MS in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents

APU offers multiple programs for individuals who want to help children, including the M.S. in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents and the Play Therapy Certificate.

Learn more about the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents program.

Requirements

CPSY 532Theories of Counseling and Therapy3
CPSY 558Advanced Developmental Psychology3
CPSY 555Career Development3
CPSY 529Group Counseling3
CPSY 525Principles and Practice of Assessment and Evaluation3
CPSY 526Multicultural Counseling3
CPSY 527Diagnosis and Treatment Planning3
CPSY 551Research Methods in Counseling3
CPSY 531Ethics and Professional Issues3
CPSY 585Psychopharmacology and Psychobiology3
CPSY 528Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Youth and Families3
CPSY 523Interventions for Trauma and Crisis3
CPSY 530Evidence-Based Practices in the Treatment of Children and Youth3
CPSY 535Therapies for Attachment and Internalizing Disorders3
CPSY 533Externalizing and Dysregulation Disorders3
CPSY 536Play Therapy: History, Theories, and Interventions3
CPSY 534Family Systems Theory and Counseling3
CPSY 524Counseling Adolescents3
CPSY 542Practicum I3
CPSY 543Practicum II3
Optional Elective
Family Therapy II: Advanced Training
Practicum Extension
Optional Play Therapy Certificate
Jungian Therapy and Sandplay
Play and Play Therapy Across the Lifespan
Gestalt Play Therapy and Interventions
Play Therapy with Special Populations
Play Therapy with Bereaved Children and Families
Total Units60

Admission

University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admissions Information). Program-specific application requirements are available online.

International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.