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2011-2012 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology
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The psychology and counseling programs in the Psychology Department fully encompass the College’s humanics philosophy, serving as a vital bridge to the understanding of the full range of human behavior-both in practical, real-life situations or in theoretical and scholarly study. Founded more than fifty years ago to address the stresses of a dynamic postwar culture, the College’s Psychology Department prepares graduate students to assume leadership roles in a variety of careers, including athletic counseling, college administration, clinical, school guidance counseling, industrial organizational psychology, and marriage and family therapy.
Many exciting new career opportunities are available for counselors and psychologists holding advanced degrees, particularly in the fields of educational counseling, community mental health care, counseling for the aging, and the growing areas of consulting, training, and marketing research.
Contact Person:
Dr. Marjorie Marcotte
Chair, Department of Psychology
Telephone: (413) 748- 3301
E-Mail: mmarcotte@spfldcol.edu
The Programs and Curricula
The Springfield College graduate programs in psychology and counseling strive to meet ever-changing community and organizational needs by producing highly trained counselors, administrators, and human resource professionals with a keen sense of self-awareness, effective counseling skills, and knowledge of a wide range of helping strategies. The College’s emphasis on humanics is especially well-suited to preparing compassionate and insightful graduates who understand the interconnectedness of spirit, mind, and body.
The graduate programs combine content mastery and exceptional field training to produce practitioner-scholars uniquely prepared to apply their knowledge of the human mind and the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of human behavior to real-life situations- helping people live better and more productively.
In each psychology program, the curriculum is characterized by two parallel themes: a practical understanding of people and why they behave the way they do, and a scholarly appreciation of the problems encountered in the discipline of psychology.
Students in the psychology and counseling programs must complete forty-eight to sixty credits of graduate course work, depending on the concentration. The programs are designed to allow flexibility for both full- and part-time students. Courses are often scheduled in evening and summer sessions, and individual work sites may be used for fieldwork/internship experience and credit. Working professional can often complete the requirements for a part-time master’s program in two years. Sample curriculum sequences for part-time study are available upon request.
The Psychology Department is housed in Locklin Hall, which includes a counseling laboratory with two-way mirrors, a new research and computer laboratory with biofeedback equipment, as well as classrooms and offices. The programs are enhanced by the on-campus presence of the Springfield College Counseling Center, the Center for Performance Enhancement and Applied Research, an Employee Assistance Program, a career center, and many college services and offices where graduate students can pursue supervised fieldwork in a convenient professional setting. Services at the Counseling Center include a wide range of remedial and preventative mental health services. The College’s athletic facilities provide training and study opportunities for athletic counseling students. In addition to campus resources, a wide array of schools, businesses, other institutions of higher learning, human services and counseling agencies provide for a wealth of mentoring, internship and professional opportunities.
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Athletic Counseling Concentration
Recent trends in the world of sport have highlighted the need for individuals who are sensitive to unique academic, social, and athletic challenges that athletes face at all levels. The Athletic Counseling program is designed to meet this need by offering students an interdisciplinary preparation in counseling, psychology, and the sport sciences that will enable them to offer specialized support services to athletes in a variety of settings.
Building on a foundation of general counseling competencies, students in the program are offered intensive study and research opportunities in the area of life span developmental factors that affect athletes. Classroom, laboratory, and fieldwork placements provide students with opportunities to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in providing support services to this unique population.
The basic program, leading to either a M.S. or a M.Ed. degree, is forty-eight credits. Students seeking further specialization in career development, life skills enhancement, sport psychology or counseling/ clinical areas may elect to take additional coursework. Students planning full time study must begin their program in September.
The supervised fieldwork/internship component of the program provides students with opportunities to work with athletes in a variety of settings. Sites range from competetive youth sports to Division I university programs, and give the students significant experience in preparation for professional careers. Participation in the Research Team is an option for the students to gain a better understanding of the research process. Students and faculty meet weekly to discuss recent student and faculty research.
Contact Person:
Dr. Judy VanRaalte
Telephone: (413) 748-3388
E-Mail: Jvanraal@spfldcol.edu CORE Requirement: (3 credits)
Program/Concentration Requirements: (30-43 credits)
Research requirement: Plan A: M.Ed
Plan A requires successful completion of all graduate work and successful completion of a program-specific comprehensive examination.
The research requirement under this plan consists of research completed within a specific course. Research requirement: Plan B: M.S. - Thesis is required
Plan B requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a master’s research thesis which culminates in an oral defense. The program requirements include a statistics course and six semester hours of credit for RSCH 612: Proposal Design (2 credits) and RSCH 635: Thesis (4 credits). The student is eligible to receive the master of science degree, or may choose to receive the master of education. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration
Springfield College offers a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program which prepares the student to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). The program consists of a combination of the classes and internship required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to obtain the LMHC designation. Offering a Master’s Degrees (M.S. or M.Ed.), the program is designed for students at the beginning of their graduate career, professionals wishing to expand their current clinical and theoretical knowledge base, and professionals who need additional course work or internship to meet state licensing requirements. The program can also be designed to include course work required by other states for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offers courses which provide the student with an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of counseling theory, practice, and training in the skills necessary for providing counseling services in a variety of mental health settings including community mental health agencies, hospitals, crisis centers, and private practice.
The counseling practice and internship component of the program provide the student with a solid base of practical skills and experience in a supervised setting with additional faculty supervision. Special consideration is given to the student’s area of interest in designing the fieldwork and internship experience. The faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offer support and assistance in finding internship sites that enhance the skills of the students.
Contact Person:
Dr. Ann Moriarty
Telephone: (413) 748- 3322
E-Mail: Anna_Moriarty@spfldcol.edu CORE Requirement: (3 credits)
Program/Concentration Requirements: (48 credits)
Research requirement: Plan A; M.Ed:
Plan A requires successful completion of all graduate work and successful completion of a program-specific comprehensive culminating experience (exam, portfolio, presentation, etc.). Research requirement: Plan B: M.S.
Research requirement: Plan C: M.S.:
Plan C requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a minimum of eleven semester hours of graduate work in the research area, which includes the following courses: Total Program Requirements: 60 credits
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at Springfield College blends course work from the fields of management, organizational psychology, and counseling in applying the science of psychology to the solution of a wide array of human and organizational problems ranging from employee selection to team building and organizational development. The I/O Psychology program allows for flexibility in designing a course of study and fieldwork options for individual students.
Objectives:
The I/O Psychology program provides students with a variety of learning opportunities. Graduates of the program can expect to learn how to:
- Design, conduct, and evaluate organizational research projects.
- Conduct and translate psychological information into non-technical terms.
- Design and evaluate training programs.
- Assess the impact of motivation, job stress, leadership and other constructs of work behavior.
- Build effective work groups through job analysis, group development and worker participation.
- Analyze and design organizational change strategies.
- Effectively develop employee selection and job placement criteria.
- Mediate employee and labor disputes.
Career Opportunities: Upon completion of graduate training in I/O Psychology, students will be prepared for careers in a variety of occupations. Graduates of the program have acquired positions within the areas of human resources management, training & development, consumer research, recruitment, organizational development, and management consulting, within business, non-profit and public settings.
The plan of study requires a minimum of 38 semester hours. Students are encouraged to work closely with the I/O Psychology Program Director while developing their overall plan of study. The I/O program at Springfield College follows a competency-based approach. The focus is on the outcomes of training, and on the knowledge, skills, behavior, and capabilities necessary to function as a master’s level I-O practitioner. The competency-based approach is advantageous for several reasons. It maintains a focus on what is to be taught and learned, provides desirable flexibility, and recognizes the multiple paths to developing most important skills.he student’s plan of study is intended to meet their personal and professional goals and culminate in a Masters of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
B. Undergraduate Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for the program
Contact Person:
Dr. Michael Surrette
Telephone: (413) 748-3091
E-Mail: Michael_Surrette@spfldcol.edu Industrial/Organization Program Requirements: (18 credits)
Core Research Requirements: (11 credits)
Industrial/Organizational Selectives: (9 credits from the following selection of courses)
Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration
Marriage and family therapy has been a rapidly growing field since its beginnings some fifty years ago. Therapists, counselors, educators, clergy and health care workers, among others, are becoming increasingly aware of the complexities of human interactions and are seeking new ways of conceptualizing and working with individuals, couples and families.
Offering a Master’s degree, the program is designed for students beginning their graduate careers; for individuals interested in expanding or enhancing their clinical and theoretical knowledge; or for individuals who need to take courses necessary to meet licensing/certification requirements. The program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis and courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening for those who work during the day.
The program offers courses which provide students an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of family systems theory, exposure to the various schools of marriage and family therapy, and training in the skills necessary for provision of marriage and family therapy in a variety of settings. Fieldwork designed to help students integrate theory and practice is also an important part of the curriculum. Students will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills gained during the course of study to a wide range of personal, educational and clinical settings.
Contact Person:
Dr. Laura Maggio
Telephone: (413)748-3472
E-Mail: Laura_Maggio@spfldcol.edu
Undergraduate Prerequisites: None. CORE Requirement: (3 credits)
Departmental Requirements: (6 credits)
Marriage and Family Therapy Program requirements: (9 credits required)
Marital and Family Studies: (9 credits required)
Marital and Family Therapy: (9 credits)
Professional Studies: (3 credits)
Clinical Experience: (12 months/15 hours per week, minimum)
Research requirement: Plan A: M.Ed.
- Master’s Comprehensive Examination
Plan A requires successful completion of all graduate work and successful completion
of a program-specific comprehensive culminating experience (exam, portfolio, presentation,
etc.).
The research requirement under this plan, which is determined by the student’s
specific program, consists of either an independent study (RSCH 618 or department-specific
692) research project (RSCH 626 or department-specific 626), research completed
within a specific course or portfolio, or a combination of research project and
a related course. Research requirement: Plan B: M.S. - Thesis
Plan B requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a master’s research thesis which culminates in an oral defense. The program requirements include a statistics course and six credits for RSCH 612: Proposal Design (2 credits) and RSCH 635: Thesis (4 credits). The student is eligible to receive the master of science degree, or may choose to receive the master of education degree. Research requirement: Plan C: M.S.
Plan C requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a minimum of eleven credits of graduate work in the research area, which includes the following courses:
- Foundations and methods of research (RSCH 610)
- Educational and psychological statistics I (RSCH 620) or Qualitative Research Methodology (RSCH 615)
- Proposal design (RSCH 612)
- Research project (RSCH 626 or DEPT 626)
Mental Health Counseling Option
It is possible for Marriage and Therapy students to select, as electives, additional courses necessary to apply for licensure as a mental health counselor. The total number of credits for this option is variable, depending upon the degree option (between 61 and 72 credits). Additional required courses for Mental Health Counseling option
School Counseling Concentration
The School Counseling Program prepares students to meet Massachusetts State Licensure requirements for School Guidance Counselors and School Adjustment Counselors. Most students work toward a Master’s Degree (M.Ed.). Through their courses and fieldwork, students will come to: Understand the field of school counseling and the multifaceted roles of school counselors, develop skills to counsel and assess youth, learn to consult successfully with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the wider community, and learn to serve the needs of diverse students. The program is designed for students at the threshold of their graduate careers, as well as for seasoned professionals.
The School Counseling practicum experiences provide students with intensive supervised opportunities to integrate theory and practice, solidify their practical skills, and deepen their knowledge of youth and schools. Before beginning their practicum fieldwork, students are required to pass the Communications and Literacy portions of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
The Master’s Degree for the School Guidance Counseling Licensure program is typically earned by completing 48 credits. An additional 9-12 credits are required to complete the School Adjustment Counseling Licensure program. Only students who have successfully completed the School Guidance Counseling program will be eligible to complete the School Adjustment Counseling program. A minimum of 32 credits beyond the master’s degree is required for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.). The course requirements for the Masters Degree (M.Ed.) are listed below.
The following program of study is subject to change.
Both the School Guidance Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling licensure programs are State of Massachusetts and NASDTEC approved and lead to the School Guidance Counselor license (Levels: PK-8, 5-12) and the School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (Levels: All) licenses.
Contact Person:
Dr. Allison Cumming-McCann
Telephone: (413) 748- 3025
E-Mail: Allison_Cumming-McCann@spfldcol.edu Core Counseling Classes (21 credits)
School Counseling Specific Courses: (9 credits)
Research Requirement: (3 credits)
Education/School related classes and electives to total 48 credits:
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Additional Coursework required for School Adjustment Licensure: (9 - 12 credits)
Only students who have successfully completed the School Guidance Counseling program will be eligible to complete the School Adjustment Counseling program. Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education Concentration
The Springfield College graduate preparation program in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education is an established program that provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in graduate study in a friendly small college environment. With fieldwork and internship experiences offered at both large and small local institutions, and with a number of degree options, the program offers a great deal of choice to future professionals based upon their own career needs. After completing core requirements, students develop individualized programs that reflect their personal and career goals. Course work, fieldwork, and assistantships provide students with a broad background of knowledge and skills in student development and student affairs work in preparation for working with diverse college populations. Fieldwork is considered to be an essential component in the learning experience.
The student personnel administration program offers a broad curriculum of professional development in preparation for the following positions: orientation coordinators, academic support and advisement professionals, financial aid officers, admissions personnel, career development specialists, college counselors, students activities coordinators, student center directors, residence life staff, deans of students and other student affairs positions. The program is designed to meet CAS guidelines for graduate programs and emphasizes counseling and student development in its curriculum. Students may elect to complete a portfolio, a thesis, or a research project. A strong network of Springfield College alumni provides support to graduates of the program.
Undergraduate Prerequisites: None.
The candidate will be eligible for either a Master of Education or a Master of Science depending upon the selection made in consultation with the advisor.
Contact Person:
Dr. Delight Champagne
Telephone: (413) 748-3329
E-Mail: dchampag@spfldcol.edu CORE Requirement: (3 credits)
Departmental Requirements: (6 credits)
Student Personnel Program Requirements: (18-24 credits)
Student Personnel Program Selectives: Total 9 credits
Research requirement: Plan A: M.Ed.
Plan A requires successful completion of all graduate work and successful completion of a program-specific comprehensive culminating experience (exam, portfolio, presentation, etc.).
The research requirement under this plan, which is determined by the student’s specific program, consists of either an independent study (RSCH 618 or department-specific 692) research project (RSCH 626 or department-specific 626), research completed within a specific course or portfolio, or a combination of research project and a related course. Research requirement: Plan B: M.S. - Thesis
Plan B requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a master’s research thesis which culminates in an oral defense. The program requirements include a statistics course and six credits for RSCH 612: Proposal Design (2 credits) and RSCH 635: Thesis (4 credits). The student is eligible to receive the master of science degree, or may choose to receive the master of education degree. Research requirement: Plan C: M.S.
Plan C requires successful completion of all graduate work required by the student’s specific program, and a minimum of eleven semester hours of graduate work in the research area, which includes the following courses:
- Foundations and methods of research (RSCH 610)
- Educational and psychological statistics I (RSCH 620) or Qualitative Research Methodology (RSCH 615)
- Proposal design (RSCH 612)
- Research project (RSCH 626 or DEPT 626)
The student is eligible to receive the master of science degree, or may choose to receive the master of education. Degrees:
The candidate will be eligible for either a Master of Education or a Master of Science depending upon the selection made in consultation with the advisor. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
A Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) is available in all concentrations in the Psychology Department. The minimum number of required graduate credits for the CAGS varies per program and is included in the program information. Program requirements: Total 32 credits
Select a minimum of 32 credits from the courses listed below. Course selection to be decided in counsultation with Program Director. Curriculum Summary
Total credit hours required for the program: 32
Prerequisite, Dissertation or Other Additional Requirements:
Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Contact:
Dr. Michael Surrette
413-748-2-3091
Major (core) requirements: Total 7 credits
Concentration courses: Total 31 credits
Electives
Industrial/Organizational Selectives (as needed, choose courses from the list bleow, with advisor approval) Curriculum Summary
Total number of courses required for the program: 13
Total credit hours required for the program: 38
Prerequisite, Dissertation or Other Additional Requirements:
Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline. Marriage and Family Therapy
Contact:
Dr. Laura Maggio
413-748-3472
Program requirements: Total 32 credits
Select a minimum of 32 credits from the courses listed below. Course selection is dependent upon student course history and licensing requirements and is to be decided upon in consulation with the Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director. Curriculum Summary
Total credit hours required for the program: 32
Prerequisite, Dissertation or Other Additional Requirements:
Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline. Program requirements: Total 32 credits
Select a minimum of 32 credits from the courses listed below. Course selection is dependent upon student course istory and licensing requirements and is to be decided in consultation with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director. Curriculum Summary
Total credit hours required for the program: 32
Prerequisite, Dissertation or Other Additional Requirements:
Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline. School Counseling
Contact:
Allison Cumming-McCann
413-748-3006
Major (core) requirements: Total 12 credits
Concentration requirements: Total 39 credits
Curriculum Summary
Total number of courses required for the program: 16
Total credit hours required for the program: 51 Student Personnel Administration
Contact:
Dr. Delight Champagne
413-748-3329
Program requirements: Total 32 credits
Select a minimum of 32 credits from the courses listed below. Course selection to be decided in counsultation with Program Director. Curriculum Summary
Total number of courses required for the program: 11
Total credit hours required for the program: 32
Prerequisite, Dissertation or Other Additional Requirements:
Earned Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline. |
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