The Master of Science in Applied Psychology (MAP) program at Northeastern is committed to providing evidence-based knowledge and counseling skills 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 credits 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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Disorders | ||
CAEP 6200 | Introduction to Counseling: Theory and Process in an Ecological Context | 3 |
CAEP 6242 | Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | 3 |
Science | ||
CAEP 5150 | Early Intervention: Family Systems | 3 |
CAEP 6203 | Understanding Culture and Diversity | 3 |
CAEP 6220 | Development Across the Life Span | 3 |
Practicum | ||
CAEP 6235 | Vocational, Education, and Career Development | 3 |
CAEP 6287 | Group Counseling | 3 |
CAEP 6399 | Clinical Skills in Counseling Psychology | 3 |
Research | ||
CAEP 6202 | Research, Evaluation, and Data Analysis | 3 |
HLTH 5410 | Introduction to Statistics in Health and Behavioral Science | 3 |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
30 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required