The Master of Science in Applied Psychology program at Northeastern is committed to providing evidence-based knowledge in counseling psychology to students who seek entry into a PhD in Counseling Psychology program and to graduates of baccalaureate degrees in human services, psychology, and health sciences who desire quality training in applied psychology. The program is 30 semester hours and is intended to be completed in two semesters. It does not meet licensing regulations for mental health counselors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in each course.
Code | Title | Hours |
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CAEP 5877 | Research Methods in Applied Psychology | 3 |
CAEP 6203 | Understanding Culture and Diversity | 3 |
CAEP 6260 | Community Counseling Psychology | 3 |
CAEP 6282 | Ethics and Professional Development | 3 |
HLTH 5410 | Introduction to Statistics in Health and Behavioral Science | 3 |
Concentrations
Complete one of the following:
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
30 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychology
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete five of the following: | 15 | |
Early Intervention: Family Systems | ||
Pediatric Psychology | ||
Trauma and Mental Health | ||
Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
Child and Adolesent Psychopathology |
Prevention Science
Code | Title | Hours |
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CAEP 5876 | Mental Health Education and Program Planning | 3 |
CAEP 6220 | Development Across the Life Span | 3 |
CAEP 6242 | Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
CAEP 6360 | Consultation and Program Evaluation | 3 |
PHTH 6204 | Society, Behavior, and Health | 3 |