Flowing from the mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth, the Psychology Department fosters students'understanding of the discipline of psychology, ethical decision-making, respect for self and diversity in others. The department is committed to developing and maintaining strong professional relationships between faculty and students. Students completing the major will have a broad understanding of the theories and research methods of the discipline. In this way students will be prepared to apply psychology to everyday life, study the discipline on a graduate level, and work successfully in their chosen field.
The Psychology department offers an undergraduate major program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as an undergraduate minor program. The objective of the department is to provide students a strong foundation in psychological theory and research, covering a broad spectrum of content areas. Emphasis is placed on developing students' ability to understand quantitative research methods, critically evaluate relevant theories, and apply psychological principles to real world problems. The program is designed to prepare students equally well for further study at the graduate level or for employment in a variety of settings.
Requirements
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 110 Orientation to the Psychology major
PSY 215 Psychological Tests and Measurements
PSY 220 Personality Theory
PSY 290 Research Methods I
PSY 295 Research Methods II
PSY 301 History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 310 Junior Seminar in Psychology
PSY 313 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 331 Biological Basis of Behavior
PSY 493 Senior Seminar in Psychology
Restricted Electives (Choose one)
PSY 303 Social Psychology
PSY 305 Learning and Memory
PSY 309 Cognitive Processes
PSY 341 Sensation and Perception
Electives (Choose two)
PSY--- 200-400 Level Elective
PSY--- 200-400 Level Elective
PSY 495 cannot be used as an elective.
Related Requirements
MATH 119 Elementary Statistics
Capstone Requirement:
Students fulfill the College of Saint Elizabeth capstone requirement by successfully passing a three-part comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination includes a standardized test of achievement in the field of psychology, a written essay and journal article critique, and a career portfolio. Preparation for the examination is offered in PSY 493 Senior Research Seminar.
Minor in Psychology
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 290 Research Methods I
PSY 295 Research Methods II
PSY --- 100-400 Level Elective
PSY --- 200-400 Level Elective
PSY --- 300 Level Elective
Psy493 and 495 cannot be used as electives.
Related Requirement:
MATH 119 Elementary Statistics
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
The master's program in counseling psychology has been designed to prepare professional counselors to meet the challenges involved in providing counseling services to individuals and/or groups and to be effective facilitator of change and growth. The curriculum encourages students to consider the helping relationship in light of current trends and challenges and will develop in the student the motivation to meet these challenges as a leader in the counseling profession. By offering a strong curriculum in counseling with elective and specialty courses in a variety of areas the program will serve as a comprehensive knowledge base for professional responsibilities and concerns. Students will acquire a solid foundation in the counseling profession that can be applied in theory and practice.
The program offers two certification preparation programs and a master's program with three specializations:
Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Counseling
School Counseling
The 30 credit Specialization in Counseling Psychology is designed for those students planning to apply to doctoral programs or who want to utilize psychology for personal enrichment, to improve their professional life, and/or realize future career potential. The 30 credit master’s degree is useful for those who are planning careers in which advanced understanding of psychology would be an asset such as careers in human resources, social service agencies, religious organizations, and a variety of other challenging careers in which skills in understanding behavior and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds are an advantage..
The mission of the program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective, high quality mental health counseling and evaluation services in a variety of forensic settings. By building on the strong curriculum and success established in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, the program will balance traditional knowledge of counseling with the understanding, evaluation, and treatment of adult and juvenile offenders, as well as the victims of crime and domestic violence. The curriculum will prepare graduates to work in a number of settings such as juvenile detention centers, secure forensic units in state facilities, community mental health centers, jails/prisons, probation services, court service units, protective services, violence risk assessment, and specialized agencies such as child advocacy centers.
Specialization in Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology is the main track in the degree. It consists of 24 credits in a core curriculum, 3 credits from an elective course and 3 credits from the CSE Multidisciplinary Core. Additionally, any student who would like to take Psy 671: Counseling Theories 3: Practicum for additional training would be allowed to do so, but only as over and above the 30 required credits.A culminating project is required in lieu of a thesis.
Core Courses: 24 credits
PSY 601 Orientation to the Profession (2 credits)
PSY 620 The Helping Relationship in Counseling (3 credits)
PSY 631 Research Methods and Advanced Statistics (3 credits)
PSY 633 Counseling Theories and Methods I (3 credits)
PSY 635 Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling (3 credits)
PSY 637 Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships (3 credits)
PSY 641 Psychopathology and Diagnosis, (3 credits)
PSY 643 Career Development and Occupational Opportunities (3 credits)
PSY 699 Culminating Project (1 credit)
Electives: 3 credits
PSY 606 Infant, child and adolescent development (3 credits)
PSY 639 Human Growth and Personality Development (3 credits)
PSY 653 Multicultural Counseling (3 credits)
PSY 659 Counseling Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
Multidisciplinary Core: 3 credits
MC 626 Ethical Issues in Human Services Leadership (3 credits)
Specialization in School Counseling
The specialty in School Counseling builds on the basic 30 credit curriculum by adding 18 additional credits. It is a 48-credit New Jersey Department of Education approved program consisting of 35 credit hours in counseling, 4 credit hours in the foundations and contextual dimensions of school counseling, 3 credit hours in supervised practicum and 6 credit hours in supervised field experience in a school setting.A professional portfolio or culminating project is required in lieu of a thesis.
Core Courses in Counseling: 35 credits
PSY 601 Orientation to the Profession
PSY 619 Psychological Issues for Special Needs Populations
OR
PSY 620 The Helping Relationship in Counseling
PSY 631 Research Methods and Program Evaluation
PSY 633 Counseling Theories and Methods I
PSY 634 Counseling Theories and Methods II
PSY 635 Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling
PSY 637 Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication
PSY 639 Human Growth and Personality Development
OR
PSY 606 Early Childhood,Child & Adolescent Development and Behaviors
PSY 643 Career Development and Occupational Opportunities
PSY 653 Multicultural Counseling
PSY 659 Counseling Children and Adolescents
PSY 675 Community Agencies and Resources
Foundations and Contextual Dimensions of School Counseling: 4 credits
PSY 602 Foundations of School Counseling
PSY 604 Organization,Administration and Consultation in School Counseling Services
Practicum and Field Experience in a School Setting: 9 credits
PSY 671 Counseling Theories III: Practicum
PSY 691 Counseling Theories IV: Field Experience
PSY 693 Counseling Theories V: Field Experience
Specialization in Mental Health Counseling
The specialty in Mental Health Counseling builds on the basic 30 credit curriculum by adding 30 credits to meet the New Jersey educational requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor.This 60 credit program consisting of 3 credit hours in the multidisciplinary core, 39 credit hours in counseling courses, 9 credit hours in electives in counseling and 9 credit hours of supervised practicum and field experience.A professional portfolio or culminating project is required in lieu of a thesis.
Core Courses in Counseling: 39 credits
Psy 601 Orientation to the Profession
Psy 615 Ethical and Legal Standards in Counseling
Psy 618 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
Psy 620 The Helping Relationship in Counseling
Psy 631 Research Methods and Advanced Statistics
Psy 633 Counseling Theories and Methods I
Psy 634 Counseling Theories and Methods II
Psy 635 Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling
Psy 637 Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication
Psy 639 Human Growth and Personality Development
Psy 641 Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Psy 642 Treatment Planning
Psy 643 Career Development and Occupational Opportunities
Psy 653 Multicultural Counseling
Elective Courses: 9 credits
Practicum and Field Experience: 9 credits
Psy 671 Counseling Theories III: Practicum
Psy 691 Counseling Theories IV: Field Experience
Psy 693 Counseling Theories V: Field Experience
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and Counseling
The M.A. in Forensic Psychology and Counseling program is a 48-credit, cohort-based program offered over a 2-1⁄2 year time frame. By offering a solid curriculum that focuses on counseling, evaluation and treatment, the program prepares graduates for a career in providing counseling services to those involved in the criminal justice system.
The mission of the program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective, high quality mental health counseling and evaluation services in a variety of forensic settings. By building on the strong curriculum and success established in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology the program will balance traditional knowledge of counseling with the understanding, evaluation, and treatment of adult and juvenile offenders, as well as the victims of crime and domestic violence.The curriculum would prepare graduates to work in a number of settings such as juvenile detention centers,secure forensic units in state facilities, community mental health centers, jails/prison, probation services, court service units, protective services, violence risk assessment, and specialized agencies such as child advocacy centers.
Requirements
Core Curriculum Courses shared with the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: 24 credits
PSY 620 The Helping Relationship in Counseling
PSY 631 Research Methods and Advanced Statistics
PSY 633 Counseling Theories and Methods I
PSY 637 Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication
PSY 641 Psychopathology and Diagnosis
PSY 651 Substance Abuse Counseling
PSY 671 Counseling Theories III: Practicum
PSY 691 Counseling Theories IV: Field Experience
PSY 699 Culminating Project
Core Curriculum Courses in Forensics Psychology: 21 credits
PSY 621 Introduction to Forensic Psychology
PSY 622 Violence and risk assessment
PSY 623 Trauma and Crisis Intervention
PSY 624 Psychological Assessment for Forensic Psychology I:
PSY 625 Psychological Assessment for Forensic
PSY 626 Evaluation and treatment of Juvenile Offenders
PSY 627 Evaluation and treatment of Adult Offenders
PSY 628 The Social Psychology of Crime and Criminal Behavior
Core Curriculum Courses in Justice Studies: 3 credits
JUS 620 Law and Legal Systems
Certification in Forensic Psychology
The 17 credit program provides the opportunity for professionals who hold graduate degrees in counseling or psychology to obtain specialty training in areas important to forensic psychology.The rapidly growing field of forensic psychology focuses on the application of the science and profession of psychology to the questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Forensic psychologists may fill a variety of profession roles including:
Directors, supervisors, or counselors in mental health departments, prisons, parole offices, and treatment or rehabilitation centers
Consultants to courts, probation departments, law enforcement agencies and attorneys
Expert witnesses working at the request of either side in criminal, civil, or family law cases
Policy developers who review and analyze current mental health law.
The Certificate in Forensic Psychology prepares graduates to work in a number of settings such as juvenile detention centers, secure forensic units in state facilities, community mental health centers, jails/prison, probation services, court service units, protective services, violence risk assessment, and specialized agencies such as child advocacy centers.The type of work for which students would qualify would depend on the graduate degree they already possess.
Program Description and Requirements
This certificate consists of 15 credits in a core curriculum and 2 credits in an elective course.Additionally, any students who are interested in taking additional courses from the electives beyond the required 17 credits will be allowed to do so.
Psy 621 Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3)
Psy 624 Psychological Assessment for Forensic Psychology I: (3)
Psy 625 Psychological Assessment for Forensic Psychology II: (3)
Jus 620 Law and Legal Systems (3)
Psy 626 Evaluation and treatment of Juvenile Offenders (3)
OR
Psy 627 Evaluation and treatment of Adult Offenders (3)
Electives: 2 credits
Psy 622 Violence and risk assessment (2)
Psy 623 Trauma and Crisis Intervention (2)
Psy 628 The Social Psychology of Crime and Criminal Behavior (2)
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