Master of Arts with a Concentration in Counseling Psychology

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M.A. Counseling Psychology Program Overview
The mission of the Master of Arts with a concentration in Counseling Psychology program is to educate future psychologists and counselor practitioners to identify and treat psychological problems and issues in a variety of clinical, educational, and workplace settings.

The graduate program is designed specifically to offer the traditional courses and supervised internship experiences that are increasingly required by state and national agencies and credentialing bodies. Working with a team of faculty advisors who hold doctoral degrees and possess relevant practitioner experience, you'll engage in critical inquiry, thoroughly examine and interact with the literature, theory, and research, and pursue and share the results of applied research.

M.A. Counseling Psychology Program Delivery
UI&U's Master of Arts with a concentration in Counseling Psychology degree features a Hybrid Instructional Format. Online and face-to-face academic experiences are blended in this graduate program. It is required that all students attend each of the three annual weekend residencies hosted at our Brattleboro Academic Center.

Union offers flexible class schedules and a rich academic environment where interaction with faculty and fellow students is encouraged. Students can complete a majority of their graduate coursework from home, providing the opportunity to maintain family, job, and community responsibilities while completing their master's degree.

The M.A. Counseling Psychology program is designed for students...

• pursuing a career in psychology or mental health at a master’s level.
• seeking graduate training in preparation for doctoral work in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.
• studying psychology or counseling to broaden professional knowledge and skills in another applied field such as business, nursing, or education.

Students who graduate from the counseling psychology track meet course work requirements for national certification by the National Board for Certified Counselors GSA-NCC as a counselor and are eligible to sit for the national exam while in their final term..

Note: Completion of the M.A. degree does not automatically qualify students for certification or licensure. Prospective counseling students should consult the appropriate state or national regulatory agency regarding their requirements and processes for application.

M.A. Counseling Psychology Degree at a Glance
Credits to Degree – 60
Transfer Credits – Up to 12
Enrollment Deadlines - December 1, April 1, August 1
Start Dates – January, April, and August
Minimum Time to Degree – 24 months

“When I started this program, there was no doubt in my mind that I had a passion for work in the field of psychology...but I had no idea how that passion would be more focused through my studies here. As soon as I finished my thesis...I start[ed] a full-time position in the field as an addictions counselor at the place I did my internship."
Adele Nicols, 2010 Graduate