Program Overview
The Counseling Psychology at University of Southern Mississippi is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Hattiesburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- PSY 624 - Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY 621 - Theories of Learning
- PSY 659 - Counseling Psychology Research Methods
- PSY 662 - Quantitative Methods I
- REF 761 - Quantitative Analysis I
- PSY 607 - Ethics and Current Issues in Psychology .
- PSY 613 - Cultural Bases of Behavior
- PSY 614 - Testing and Individual Analysis
- PSY 630 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology
- PSY 652 - Counseling Psychology Practicum I
- PSY 710 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy .
- PSY 712 - Assessment and Diagnosis
- PSY 713 - Intermediate Counseling Theory
- PSY 714 - The Psychology of Vocational Development
- PSY 727 - Counseling Supervision
- PSY 762 - Counseling Psychology Practicum II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are judged on the basis of prior academic record, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant\'s readiness for graduate study, and scholarship personal statement. Applicants are expected to have completed appropriate undergraduate foundation courses in psychology (e.g., statistics, experimental, and history and systems). A student may be invited to come to campus for a personal interview as part of the application process. The department typically receives applications from a larger number of qualified applicants than it can enroll. Prospective students should specify their intended emphasis area at time of application. Descriptions of each of these areas are available online at www.usm.edu/psychology. New students are admitted only for fall semester.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 493 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 402 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Mississippi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States
University of Southern Mississippi is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months