Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in counseling psychology at Springfield College provides students with specialty training in their choice of three concentrations: Athletic Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling. The program provides students the opportunity to enhance their clinical, theoretical, and research skills through coursework and hands-on learning through required practica and a year-long internship. Students complete a total of 115 credits, including 90 credits and a core of doctoral courses and 24 credits within their concentrations.

Students will be guided in learning both the science and practice of psychology, and will graduate as confident professionals who can serve society through the use of analytic, problem solving, and human relations skills. Graduates will be prepared to apply their well-developed counseling skills in many diverse settings, including the mental health, athletic, forensic, educational, business, and research fields.

Contact Person:

Dr. Sally Hage

Telephone: (413) 748-

Email: shage@springfieldcollege.edu

I. Core Requirements

A. Athletic Counseling Concentration

(8 courses required / 24 credits)

Required Courses (15 credits)

PSYC 654 - Issues and Techniques in Athletic Counseling Credits: 3
PSYC 657 - Professional Studies in Athletic Counseling Credits: 1-3
PSYC 672 - Laboratory in Counseling Athletes Credits: 3
PSYC 674 - Counseling for Enhanced Performance Credits: 3
PSYC 686 - Fieldwork/Internship and Seminar Credits: 1-16

Electives (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following:

PSYC 530 - Psychology of Sport Injury Credits: 3
PSYC 545 - Imagery, Hypnosis, and Self-Hypnosis Credits: 3
PSYC 620 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 630 - Adventure Therapy: Facilitating Life Skills through Experiential Learning Credits: 3
PSYC 670 - Psychology of the College-Age Adult Credits: 3

B. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

(8 courses required / 24 credits)

Required Courses (12 credits)

PSYC 623 - Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
PSYC 633 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Credits: 3
PSYC 675 - Clinical Seminar in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment Planning Credits: 3
PSYC 686 - Fieldwork/Internship and Seminar Credits: 1-16

Electives (12 credits)

Select four courses from the following:

PSYC 611 - Psychology of Humor Credits: 3
PSYC 615 - Child Development and Counseling Credits: 3
PSYC 660 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
PSYC 668 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 753 - Personality Assessment Credits: 3
PSYC 758 - Neuropsychological Assessment Credits: 3
PSYC 759 - Child Assessment Credits: 3
RHDS 585 - Treatment Methods in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Credits: 3

C. Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration

(8 courses required / 24 credits)

Required Courses (18 credits)

PSYC 660 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
PSYC 661 - Postmodern Therapies Credits: 3
PSYC 662 - Marital and Family Interaction Credits: 3
PSYC 663 - Structural Family Therapy Credits: 3
PSYC 667 - Strategic Family Therapy Credits: 3
PSYC 686 - Fieldwork/Internship and Seminar Credits: 1-16

Marriage and Family Therapy Electives (6 credits)

Select two courses from the following:

PSYC 659 - Child Assessment Credits: 3
PSYC 664 - Couples Therapy Credits: 3
PSYC 687 - Advanced Counseling Practicum Credits: 3

Academic Catalog

Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology

I. Core Requirements

Biological Bases of Behavior

Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior

Social Bases of Behavior

Cultural Bases of Behavior

Individual Differences

Ethics and Professional Identity

History and Systems of Psychology

Psychopathology

Human Development

Counseling Theories and Methods

Psychological Assessment

Clinical Practice

Research Design and Methodology

Techniques of Data Analysis

A. Athletic Counseling Concentration

Required Courses (15 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

B. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Required Courses (12 credits)

Electives (12 credits)

C. Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration

Required Courses (18 credits)

Marriage and Family Therapy Electives (6 credits)