Duquesne University

Department of Counseling, Psychology & Special Education

About the Program

Last Updated: 
November 15, 2011

Duquesne University Counselor Education Program offers students an opportunity to complete the Master of Science in Education in School Counseling (with certifications in both elementary and secondary), Community Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. All three areas are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational programs (CACREP).

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Maura Krushinski (director)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Therapy25%
  Couple Therapy20%
  General Counseling Development20%
  Family Studies15%
  Child/Human Development15%
  Research & Measurement5%
Campus Enrollment: 
10,000
Programs Options: 
Master's

Graduate Program

Director: 
Dr. Maura Krushinski
Courses Offered: 
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Professional & Ethical Practices
  • Counseling & Consulting Theory
  • Group Counseling
  • Introduction to Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Family Systems/Family Development
  • Statistics
  • Psychological Testing
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Family Therapy Theory & Technique
  • Marital & Couple Therapy Theory & Technique
  • Career Development
  • Introduction to Sex Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Parenting Skills
  • Issues in the Practice of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Practicum
  • Internship

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Marriage & Family Therapy
Comments: 

The master's program in Marriage and Family Therapy is one of only two CACREP Accredited MFT programs in Pennsylvania. The Counsil for the Accredidation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) approval of the Duquesne program permits graduates to apply for national certification while in the last semester of study; this can save the graduate two years of post master's experience. The Marriage and Family Therapy program requires a minimum of 60 credits. The program enables graduates to obtain a License in Marriage and Family Therapy in Pennsylvania and pursue a career in marriage and family agencies and in private practice settings.

 

Faculty

Faculty at Duquesne University