it permits students to substitute course work as approved by the department chair. An international student, who has completed an undergraduate course that, in the judgment of the department chair, is equivalent to a required course at The Chicago School, may apply for the course to be waived. Waiver will not apply to undergraduate courses offered by U.S. educational institutions. Students may seek a waiver for a total of 12 credit hours. Waiver and transfer of credit hours may not exceed a total of 12 credit hours. **The Petition for Transfer of Credit/Waiver is available on the school website under Current Students, Student and Academic Services Forms. Please submit all required documentation with each petition. Any credit approved for transfer will not be added to the student s academic record until after the second week of their first semester. Residency Requirement It is expected that students will fulfill all degree requirements through courses offered at The Chicago School. Under unusual circumstances, and subject to the approval of the department chair, a student may be permitted to complete certain course requirements at another institution. Satisfactory Progress Matriculated students must be continuously enrolled in the program until graduation unless granted an approved leave of absence. Satisfactory progress semester hours do not include waiver or transfer credit hours. No student will be permitted to take less than three semester hours of course work in the fall or spring semesters unless that student has fewer than three semester hours of course work remaining or is on an approved leave of absence. In order to receive financial aid, however, the student must be at least half time for the semester. Credit Hours per Year and Program Length: The maximum duration of Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization Program is five years. Students must complete, at minimum, nine semester hour credits each calendar year. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of nine semester hours during fall and spring semester and five credits during summer term to be classified as full-time in terms of financial aid. Student Professional Evaluation and Student Review Process: The course content and experiential activities offered by the MA Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology are designed to afford students the opportunity to advance their intellectual and professional development and functioning. Throughout the program of study, students are given feedback concerning their personal, academic, and professional strengths, developmental needs, and performance. This feedback will come from a variety of sources including faculty, supervisors, peers, and clients. Students are expected to respond and incorporate this feedback in a mature and professional manner. Throughout their matriculation in the program students are expected to explore and recognize the effects their personal beliefs, issues, emotions, and behaviors have on others and on their ability to function as a professional counselor and practicing clinician. Students are formally evaluated with regard to their professional comportment at the end of specific courses in the curriculum using the Student Professional Evaluation form. Additionally, all students are reviewed annually by program faculty and administration with respect to their overall program performance during the Student Review Process. Student Evaluation Information and Agreement: All students are required to read and sign the Student Evaluation Information and Agreement form and attached description of Interpersonal and Professional Competencies to indicate their orientation to, understanding of and agreement with program policies with regard to professional evaluation and review

4 Graduation Requirements By the end of the third week of the semester in which a student expects to meet the program requirements for the Master of Arts degree, he or she is required to submit a Petition for Program Completion to the Office of Academic Records. Students must submit the petition and be in good standing in their program for the Master s degree to be awarded

5 The Program Locations The M.A. Clinical Psychology Program is offered in two locations: downtown Chicago and University Center of Lake County in Grayslake. Both locations offer the same program and program requirements. The University Center location offers a cohort model designed specifically for the working adult student. More information follows below. Philosophy The mission of the Master s in Clinical Psychology program, Counseling Specialization, is to prepare mental health professionals who serve the counseling profession through professional competence, personal integrity and academic excellence. This is realized through a curriculum that integrates the theoretical foundations of counseling and clinical psychology, essential diagnostic, clinical and consultative skills, and clinical field placement into appropriate practice in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Recognizing that our students are intrinsically motivated to help others, we acknowledge the significance of promoting an environment that is sensitive to difference and preparing clinicians, who actively develop their multicultural competence. Thus, the program seeks to engage faculty and students in the preparation of counselors who meet the needs of diverse communities. M.A. Clinical Counseling Program Competencies Under the umbrella of the practitioner-scholar model, the program organizes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for high quality clinical practice into seven competencies that correspond to our institutional goals of scholarship, diversity, professional behavior and ethics, and professional practice. The NCSPP s Core Competency Model (McHolland, 1992) offers the foundation upon which the program based its own articulation of competency. Following are definitions of the M.A. Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization competencies. Scholarship Research and Evaluation: Competency in research and evaluation is indicated by the ability to organize, synthesize and interpret scholarly information; the ability to design and critique approaches to systematic inquiry; the awareness of limits of certainty in different types of clinical inquiry; the understanding of foundational scientific knowledge in the field; and the recognition of scholarly knowledge production as a social, cultural and political process. Finally, scholarly findings should guide/direct clinical practice/interventions. Consultation and Education: Competency in consultation and education is indicated by effective presentation skills and the ability to teach others through oral or written presentation of material; the ability to provide feedback regarding a client or system issue to multiple sources; an understanding of the means of facilitating and evaluating the growth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a learner; effective peer consultation and constructive feedback; and the development of productive relationships within community helping networks. Diversity Cultural and Individual Differences: Students recognize that culture is best understood from a broad perspective and includes, but is not limited to, identities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, religious belief, and ability. It is evidenced by the ability to articulate one s personal culture and its impact on held values, relationships and worldview; an understanding of worldview, and the psychological impact of privilege, prejudice, oppression, culture and sociopolitical structures; the ability to differentiate between individual variation, characteristic variation across culture and human dysfunction in development, attitudes and reactions; and appreciation for the impact of culture on the historical and philosophical foundations of psychology. Professional Behavior and Ethics Competency in ethical and professional behavior is evidenced by the ability to apply ethical and professional standards to relationships with clients and with others (peers, supervisors, faculty, professionals in other disciplines, etc); socialization into the profession through advisement, modeling and education and membership in professional organizations; an understanding of legal obligations that may or may not conflict with ethical guidelines; the development of skills in self awareness, reflective practice and quality control; effective functioning in multiple professional roles; and a commitment to life-long learning. Professional Practice Relationship: Competency in relationship is indicated by the capacity to develop and maintain a constructive therapeutic alliance with clients and a constructive working alliance with others (including peers, faculty, supervisors, professionals in other disciplines, etc); openness to feedback and accurate self-reflection; an appreciation of the use of self in a therapeutic relationship; the development of empathy, respect for others, and interpersonal relatedness; and an understanding of cultural values, worldview, and history in cross-cultural relationships. Assessment: Assessment is conceptualized to include both formal and informal assessment activities. Competency in assessment is indicated by proficiency in the interpretation of standard assessment tools; the collection and incorporation of information from multiple sources to inform decision making and diagnosis; effective clinical inference that links gathered data with resulting diagnosis and recommendations; effective communication of assessment results and recommendations; the identification and conceptualization of client strengths and limitations; and culturally sensitive choice of assessment methods that will comprise a formal assessment. Intervention: Competency in intervention is indicated by the ability to develop and present plausible formulations for understanding psychological phenomenon using theory; use theory to guide formulations regarding the conditions that create, maintain, and change behavior or distress; effectively implement and revise treatment strategies; evaluate the effectiveness of a chosen intervention approach or strategy; recognize the limitations of theories as they relate to individual and system functioning and change; and adjust traditional models of treatment and treatment planning to better meet diverse clients needs

6 Writing Assessment and Requirements Believing that academic preparedness is a key to success in graduate school, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology requires new students to complete its innovative program, Foundations for Scholarship and Practice. This program, offered by the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), is designed to turbo-charge students graduate experience by offering the skills they need to achieve their dreams. Foundations is an integral part of the first semester s curriculum and all students are required to complete the program successfully and in a timely manner. Foundations for Scholarship and Practice consist of three elements: 1. Writing Assessment Process Each student writes an essay in response to a question and submits it to CAE for scoring. Based on the student s performance, the school may waive the Academic Writing Course requirement (#2, below). Essay submission by the given date is considered successful completion of this element of Foundations. 2. Academic Writing Course This course is taken before or during the first semester at The Chicago School. A final grade of pass is considered successful completion of this element. 3. Academic Focus An online, tutorial-driven orientation to graduate academics. A final grade of pass is considered successful completion of this element. Ethics and Professional Behavior The Chicago School expects that all clinical counseling students will be knowledgeable of and adhere to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, as published by the American Psychological Association, as well as the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association. In addition, no student shall obtain part- or full-time employment that is beyond the scope of their cumulative training in the field of psychology or counseling and shall not use titles governed by licensure statutes, unless so licensed by the state. A student who fails to adhere to this policy or otherwise fails to demonstrate the appropriate ethics required for practice in the field of professional counseling is subject to discipline and possible removal. Certification/Licensure The program incorporates the eight content areas outlined by the National Board of Certified Counselors and provides the academic requirements to prepare students seeking professional counselor licensure in Illinois (LPC). Students must consult the licensure requirements for states in which they plan to reside post-graduation. State-by-state licensure information can be accessed via the National Board of Certified Counselors at Professional Development Group All students are required to enroll in a Professional Development Group during their first two semesters at the school. A student's Professional Development Group faculty member automatically becomes her/his advisor. The Professional Development Group class is graded on a pass/nopass basis. Practicum and Internship The practicum and internship require three credit hours for two consecutive semesters - a total of six credit hours. Please note: students who do not complete Internship I by the add/drop deadline of the following term must register for Internship II for one credit in the proceeding semester. The practicum and internship is a clinical training field placement where the student accumulates a minimum of 700 clock hours (16-20 hours per week for 9-12 months) of supervised clinical experience in a mental health agency or for a psychological services provider. The practicum and internship serve to integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of the education of the professional counselor. It allows students to become familiar with professional collaboration and consultation in a clinical setting. The director of placement and training awards grades for practicum and internship based on the evaluation of the site supervisor, the student's performance in practicum and internship seminar groups, the completion of the requisite practicum/internship hours, and the submission of all required forms to the Office of Placement and Training. Dismissal from a practicum or internship is considered extremely serious, will result in immediate referral to the Placement and Training Committee, and may result in dismissal from the school. Transfer of credit for the practicum/internship is not granted and practicum/internship requirements are never waived. Further details regarding this area are found in the Practicum/Internship Manual available from the director of clinical training. Permission to Apply to Practicum and Internship Students must express their intent to apply for practicum and internship in writing to the Office of Placement in Training. Program faculty, during student review meetings, review each student s progress in the program, and determine which students have met the necessary requirements to apply to practicum and internship. Students approved to apply to practicum and internship will be reviewed again in summer (following the completion of the prerequisites) for final permission to proceed to practicum/internship. Further, all first year courses in the curriculum are considered pre-requisites for practicum and internship, and must be passed with a grade of B- or better. If any of the first year courses are not passed with a grade of B- or better, they must be retaken within 12 months and successfully completed with a grade of B- or better. Students must have a GPA of 3.00 or better and must successfully pass their first-year Capstone to be eligible for practicum and internship

7 Comprehensive Examination All students are required to successfully complete the Comprehensive Exam. The information tested by the exam covers the program competencies. The comprehensive examination is generally administered twice a year - in December and June and taken during the last year of enrollment in academic coursework. Students must be in good academic standing to be eligible to take the Comprehensive Examination. Additional information regarding registering, qualifying, format and dates of the exam can be obtained from the Department Chair of the program. Students who are unable to pass the Comprehensive Examination will be allowed to retake the exam a maximum of two additional times. The exam may be retaken during the next scheduled administration of the exam. Students will receive information from their faculty advisor concerning their performance on the examination. Assistance from faculty in constructing additional experiences and instruction aimed at enabling them to pass this program requirement can be offered. Any student who fails the Comprehensive Examination a third time is automatically dismissed from the program. Counseling Competency Examination (CCE) The Counseling Competency Examination (CCE) consists of a case conceptualization paper, an audio/videotape session and an oral defense chosen from the student s internship caseload. It is completed during the spring term of the student s internship seminar (CC 598). The student must successfully pass the CCE in order to fulfill the requirements of the Practicum and Internship Seminar. Students must pass the fall semester practice CCE in order to pass CC 597 Practicum and Seminar. Rationale In awarding the Master s degree in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School certifies that the graduate has attained a high level of competency in counseling assessment, case formulation, counseling planning, and implementation, as well as the knowledge and skills base that underlie these abilities. As such, successful completion of the CCE represents the culmination of the academic and clinical training at the Master s level. Preparation The student should have a foundational understanding of issues pertaining to human development and developmental assessment, family life cycle development, group dynamics, individual assessment, social and cultural foundations of behavior, maladaptive behavior and diagnosis, ethical practice and decision making, treatment planning, and substance abuse and career counseling where appropriate. Review these areas as needed. Components of the CCE The Counseling Competency Examination (CCE) is composed of three (3) distinct components with the purpose of demonstrating proficiency in the core competencies of the M.A. in Clinical Psychology program. This is considered a cumulative examination that should illustrate that a student has acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to graduate from the program. I. The Written Report The Written Report of the CCE is a demonstration of the student s ability to professionally synthesize and communicate clinical information. The report is comprised of distinct sections that reflect information most commonly required in a variety of clinical settings (i.e. assessment, theoretical formulation, diagnostic formulation, treatment plans, etc). Students who fail the written portion of the CCE, are required to complete another CCE with a new client. Students who fail the second written CCE automatically fail the seminar course. II. The Taped Session and Transcript The student will be required to submit an audio or video tape and transcripts of sessions with their client. The taped session should be a fair and adequate representation of the student s current skill development. It should provide sufficient verbal participation from the student and the client to allow adequate assessment of the student s skills and of the therapeutic relationship. Students who fail the audio/video tape portion are required to complete a five page in-depth reflection paper on your taped session. Additional requirements may be made by your seminar instructor. A second failure in this area will result in an automatic fail for the seminar course. III. The Oral Examination During class you will be required to present your case and defend your work. The case presentation will be 50 minutes and include an overview of the client(s), your theoretical formulation, your treatment plan, and relevant sections of your tape. Students who fail this component are asked to complete a second oral defense with your professor and another core faculty member. A second failure of the oral examination constitutes failure of the seminar course

8 Evaluation of the CCE The CCE is the means by which program faculty can evaluate students along several competency domains within the field of clinical psychology and the profession of counseling. You will be graded on all three (3) components: the written report, audio/videotape, and oral defense. The student must pass all three domains in order to pass the CCE: the written paper, the audiotape/videotape, and the oral defense. See the CCE Student Manual for further information about evaluation of the CCE components. Detailed CCE guidelines will be provided to students at the beginning of their practicum/internship and seminar. Latino Mental Health Certificates Two levels of certification are offered through the Latino Mental Health Initiative of the Counseling Specialization. Post-bachelor Latino Mental Health Certificate: Intended for social service and mental health professionals with an undergraduate degree, this certificate provides formal training in the provision of culturally responsive care to Latino/a clients and their families. Post-graduate Latino Mental Health Certificate: Designed for mental health professionals with a graduate degree, this certificate provides advanced training and in-depth education in the areas of assessment and treatment of Latino/a clients and their families. For more information, please contact an admission counselor or the Latino Mental Health Initiative Coordinator. Certificates are available at downtown campus only. Program Cohort Model at the University Center of Lake County The M.A. in Clinical Psychology Counseling Specialization at the University Center of Lake County is designed specifically for the working adult student. Classes are offered in an online/weekend format (with some courses fully online), with class meetings at the University Center of Lake County. The program is structured according to a cohort model in which students follow the same course progression plan together, taking courses that blend online and on-site learning. The University Center program is designed to take three years (minimum) for completion, including all program requirements and a 700 clock hour (minimum) supervised clinical field placement. Three program concentrations are available at the University Center location: Child & Adolescent Treatment, Treatment of Addiction Disorders, and the Generalist track. The University Center program offers all courses in a blended online/weekend format and some courses are fully online. Most courses are seven weeks in length with weekly online instruction and two on-campus weekends (Saturdays, Sundays 9am-4pm) for the blended courses. Students take no more than nine credit hours per semester; with three credits in each of two summers. Areas of Concentration In addition to the core curriculum, students may further specialize by choosing from among several concentrations. The six program concentrations offered at the downtown campus and the three concentrations offered at the University Center campus build on the core theoretical and skill development of the general curriculum and allow students to focus on a particular area of clinical and professional interest. Treatment of Addiction Disorders The Treatment of Addiction Disorders Concentration is designed to provide specific education in the area of assessment, intervention/prevention, and treatment of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) and behavioral addictions. This concentration strives to prepare individuals to provide effective services for a wide range of addictions in community-based environments. With an addiction-specific practicum and internship this concentration prepares graduates to meet State of Illinois requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC). This concentration is offered at both program locations. Treatment of Addiction Disorders Concentration: CC 650 Biological Bases and Psychopharmacology of Addiction Disorders CC 652 Historical and Legal Developments in Addiction Disorders CC 655 Evaluation and Treatment of Addictions Latino Mental Health Intended not only for Spanish speakers or Latino/a students, the Latino Mental Health Concentration is designed to provide formalized training and specific education in the areas of assessment and treatment of Latino/a clients and their families. Strong emphasis is placed on understanding cultural factors that interact with Latino/as mental health and the integration of that knowledge into the clinical work with Latino/as. Students will develop foundational competencies needed for the understanding and provision of culturally responsive care to Latino/as. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop differing levels of Spanish language proficiency especially in relation to basic and mental health-related language skills. This concentration is available at the downtown campus only. CC 610 Cultural Foundations: The Latino/a Experience CC 612 Interviewing Skills with Latino/as CC 614 Treatment Issues and Interventions with Latino/as Latino Mental Health Track Electives: CC 622 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Basic CC 625 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Intermediate CC 629 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Advanced CC 634 Immersion Experience: Advanced Seminar - 8 -

9 Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health The Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health Concentration provides students with fundamental concepts and theories as well as the initial skills needed to provide both clinical and management supervision in community mental health settings. Students in this concentration will be prepared to assume entry-level supervisory and leadership roles along with traditional clinical work in their early career. Note: Master s level clinicians must have a clinical license (e.g., LCPC) in order to provide clinical supervision to other mental health practitioners. This concentration is offered at the downtown campus only. Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health Concentration: CC 632 Introduction to Supervision CC 635 The Supervisory Relationship CC 637 Professional Practice in Community Mental Heath Child and Adolescent Treatment The Child & Adolescent Treatment Concentration is designed to provide specific education in the area of the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. The emphasis is on developing a conceptual and experiential background in working with the mental health needs of these vulnerable populations within a wide range of familial and cultural life styles. The goal of this concentration is to prepare entry-level practitioners to work with children representing the full age spectrum, from early childhood through adolescence. This concentration is offered at both program locations. Child and Adolescent Treatment Concentration: CC 640 Assessment of Children and Adolescents CC 644 Psychotherapy with Children CC 645 Psychotherapy with Adolescents Health Psychology Health psychology focuses on the application of psychological principles and techniques to the problems of health especially in a clinical context of working with people whose primary problems are medical in nature. This concentration prepares students to gain an overall awareness of the role of mental health service providers as clinicians and patient educators who work with patients with health-related problems. The focus of this concentration will be on learning interventions and psychoeducative techniques aimed at helping people prevent illnesses, recover quickly, or live with chronic conditions in a way that maximizes their functional capacities for living. This concentration is offered at the downtown campus only. Health Psychology Concentration: CC 656 Wellness, Health, and Prevention CC 660 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Medical Conditions CC 662 Psychology of Aging Generalist Building on the foundation of the core program, the Generalist Concentration offers students the opportunity to learn about different areas of advanced clinical focus through exposure to a range of topics and specialized populations. Students are encouraged to use the Generalist Concentration to broaden their areas of interest or to sample a variety of course work in an effort to determine a special area of interest. This concentration provides excellent clinical preparation for entry-level practice. This concentration is offered at both program locations. Generalist Concentration: There are no specific required courses for the Generalist Concentration. Students choose three elective courses from among the other areas of concentration: Latino Mental Health, Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health, Health Psychology, Treatment of Addiction Disorders, and Child and Adolescent Treatment, as well as other program electives

10 The Curriculum Program Requirements The program requires 60 semester credits, including 44 credits of classroom-based course experience and six credits of practicum and internship. The program requires 700 (minimum) clock hours of field-based clinical training held at participating sites. Courses Required Core Courses Concentration and Elective Courses Course Title Credit Hours Course Title Credit Hours CC 502 Professional Development Group I 1 Treatment of Addiction Disorders CC 503 Professional Development Group II 1 CC 650 Biological Bases & Psychopharmacology of Addictions 3 CC 505 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 CC 652 Historical & Legal Developments in Addiction Disorders 3 CC 510 Psychopathology 3 CC 655 Evaluation and Treatment of Addictions 3 CC 511 Psychopharmacology Lab 0 CC 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 Latino Mental Health CC 515 Interviewing Skills I 2 CC 610 Cultural Foundations of the Latino/a Experience 3 CC 516 Interviewing Skills II 2 CC 612 Interviewing Skills with Latino/as 2 CC 530 Group Processes of Therapy 3 CC 614 Treatment Issues and Interventions with Latino/as 3 CC 527 Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy 3 One of the following electives: CC 529 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 CC 622 Spanish for Mental Health Professional: Basic 3 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 CC 625 Spanish for Mental Health Professional: Intermediate 3 CC 547 Professional Ethics and Issues 3 CC 629 Spanish for Mental Health Professional: Advanced 3 CC 550 Career Development and Counseling 3 CC 634 Immersion Experience: Seminar 3 CC 551 Introduction to Clinical Assessment 3 CC 555 Research Methods 3 Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health CC 559 Introduction to Addictions 3 CC 632 Introduction to Supervision 3 CC 566 Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy 3 CC 635 The Supervisory Relationship 3 CC 597 Practicum and Seminar I 3 CC 637 Professional Practice in Community Mental Health 3 CC 598 Internship and Seminar II 3 CC 599 Internship and Seminar II** (1) Child and Adolescent Treatment Elective or Concentration Courses 9 CC 640 Assessment of Children and Adolescents 3 Total Clinical Counseling program credits 60 CC 644 Psychotherapy with Children 3 **Students whose Internship I is not complete by the end of the spring semester in year two must register for Internship II during the following summer CC 645 Psychotherapy with Adolescents 3 Health Psychology CC 656 Wellness, Health, and Prevention 3 CC 660 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Medical Conditions 3 CC 662 Psychology of Aging 3 Electives CC 617 Interviewing Skills with Latino/as Lab 1 CC 552 Trauma and Crisis Intervention 3 CC 519 Special Topics I 1 CC 520 Special Topic II 2 CC 521 Special Topic III 3 CC 560 Independent Study I 1 CC 561 Independent Study II

11 Course Descriptions CC 502 Professional Development I The Professional Development Group is a two-course series (fall and spring semester) in which students explore issues of professional and career development in counseling including the history of counseling, roles of counselors, organizational structures, and credentialing. In addition, this course provides a forum for students to receive regular advisement, become oriented to The Chicago School, review polices and procedures of the program, master the rules of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and improve professional writing skills, learn and discuss implementation of American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, plan for progress through the program, and prepare to begin their first practicum. CC 502 must be taken during the first semester of enrollment. (Lab Fee) (1 credit) CC 503 Professional Development II Prerequisite: CC 502. CC 503 must be taken during the second semester of enrollment (1 credit) CC 505 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy The basic theories, principles, and techniques of counseling and psychotherapy, as well as applications to a variety of therapeutic settings, are explored in this course. The course also focuses on personal theory construction, bias embedded in theory, and cultural diversity. (3 credits) CC 510 Psychopathology This course addresses the general principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Major definitions and descriptions of psychological phenomena as categorized and classified by the DSM-IV TR are addressed. This course includes models of mental status assessment as well as the application of how cultural factors influence mental health. (3 credits) CC 511 Psychopharmacology Lab CC 511 must be taken with CC 510. This online course surveys the psychopharmacological agents used in the treatment of the major psychiatric disorders. (0 credit) CC 512 Psychology of the Lifespan This course examines normal development from infancy through advanced age, focusing on the development of perceptual and cognitive processes, psychosocial roles, and familial interpersonal processes. Current clinical approaches are examined from diverse theoretical viewpoints and in view of recent research findings. Cultural diversity and individual differences are integral to this course. (3 credits) CC 515 Interviewing Skills I This course provides a broad understanding of the philosophic bases of the helping process, an integration of counseling methods and strategies, basic helping skills, client and helper self-understanding and self-development, and facilitation of client change. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview are integral to this course. (2 credits) CC 516 Interviewing Skills II Prerequisite: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511 and CC 515. This course builds upon the foundation of Interviewing Skills I. Specifically, students learn ways of incorporating these techniques into models of diagnostic interviewing. This course provides the student with a solid understanding of additional interview formats, including Mental Status Examinations and the assessment of suicidal ideation and special populations. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview are integral to this course. (2 credits) CC 527 Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Prerequisite: CC 505. This course addresses the basic assumptions of cognitive-behavioral theory reviews the major theorists and introduces the student to issues of treatment planning case conceptualization therapeutic technique and intervention through that theoretical sense. The emphasis is on the acquisition of a range of cognitive-behavioral assessment and intervention techniques and intervention skills. (3 credits) CC 529 Family Systems and Family Therapy Prerequisite: CC505 and CC515. This course introduces students to family systems theory and its application. Basic assumptions, major issues, primary theorists, and techniques of major theoretical models of family therapy will be covered. Students will learn preventative and treatment approaches to treating specific problems that impede family functioning. Specific attention will be paid to issues of diversity and multicultural competence in family therapy. (3 credits) CC 530 Group Processes of Therapy Prerequisite: CC505, 515, 516, and 512. This course provides the foundation for understanding theory, dynamics, principles and techniques of group therapy and counseling. Throughout the course students are exposed to various models for conducting therapeutic groups with diverse populations. Students are also involved in an experiential practice of group process throughout the course. (3 credits)

12 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice Recognizing that becoming a multiculturally competent practitioner is a life long endeavor, this course serves as a foundation upon which continued personal and professional development in the area of diversity should be built. Students will be supported in learning about themselves as sociocultural beings and will identify the impact of their own worldviews, cultural privilege, and biases on cross-cultural interactions. This course will also address the psychological, socio-political, historical, and economic influences on various aspects of social identity, including but not limited to, gender, ethnicity, religion, class, race, immigrant status, disability, and sexual orientation. This involves gaining a better understanding of the mechanisms that impact less privileged groups. The course will be presented in both didactic and experiential formats with a focus on selfawareness and students will be expected to actively engage in interdependent and reflective learning. (3 credits) CC 547 Professional Ethics and Issues The course examines the professional, ethical, and legal issues related to the practice of professional counseling. Issues considered include privacy, privilege, confidentiality and its limitations, informed consent, patients rights, malpractice, patient-therapist relationships, and other regulations influencing the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Additionally, the course examines the major decision making models used for analyzing ethical dilemmas. Relevant statutes and laws in the State of Illinois are also covered. (3 credits) CC 550 Career Development and Counseling This course provides an understanding of career development theories and decision-making models, occupational educational information sources and systems, assessment instruments and techniques relevant to career planning and decision making, career, lifestyle, and leisure counseling, guidance and education, career development program planning, resources, and effectiveness evaluation. (3 credits) CC 551 Introduction to Clinical Assessment Prerequisites: CC505, CC510, CC511, CC515 and 516. This course introduces the student to psychological evaluation and its role in the counseling relationship. It provides the student with a strong foundation in understanding and communicating clinical assessment data. The course will review basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques including norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, environmental assessment, intellectual assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, behavioral observations, and computer-managed and computer-assisted methods. Attention will be given to understanding strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and evaluation instruments and techniques in counseling. (3 credits) CC 555 Research Methods This course is designed to teach students experimental and quasi-experimental research designs at both the conceptual and applied levels. Areas of emphasis include experimental control, validity, reliability, sampling, correlational research, qualitative research, single subject designs, independent group designs, repeated measures and complex designs, and design confounds. Descriptive research methods will also be discussed. Students will learn how to generate research designs, how to select variables for study and how to critique designs in psychological research. This course will require students to designate the designs utilized in published research, identify and explain design confounds, and think critically about published psychological research. (3 credits) CC 559 Introduction to Addictions Prerequisite: CC505, 510, 511. This course surveys the chemical, psychological, and social treatment aspects of drug use, abuse, and dependency. It also introduces the student to a consideration of addictions and addictive behaviors as broadly defined. The course considers effects on family, treatment procedures, as well as diagnostic assessment and intervention skills. (3 credits) CC 560 Independent Study I Students may undertake supervised independent study in an area not covered by the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of 3 credits of Independent study may be applied for degree requirements. (1 credit) CC 561 Independent Study II Students may undertake supervised independent study in an area not covered by the curriculum. Requests for independent study must be approved by the department chair. A maximum of 3 credits of Independent study may be applied for degree requirements. ( 2 credits) CC 566 Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy Prerequisite: CC505, 515.This course introduces students to the theoretical concepts and clinical applications of the humanistic and existential approach to psychotherapy and counseling including person-centered, Gestalt, and transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy. In addition, group modalities within this theoretical umbrella will be addressed. (3 credits) CC 569 Advanced Family and Couples Psychotherapy Prerequisite: CC 505, CC 512, CC515, 516 and CC 529. This course provides an overview of advanced theory and technique, as well as skills training in family and couples therapy with an emphasis on the development of a personal model of counseling. Diagnostic skills, case analysis, and relationship strategies will be emphasized. The overall orientation follows a family systems perspective, but the course will integrate a variety of approaches and strategies including cognitive behavioral and object relations. The course will also explore the impact of macro systems issues such as gender, power, and economics on contemporary relationships. (3 credits)

13 CC 597 Practicum and Seminar I Prerequisites: The 30 credits required in the first year of the program must be passed with a grade of B- or better before enrolling in CC 597. Registration in CC 597 requires attendance in weekly seminars in the fall semester. This seminar is taken contiguously with the clinical training field placement experience. (3 credits) This applied experience is an opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding of key concepts in clinical psychology and counseling in a work setting. Training includes a variety of activities that a professional counselor is expected to perform, such as interviewing and intakes; individual, group, and family counseling; and staff/case conference time. The training experience requires a minimum of 700 hours over nine months of on-site supervised training, including at least one hour of individual supervision per week. The first 100 hours of the student s training experience is considered their practicum requirement and the subsequent 600 hours their internship. CC 598 Internship and Seminar II Prerequisite: Successful completion of CC 597. Registration in CC 598 requires attendance in weekly seminars in the spring semester. This seminar is taken contiguously with the clinical training field placement experience. (3 credits) CC 599 Internship II Internship II is required for all students for whom Internship I extends beyond the completion of the spring semester. (1 credit) Core Curriculum Electives and Concentration Courses CC 519 Special Topics I These seminar courses within the Counseling Specialization will address current topics in the field that may include: psychodynamic approaches to counseling; working with gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered or queer populations; current psychopharmacology; integrative treatment models; advanced cognitive-behavioral interventions; culturally-responsive psychotherapy; and similar topics of interest. (1 credit) CC 520 Special Topics II These seminar courses within the Counseling Specialization will address current topics in the field. (2 credits) CC 521 Special Topics III These seminar courses within the Counseling Specialization will address current topics in the field. (3 credits) CC 552 Trauma and Crisis Intervention Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 515, CC516/612 CC 527 and CC 566. This course will examine the psychological and physiological impact of trauma on individuals as systems. Particular consideration will be paid to issues of acute reactions, adaptations to trauma, memory mechanisms and processes, and practical applications in therapy. Developmental, social, cultural, and multicultural issues in assessment and treatment of trauma and traumatic stress will be considered. (3 credits) Treatment of Addictions CC 650 Biological Bases and Psychopharmacology of Addictions Prerequisite: CC559. This course will provide an orientation to the most recent biological and psychopharmacological theories of addiction. DSM recognized categories of addictions and the current status of multiple classifications of addictive behaviors (i.e. Shopping, sexual behaviors, internet) will be examined for the most current theories in the biological basis for their existence. This course will provide a comprehensive review of the most common and effective psychopharmacological approaches to treating addictive disorders in combination with therapeutic interventions. Issues specific to the MISA and DD populations will be addressed in this course. (3 credits) CC 652 Historical and Legal Developments in Addiction Disorders This course is designed to increase the individual s understanding of the historical development of substance abuse and addictions from the following perspectives: origin of substances; origin and progression of legislation and classification; cultural perspectives and uses including subcultures; current stances on legalization, the war on drugs, and the most current developing threats from the growing list of addictive disorders (e.g., sexual addictions, Internet addictions, video gaming addictions). (3 credits) CC 655 Evaluation and Treatment of Addictions Prerequisite: CC505, 510, 511, 515, 516, 527, 559, and 650. This course will provide in depth examination of the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of addictive disorders. This includes understanding diagnostic criteria, reviews of tools and measurements for assessment, ASAM criteria, increase understanding of the policies and laws impacting this field, issues and limitation of drug testing, reviews of current treatment models (Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, 12-Step), and the issues specific to the MISA/DD populations. Role-play, case-based learning, and practice exercises will be utilized in order to maximize skill development in this course

14 Latino Mental Health Concentration and Certificates CC610 Cultural Foundations: The Latino/a Experience. This course provides an overview of Latino/as cultural background, the history of Latinos in the United States, issues related to immigration, and ways in which cultural factors interact with mental health. Participants will be engaged in discussions on topics related to culture and identity, including gender, family, class, sexuality, race, age, tradition, values, religion, acculturation and assimilation; and how these are relevant to psychotherapy. (3 Credits) CC 612 Interviewing Skills with Latinos/as. Prerequisites: CC 515 and CC 610. This course builds upon the basic counseling methods, helping skills and interviewing skills introduced in CC515, with an emphasis on the Latino/a population. Contemporary views on child and adult mental health and clinical intervention from a Latino/a perspective are discussed. Students are trained in culturally responsive models of diagnostic interviewing, as well as specific interview formats that are sensitive to the Latino/a population. (2 credits) CC 613 Interviewing Skills with Latinos/as Lab. Course is available only for Certificates students. CC 613 is taken in conjunction with CC 612. This laboratory experience provides an opportunity for students to practice interviewing and counseling skills with Latino populations. (1 credit) CC 614 Treatment Issues and Interventions with Latinos/as. Prerequisites: CC 515, CC 516 or 612, and CC 610. This course provides in-depth discussions of cultural variables influencing health beliefs among Latino/as and the incorporation of customs and beliefs into the provision of culturally responsive psychotherapy. The course focuses on the practice of culturally responsive interventions with Latino/a clients. Additionally, the strategies to overcome cross-cultural dilemmas and clinical impasses with Latino/a clients will be explored and developed. (3 credits) CC 617 Community Work with Latinos/as Courses are available only for Post-Bachelor s Certificate students only This course provides in-depth coverage of the most pressing psychosocial issues faced by Latino/as in the US. Best practices and effective strategies to overcome cross-cultural dilemmas and incorporate customs and beliefs into the provision of culturally responsive services will be discussed and learned (3 credits) CC 619 Special Topics: Latinos/as in the 21 st Century Prerequisite: CC 610. Courses are available only for Post-Bachelor s Certificate students only Building on the knowledge gained through CC 610, this course presents an in depth look at specific issues relevant to the understanding of the Latino community. These issues will include the Latino/a family system, gender construction issues, sexual orientation, indigenous approaches and spirituality, gangs, prison population, and other contemporary topics. Students will learn about the particularities of each of these issues from a mental health perspective (3 credits). CC 622 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Basic. This is a Latino Mental Health Elective. This course is designed for students with low Spanish proficiency. The course provides students with tools to establish basic conversations in Spanish. Language skills will be integrated in the context of daily use as well as in specialized use of the language. Therefore, while building their vocabulary students are also introduced to colloquial idioms and expressions. (3 credits) CC 625 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Intermediate. Prerequisite: Students must take a placement test and demonstrate an intermediate level of Spanish proficiency. This is a Latino Mental Health Elective. This course is designed for individuals who want to perfect their language skills with a specific focus on mental health issues. Therefore, while building their vocabulary and improving their pronunciation, students are also improving their comprehension and expression in situations related to mental health service provision. (3 credits) CC 629 Spanish for Mental Health Professionals: Advanced. Prerequisite: Students must take a placement test and demonstrate an advanced level of Spanish proficiency. This is a Latino Mental Health Elective. This seminar is conducted entirely in Spanish and it is intended for students who are able to express themselves proficiently in Spanish. The seminar provides students the opportunity share ideas, pose questions, and gain insight from group discussion on contemporary topics of Latino mental health and related areas such as history and politics. (3 credits) CC 634 Immersion Experience: Advanced Seminar. Prerequisites: CC610. This is a Latino Mental Health Elective. This seminar takes place in a Latin American country where Spanish classes, field work, and everyday experiences become the source for gaining proficiency in the language and culture. Further understanding of family dynamics, traditions, and other cultural experiences are integrated through the weekly seminar. (3 credits)

15 Supervision & Leadership in Community Mental Health CC 632 Introduction to Supervision Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC512, CC515, CC516/612,,CC 546 and CC547. This course explores the nature of clinical and administrative supervision while distinguishing it from the clinician s other roles in professional practice. Theories and models of supervision are surveyed with a focus on reviewing current literature in the field, especially as it applies to diversity competence in supervision. (3 credits) CC635 The Supervisory Relationship Prerequisite: CC 632. This course builds upon the basic principles and theories in supervision. The course will offer coverage on the individual and developmental differences in the supervisory relationship as well as explore processes involved in the management of supervisees. Interventions in supervision will be covered as well as the process of evaluation. The course also covers ethical guidelines for clinical supervisors. (3 credits) CC637 Professional Practice in Community Mental Heath Prerequisites: CC 632 and CC 637. This seminar will present current issues in leadership and supervision in community mental health. Topics include ethical and legal considerations; cross-cultural supervision; methodological considerations in supervision; and supervisor development and training. (3 credits) Child and Adolescent Treatment CC 640 Assessment and Psychopathology of Children & Adolescents Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 512, CC 515 and CC 516/612. This course considers the various theories of etiology of child psychopathology and the implications for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment. The course also surveys the major methods of cognitive, personality, and educational tests, as well as behavioral rating scales commonly used in the psychological assessment of children and adolescents. Special considerations that arise in assessing these age groups are emphasized throughout the course, including individual differences and assessment within a normative-developmental framework. (3 credits) CC 644 Psychotherapy with Children Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 512, CC 515, CC 516/612, CC 527 and CC 529. This course examines the relevant therapeutic and developmental considerations encountered in psychotherapy with children. In addition to a survey of the major theoretical approaches and the basic techniques of psychotherapy with children, topics considered include working with parents and schools, the importance of the context of referral, and treatment and the relationship between the child s developmental stage and therapeutic activities and goals. (3 credits) CC 645 Psychotherapy with Adolescents Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 512, CC 515, CC 516/612, CC 527 and CC 529. This course examines the relevant therapeutic and developmental considerations encountered in psychotherapy with adolescents. In addition to a survey of the major theoretical approaches and the basic techniques of psychotherapy with adolescents, topics considered include working with parents and schools, the importance of the context of referral, and treatment and the relationship between the adolescent s developmental stage and therapeutic activities and goals. (3 credits) Health Psychology CC 656 Wellness, Health, and Prevention Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 515 and CC 516. This course provides an overview of the professional roles, activities, and contexts for clinical counselors focusing on physical and medical conditions. The major concepts of traditional health and rehabilitation are presented. The course also covers primary prevention activities through control of life style related habits involving substances, and dysfunctional habits in diet and exercise. The course also covers the concept of stress and ways of coping with stress through applied stress management techniques. A holistic biopsychosocial approach is used as a unifying framework. (3 credits) CC 660 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Medical Conditions Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 511, CC 515 and CC 516. Using a biopsychosocial paradigm, this course provides a general introduction to the etiology, assessment, and treatment of medical disorders seen by health psychology counselors. An overview of the primary physical systems and disorders is offered. (3 credits) CC 662 Psychology of Aging Prerequisites: CC 505, CC 510, CC 512, CC 515 and CC 516. This course discusses biological, social, and psychological factors related to late life issues. Relevant research and theoretical models are presented. Attention is given to issues specific to psychological testing and psychotherapy with the elderly. (3 credits)

16 Generalist Concentration Courses There are no specific required courses for the Generalist Concentration. Students choose three elective courses from among either the five other areas of concentration: Latino Mental Health, Supervision and Leadership in Community Mental Health, Health Psychology, Treatment of Addiction Disorders, and Child and Adolescent Treatment, or from other program elective courses

17 Appendix Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Chicago Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Grayslake

18 Appendix A Full-Time (60 credit hours) M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Chicago Campus Year 1 Full-Time Schedule Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 502 Prof. Development Group I 1 CC 503 Prof. Development Group II 1 CC 547 Professional Ethics and Issues 3 CC 505 Theories of Coun. and Psych. 3 CC 527 Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy 3 CC 510 Psychopathology 3 CC 566 Existential-Humanistic 3 CC 511 Psychopharmacology Lab 0 Psychotherapy CC 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 CC 515 Interviewing Skills I 2 Additional Required Courses for Latino Mental Health Concentration N/A CC 610 Cultural Foundations of the Latino/a Experience 3 CC 555 Research Methods 3 CC 612 Interviewing Skills w/ Latinos/as 2 Additional Required Courses for All Other Concentrations N/A CC 516 Interviewing Skills II 2 One of the following: 3 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 CC 529 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 CC 559 Introduction To Addictions 3 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Total Year 1 Credits - 30 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 530 Group Processes of Psychotherapy CC 551 Intro. To Clinical Assessment 3 CC 597 Practicum & Seminar I 3 Additional Required Courses for Latino Mental Health Concentration CC 614 Treatment Issues & Interventions w/ Latinos/as 3 CC 598 Internship & Seminar II* 3 N/A 3 CC 529 Family Systems & Family Therapy 3 CC 550 Career Development and 3 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 Counseling ** CC 558 Introduction to Addictions 3 Optional: One of the Following: Spanish for Mental Health Prof. 3 CC 634 Immersion Experience: Seminar 3 Additional Required Courses for All Other Concentrations Concentration Course or Elective 3 One of the following: 3 CC 550 Career Development and Counseling CC 529 Family Systems and Family Therapy CC 555 Research Methods 3 CC 559 Introduction to Addictions Two Concentration Courses or Electives 6 Total Fall credits 12 Total Spring credits 12 Total Summer credits 6 Total Year 2 Credits - 30 Total Clinical Counseling M.A. 60 credits * Students not completing their internship by the end of the spring term will need to register for CC 599 in the summer. ** Online course only for students currently enrolled in CC 634 CC 622 (Basic), CC 625 (Intermediate), CC 629 (Advanced)

19 Part-Time (60 credit hours) M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Chicago Campus Year 1 Part-Time Schedule Fall Spring Summer Required Courses Appendix B CC 502 Prof. Development Group I 1 CC 503 Prof. Development Group II 1 CC 547 Professional Ethics & Issues 3 CC 505 Theories of Coun & Psych 3 CC 566 Existential-Humanistic 3 One of the following: 3 CC 510 Psychopathology 3 Psychotherapy CC 529 Family Systems & Family Therapy CC 511 Psychopharmalogy Lab 0 CC 559 Introduction to Addictions Additional Required Courses for Latino Mental Health Concentration N/A CC 610 Cultural Foundations:The Latino/a Experience 3 N/A Additional Required Courses for All Other Concentrations N/A CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 N/A Total Fall credits 7 Total Spring credits 7 Total Summer credits 6 Total Year 1 credits - 20 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 512 Psych. of the Lifespan 3 CC 527 Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy 3 CC 555 Research Methods 3 CC 515 Interviewing Skills I 2 One of the following: CC 530 Group Processes of 3 CC 529 Family Systems and Family Therapy 3 Psychotherapy CC 559 Introduction to Addictions 3 Additional Required Courses for Latino Mental Health Concentration N/A CC 612 Interviewing Skills w/ Latinos/as 2 N/A Additional Required Courses for All Other Concentrations N/A CC 516 Interviewing Skills II 2 N/A Total Fall credits 8 Total Spring credits 5 Total Summer credits 6 Total Year 2 credits - 19 Year 3 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 551 Intro. To Clinical Assmnt. 3 CC 598 Internship and Seminar* 3 CC 550 Career Development & Counseling 3 CC 597 Practicum and Seminar 3 Additional Required Courses for Latino Mental Health Concentration CC 614 Treatment Issues and 3 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 Interventions w/ Latinos/as Additional Required Courses for All Other Concentrations One Concentration Course or Elective 3 Two Concentration Courses or Electives 6 One of the following: CC 622 Spanish for Mental Health Prof. 3 CC 634 Immersion Experience: Seminar 3 Total Fall credits 9 Total Spring Credits 6/9 Total Summer credits 3/6 Total Year 3 credits - 21 Total Clinical Counseling M.A. 60 credits * Students not completing their internship by the end of the spring term will need to register for CC 599 in the summer. ** Online course only for students currently enrolled in CC 634 CC 622 (Basic), CC 625 (Intermediate), CC 629 (Advanced)

20 Full-Time (60 credit hours) M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization, Grayslake Campus Appendix C Year 1 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 502 Prof. Development Group I 1 CC 512 Psychology of the Lifespan 3 CC 547 Professional Ethics & Issues 3 CC 505 Theories of Coun & Psych 3 CC 516 Interviewing Skills II 2 CC 510 Psychopathology 3 CC 546 Diversity in Clinical Practice 3 CC 511 Psychopharmalogy Lab 0 CC 503 Prof. Development Group II 1 CC 515 Interviewing Skills I 2 Total Fall credits 9 Total Spring credits 9 Total Summer credits 3 Total Year 1 credits - 21 Year 2 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 527 Cognitive Behavioral 3 Psychotherapy CC 529 Family Systems & Family 3 Therapy CC 566 Existential-Humanistic 3 CC 530 Group Processes of Psychotherapy 3 CC 551 Intro. To Clinical Assessment 3 CC 559 Introduction to Addiction 3 CC 550 Career Development & Counseling 3 Psychotherapy Total Fall credits 9 Total Spring credits 9 Total Summer credits 3 Total Year 2 credits - 21 Year 3 Fall Spring Summer Required Courses CC 555 Research Methods 3 CC 598 Internship & Seminar 3 CC 597 Practicum & Seminar 3 Concentration Course 3 Concentration Course 3 Concentration Course 3 Total Fall credits 9 Total Spring credits 9 Total Summer credits 0 Total Year 3 credits - 18 Total Clinical Counseling M.A. 60 credits