Wayne State University

Counseling Psychology Program

About the Program

Last Updated: 
September 24, 2012

The program area of Educational Psychology offers a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology. The Counseling Psychology program emphasizes training in personal and interpersonal practice with individuals, children, couples, and families. The program prepares students to work with children and families within a recovery orientation to improve personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span.

The Master of Arts program offers a thorough preparation in individual assessment and four core areas of psychology such as psychopathology, psychological assessment, human development, and evidence-based theoretical approaches to conduct psychotherapy with individuals, children, couples, and families. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work as mental health providers in community and private settings, primary care settings, and employee assistance programs.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Francesca Pernice-Duca
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Human Development18%
  Assessment18%
  Psychotherapy18%
  Practicum, Supervision, & Internship18%
  Research Ethics13%
  Family Therapy10%
  Family Studies5%
Campus Enrollment: 
30,000
Programs Options: 
Master's

Graduate Program

Director: 
Dr. Francesca Pernice-Duca
Courses Offered: 

•    Introduction to Marriage & Family Therapy
•    Advanced Family Therapy
•    Human Developmental Psychology
•    Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
•    Adult Psychopathology
•    Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
•    Adult Psychotherapy
•    Psychological Evaluation I, II, & III
•    Career Development and Counseling
•    Applications I: Behavioral Psychology & Social Learning
•    Ethics and Law for Psychologists
•    Research Readings in Psychology
•    Terminal Masters Project
•    Internship in Clinical Procedures
•    Internship Supervision


Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Counseling Psychology

Faculty

Faculty at Wayne State University