Program Overview:
The bachelor of science (BS) degree in psychology at The College of Saint Rose offers students the opportunity to develop extensive knowledge of the discipline of psychology as a science including its modes of inquiry and major schools of thought. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, emphasis is on the holistic appreciation of the human being through an understanding of the interactions among cognitive, social, emotional, and biological factors. In its eclectic emphasis, the Psychology program prepares students to pursue graduate study in a variety of fields such as psychology, business, counseling, social work, or women’s and gender studies. The major also prepares students to enter careers in human services, business and industry.
The bachelor of science Psychology major has been developed with guidance from the five learning objectives recommended for undergraduate Psychology programs by the American Psychological Association. These objectives include Knowledge Base in Psychology, Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking, Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World, Communication, and Professional Development.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in every course required for the major and any concentration(s). Except in special cases where a student receives written approval from the department chairperson based on a decision made by the members of the full-time psychology department faculty, no student may repeat a course offered by the psychology department more than once. Two failures of a core course will result in dismissal from the major. Majors may not take courses required for the major (except internships) on a pass/fail basis. Once having declared the BS Psychology major, students must satisfy all remaining core, distribution and other courses applicable to the major at The College of Saint Rose. The department does not allow students to replace courses offered by the department with Independent Studies.
Students wishing to complete internships for the BS degree must have junior or senior standing, a minimum cumulative Psychology GPA of 3.0 and a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0. In addition, students must obtain the consent of the Psychology department prior to registration for the internship.
The Department of Psychology is pleased to offer research honors to students who demonstrate excellence in academic and research activities. For those interested in honors-level undergraduate research, please refer to the Honors Research section.
Program Contacts:
Dr. Robert Flint
Chair, Psychology Department
Email: flintr@strose.edu
Program Webpage: Psychology, BS
Program Requirements:
Major in Psychology-Bachelor of Science (52 credits)
Core Courses (25 credits)
Psychology as an empirical science (7 credits; one must be a 4-credit lab course)
Choose from:
Psychology as a social-developmental science (6 credits)
Choose from:
Psychology as an applied-clinical science (6 credits)
Choose from:
Psychology electives (8 credits)
Students in the bachelor of science Psychology major may wish to explore and emphasize particular areas of interest. Elective courses in psychology may include FPY 262 and any PSY prefix courses at the 200 level or above.
Concentrations Offered Within the Psychology Major
The Psychology Department offers concentrations in Health Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Social/Personality, Human Development and Communication Sciences & Disorders for students pursuing the BS in Psychology. The concentrations are designed to allow BS majors to pursue specialized interests while completing foundational courses in the major. The concentrations allow students to focus on specific topics and may help to prepare students for graduate study in specific areas within psychology or related disciplines.
Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration (26 credits)
The Behavioral Neuroscience concentration is a multidisciplinary focus on the relationships between brain and behavior. Students will be required to successfully complete courses from the Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry departments. These courses will help students to develop a firm understanding of the neurobiology of the nervous system and its relationship to a wide variety of normal and abnormal behaviors. Successful completion of this concentration will prepare students for graduate study in psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines.
Strongly recommended courses for Behavioral Neuroscience Concentrators:
Clinical/Counseling Concentration (28 credits)
The Clinical/Counseling concentration focuses on courses that relate to mental health. Therapeutic approaches and perspectives are emphasized. Successful completion of this concentration will prepare students for entry-level careers in human services and the helping professions, as well as graduate study in clinical or counseling psychology.
Strongly recommended for Clinical/Counseling concentrators:
Communication Sciences & Disorders Concentration (30 credits)
| | Art, Music, or Drama Course | 3 |
| CSD 100 | Survey of Comm Sci & Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 109 | Phonetics | 4 |
| CSD 204 | Anatomy&Physiol Spch/Swallow | 4 |
| CSD 240 | Language Development | 3 |
| EDU 300 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| PHY 190 | Fundamentals of Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 190L | Fundamentals of Physics 1 Lab | 1 |
| PSY 420 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 250 | Developmental Psych: Childhood | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 252 | Devel Psy:Adoles & Emerg Adult | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 254 | Devel Psy: Adulthood & Aging | 3 |
Health Psychology Concentration (22 credits)
The Health Psychology concentration is designed to provide students with an understanding of psychological factors involved in health. Most students who desire to pursue a career in health psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree. Thus, the following courses are designed to prepare students for further study in health psychology.
As an applied area of psychology, an understanding of health psychology draws upon many of the basic areas within psychology. The required courses below are designed to provide students with exposure to many of these basic areas. Additionally, students are encouraged to take many of the courses from the strongly recommended list as they also relate to health psychology.
Strongly recommended courses for Health Psychology concentrators:
Human Development Concentration (24 credits)
The Human Development concentration focuses on courses that relate to the life cycle. Multiple approaches to life-span development are emphasized. The concentration prepares students to pursue graduate study in developmental psychology and related fields, as well as enter careers in the helping professions and human services.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration (27 credits)
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration that combines courses from psychology and business in order to prepare students for careers or graduate study in these areas. Students will be required to successfully complete a set of courses that focuses on understanding human behavior as it is applicable to individual and group environments. Both theoretical and practical understandings of these issues will be required, and students will develop an understanding of employer, employee, and consumer dynamics and how to empirically examine issues of relevance in these core groups. Successful completion of this concentration will prepare students for entry-level careers in business and human resources, and for graduate school in industrial and organizational psychology.
Strongly recommended courses for Industrial/Organizational concentrators:
School Psychology Concentration (24 credits)
The School Psychology concentration introduces undergraduate students to foundational concepts in psychology as applied in educational and clinical settings that serve children, adolescents, and their families. The concentration focuses on human development, cognition, core psychotherapeutic diagnostic and intervention concepts, and issues in educational psychology. This concentration is designed to prepare undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing additional graduate study in school psychology which can lead to a variety of career options in both clinical and educational settings.
Strongly recommended for School Psychology concentrators:
Social/Personality Concentration (24 credits)
The Social/Personality concentration is designed to provide students with an understanding of psychological factors in social and personality psychology. Most students who desire to pursue a career in social/personality psychology will need a graduate degree. Thus, the following courses are designed to prepare students for further study in social/personality psychology.
Required Courses (6 Credits)
Core Topics in Social/Personality Psychology (9 Credits)
Choose 3 from the courses below:
PSY 380: approval by advisor needed to ensure relevant content
Topics Related to Social/Personality Psychology (9 Credits)
Choose 3 from the courses below:
Strongly recommended for Social/Personality concentrators:
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Internships
Internship experience is particularly important for some of the more applied fields within Psychology such as clinical, counseling, forensic, and industrial/organizational psychology. In order to be eligible for an internship, the Department of Psychology requires students to have junior or senior level standing, an overall GPA of 3.0, and a Psychology GPA of 3.0. Once these requirements are met, students may arrange internships for 1 to 6 credit hours. Some of the internship sites where our students have been recently placed are listed below.
- Albany Medical College, Department of Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience
- Albany Medical College, Department of Psychiatry
- Albany Medical College, Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit
- Community Hospice of Albany County at St. Peter's Hospital
- East Greenbush Schools
- Ford Eddy Rehabilitation Facility
- Green County Long Term Care Facility
- Human Resource Associates
- New York State Police
- Orange Regional Medical Center
- Parsons Family Child Center
- Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline
- St. Anne's Institute
- St. Peter's Hospital Pediatrics Ward
- St. Peter's Hospital Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
| PSY 497 | Senior Sem: History & Systems | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 498 | Senior Sem:Research in Psych | 3 |
Suggested 4 Year Course Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 120 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement.
Fall of Year 1:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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ENG 105
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Expository Writing, Speaking, & Research Techniques (LIB ED)
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4
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PHI, RLS
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Philosophical and Religious Traditions (LIB ED)
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3
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PSY 110
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Foundations of Psychology 1 (also Social Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry LIB ED 1 of 2 required courses)
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3
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PSY 111
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Foundations of Psychology 2 (also Social Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry LIB ED 2 of 2 required courses)
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3
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PSY 180
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Psychology First Year Seminar
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3
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Total Credits
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16
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Winter Immersion of Year 1: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Spring of Year 1:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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ARA, CHN, FRE, GRK, ITA, POR, RUS, SLG, or SPA
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Study of World Languages and Cultures (LIB ED)
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3
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ENG
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Literary Studies (LIB ED)
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4
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PSY 255, 290, 352, 363, 365, or 416
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Psychology as an Applied-Clinical Science (1st of 2 Required Courses)
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3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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Total Credits
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16
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Summer of Year 1: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Fall of Year 2:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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MAT
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Mathematical Reasoning (LIB ED)
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3
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PSY 295
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Research Methods & Statistics 1
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4
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PSY 200, 250, 252, 254, 260, 310, 385, or 400
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Psychology as a Social-Developmental Science (1st of 2 Required Courses)
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3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
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Total Credits
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16
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Winter Immersion of Year 2: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Spring of Year 2:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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BIO, CHM, ENV, ESC, PHY, SCI
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Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry with a lab (LIB ED)
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4
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PSY 299
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Research Methods & Statistics 2
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4
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PSY 255, 290, 252, 262, 265, or 415
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Psychology as an Applied-Clinical Science (2nd of 2 Required Courses)
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3
|
|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
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Total Credits
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14
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Summer of Year 2: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Fall of Year 3:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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CSC
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Computational Logic and Reasoning
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3
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HIS
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Historical Knowledge and Perspective (LIB ED)
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3
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PSY 320
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Biopsychology
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3
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PSY 320L
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Biopsychology Lab
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1
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Any PSY
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PSY Elective (3 of 8 Required Credits)
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3
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
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Total Credits
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16
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Winter Immersion of Year 3: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Spring of Year 3:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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PSY 200, 250, 252, 254, 260, 310, 385, or 400
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Psychology as a Social-Developmental Science (2nd of 2 Required Courses)
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3
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Any PSY
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PSY Elective (3 of 8 Required Credits)
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3
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
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Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
|
3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
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Total Credits
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15
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Summer of Year 3: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Fall of Year 4:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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PSY 497 or 498
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Senior Seminar in Psychology
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3
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PSY 497L or 498L
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Senior Seminar Lab
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1
|
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PSY 330, 375, or 391
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Psychology as an Empirical Science Lab Course (1 Required Course)
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4
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
|
3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
|
3
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|
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Total Credits
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14
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Winter Immersion of Year 4: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Spring of Year 4:
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
|
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PSY 330, 375, 391, 410, or 420
|
Psychology as an Empirical Science 2nd Course (May be a second 4-credit lab or a 3 credit course from the list)
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3
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|
Any PSY
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PSY Elective (2 of 8 Required Credits)
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2
|
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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3
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|
Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
|
3
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Any Extra PSY, Lib Ed, or Gen Ed
|
Open Elective – May be used for within-major concentration, minor, or second major
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2
|
|
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Total Credits
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13
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Summer of Year 4: OPTIONAL
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Course Prefix/Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Accelerated Degree Option: Psychology BS + Clinical Mental Health Counseling MSED
Admissions Requirements:
Applications to the accelerated degree program will be reviewed by the Psychology Department. The decision to accept a prospective student for this program will approximate the following criteria:
- High School Students – Students should approximate the following academic profile: 1270 combined SAT score (ACT > 28), 90% high school averages for English and science courses, a strong letter of recommendation supporting the student’s ability to succeed in an academically rigorous program, and an interview with a trained member of the Admissions Office using preapproved questions.
- Transfer Students – Students will be considered who have completed 45 credits and should approximate the following academic profile: overall GPA of 3.2 or at least a 3.2 GPA in the last 30 credits, a strong letter of recommendation from a faculty member from either Saint Rose or the institution from which the student transferred, and an interview with a member of the Admissions Office. A critical factor involved in acceptance to this program for qualified students will be whether or not the student can realistically complete the course requirements on the accelerated timeline and/or whether or not it would be more efficient for the student to complete the undergraduate BS degree in psychology and then apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and, in the event that students would be better served by completing the traditional BS degree in psychology, they will then be encouraged to transfer to Saint Rose and apply to the M.S.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program upon completion of their undergraduate work.
- Current Saint Rose Students – Students will be considered who have completed 45 credits and should approximate the following academic profile: overall GPA of 3.2, major GPA of 3.2, major grades must be B or higher, and a strong letter of recommendation from a faculty member from Saint Rose. A critical factor involved in acceptance to this program for qualified students will be whether or not the student can realistically complete the course requirements on the accelerated timeline and/or whether or not it would be more efficient for the student to complete the undergraduate BS degree in psychology and then apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis and, in the event that students would be better served by completing the traditional BS degree in psychology, they will then be encouraged to transfer to Saint Rose and apply to the M.S.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program upon completion of their undergraduate work.
Program Information:
- Program Maintenance
- Students must have an overall GPA and major GPA of 3.2 or higher in order to move forward in the program at the end of their 3rd year of undergraduate coursework.
- Students must earn a B- or higher in every class required for the undergraduate major and may repeat up to two separate undergraduate classes one time each. If the student is unable to earn a B- or higher they will be required to drop out of the accelerated program. It is possible that the need to repeat one or two classes may throw the student out of sequence enough to make it impossible for the student to complete the degree in an accelerated manner. Under such circumstances, students will be required to drop out of the accelerated program and complete their degree on the normal 4-year timeline. Such students will be encouraged to apply to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program upon completion of their undergraduate degree requirements.
- The only exception to this rule is PSY 496 (0 credit course) which will encompass some clinical competency evaluation and will be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. Students must pass PSY 496 in order to proceed with courses in the graduate program. This course may not be repeated. Students who do not pass PSY 496 will revert to the traditional 4-year B.S. degree in Psychology.
- Students cannot earn a failing grade (C or below) in a graduate level course.
- Students will be required to meet with their academic advisor at least once every semester.
- Students will be assessed using the Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) at two separate times during their time in the undergraduate program. Students who do not meet minimum requirements on the PQA will initially be guided toward improvement, but may be dismissed from the program if improvement is not shown. Transfer and current Saint Rose students who enter this program may have less time to address concerns raised by the PQA as a result of their acceleration in the program. Students who are dismissed from the accelerated program will be required to complete their undergraduate degree requirements on the traditional 4-year timeline or change their major.
- Degrees will be conferred when requirements are met as students proceed through the program, but students must complete their undergraduate degree requirements and matriculate into the graduate degree program before they will be permitted to take clinical courses involving client interaction.
- Credit Requirements for All Degrees:
- 55 credits for Psychology B.S. and the Clinical/Counseling Psychology Concentration. This includes 5 credits of PSY 490 (Internship)
- 331 credits for Liberal Education
- 120 total credits for B.S. degree (Combining major, liberal education, and general education courses. General education courses may include up to 12 credits of graduate coursework.)
- 602 credits for Master’s of Science in Education for Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
1Transfer students utilizing seamless transfer will have all liberal education requirements satisfied upon acceptance, but will still need to meet all remaining requirements.
- Students must follow the prescribed course sequence in order to progress through the program and to avoid losing the accelerated aspect of the degree. Dependent upon the number of credits transferred in as a result of AP course completion or college level courses completed at other institutions, completion of this program may involve taking courses during the summer and/or during the winter sessions.
- Students who transfer in AP credits or other college credit from high school will have additional opportunities to take courses on the undergraduate level or may not need to take summer/winter session courses. Such issues are addressed on an individual basis in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.
- Students may not begin their graduate coursework involving clinical interactions earlier than the first semester of their fourth year as outlined in the course sequence, and contingent on faculty review/PQA process as previously described.
- Primary academic advising will be done by faculty in the Department of Psychology during years 1, 2, and 3. Primary academic advising will be done by faculty in the Department of Counseling during years 4, 5, and 6.
Sample 5 Year Course Plan:
Year 1: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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|
PSY 110 – Foundations of Psychology I
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3
|
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PSY 111 – Foundations of Psychology II
|
3
|
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Math Liberal Education Requirement
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3
|
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Philosophy/Religious Studies Core Requirement
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3
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History Core Requirement
|
3
|
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Open Elective
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3
|
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TOTAL
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18
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Year 1: Spring Semester
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Courses
|
Credits
|
|
PSY 295 – Research Methods & Statistics I
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4
|
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Language Core Requirement
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3
|
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Neuropsychology
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4
|
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PSY 290 – Death & Dying
|
3
|
|
ENG 105 Core Requirement
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4
|
|
TOTAL
|
18
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Year 1: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
PSY 200 – Human Sexuality
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3
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Open Elective
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3
|
|
TOTAL
|
6
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Year 2: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
PSY 299 – Research Methods & Statistics II
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4
|
|
Natural Science Core Requirement
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4
|
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PSY 320/PSY 320L – Biopsychology w/Lab
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4
|
|
PSY 365 – Introduction to Psychotherapy
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3
|
|
PSY 400 – Personality
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
18
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Year 2: Spring Semester
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Courses
|
Credits
|
|
Literature Liberal Education Requirement
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4
|
|
Social Science Core Requirement (outside of PSY)
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3
|
|
Open Electives
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8
|
|
PSY 363 Abnormal
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3
|
|
TOTAL
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18
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Year 2: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
PSY 410 – Psychometrics
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3
|
|
PSY 345 – Introduction to Psychopharmacology
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3
|
|
TOTAL
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6
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Year 3: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
PSY 497 or PSY 498 – Senior Seminar
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3
|
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PSY 496 – Accelerated BS PSY/MSEd CMHC Program Seminar
|
1
|
|
PSY 415 – Clinical Psychology
|
3
|
|
PSY 490 – Internship
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5
|
|
Computer Science Core Requirement
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3
|
|
Open Electives
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
18
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Year 3: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
CSL 500* – Counseling Theory
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3
|
|
CSL 505* – Research Methods
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3
|
|
CSL 554 * - Career Development
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3
|
|
Open Elective Credit
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
12
|
*Course credit applies to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Note: Students graduate with B.S. in Psychology in May of 3rd year. Summer 3rd year course counts toward B.S. No more than 12 graduate credits total can be taken prior to earning the B.S. degree (including summer of 3rd year graduate courses).
Year 3: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
Open Elective Credit
|
6
|
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TOTAL
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6
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Year 4: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
CSL 501 Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice in CMHC
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3
|
|
CSL 530 Lifespan Development in Counseling
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3
|
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CSL 540 Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling
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3
|
|
CSL 578 Case Management
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3
|
|
TOTAL
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12
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Year 4: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
CSL 529 Tests, Measurement and Appraisal
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3
|
|
CSL 585 Psychopathology
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3
|
|
CSL 528 Clinical Counseling Skills
|
3
|
|
CSL 999
|
0
|
|
Workshops
|
0
|
|
TOTAL
|
9
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Year 4: Summer
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Courses
|
Credits
|
|
CSL 553 Group Counseling*
|
3
|
|
Elective in CMHC
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
6
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- Can also be taken Fall semester Year 4 in place of CSL 578 in consultation with advisor
Year 5: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
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CSL 509 Practicum in CMHC
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3
|
|
CSL 576 Disaster, Crisis and Trauma-informed Counseling
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3
|
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CSL 534 Interventions with Children & Adolescents
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3
|
|
TOTAL
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9
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Year 5: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
|
CSL 588 Family Violence
|
3
|
|
CSL 575 Family Counseling
|
3
|
|
CSL 538 Addictions Counseling
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3
|
|
CSL 593 Internship 1: CMHC
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3
|
|
TOTAL
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12
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Year 5: Summer
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Courses
|
Credits
|
|
CSL 594 Internship II CMHC
|
3
|
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TOTAL
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3
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Accelerated Option: Psychology BS + School Psychology MSED+CAS
Admissions Requirements:
Applications to the accelerated degree program will be reviewed by at least one faculty member from Psychology and at least one faculty member from School Psychology.
- High School Students – Students should approximate the following academic profile: 1270 combined SAT score (ACT > 28), 90% high school averages for English and science courses, a strong letter of recommendation supporting the student’s ability to succeed in an academically rigorous program, and an interview with a member of the PSY and SPY faculty.
- Transfer Students – Students will be considered who have completed 45 credits and should approximate the following academic profile: overall GPA of 3.2 or at least a 3.2 GPA in the last 30 credits, a strong letter of recommendation from a faculty member from either Saint Rose or the institution from which the student transferred, and an interview with a member of the PSY and SPY faculty. A critical factor involved in acceptance to this program for qualified students will be whether or not the student can realistically complete the course requirements on the accelerated timeline. If this is not possible, students will be encouraged to transfer to Saint Rose and apply to the M.S.Ed./C.A.S. program in School Psychology upon completion of their undergraduate work.
- Current Saint Rose Students – Students will be considered who have completed 45 credits and should approximate the following academic profile: overall GPA of 3.2, major GPA of 3.2, major grades must be B or higher, a strong letter of recommendation from a faculty member from Saint Rose, and an interview with a member of the PSY and SPY faculty. A critical factor involved in acceptance to this program for qualified students will be whether or not the student can realistically complete the course requirements on the accelerated timeline. If this is not possible, students will be encouraged to complete their undergraduate degree on the traditional 4-year timeline and then apply to the M.S.Ed./C.A.S. program in School Psychology upon completion of their undergraduate work.
Program Information:
- Program Maintenance
- Students must have an overall GPA and major GPA of 3.2 or higher at the end of their 3rd year of undergraduate coursework.
- Students must earn a B or higher in every class for the undergraduate major and may repeat up to two separate undergraduate classes one time each. If the student is unable to earn a B or higher they will be required to drop out of the accelerated program. It is possible that the need to repeat one or two classes may throw the student out of sequence enough to make it impossible for the student to complete the degree in an accelerated manner. Under such circumstances, students will be required to drop out of the accelerated program and complete their degree on the normal 4-year timeline. Such students will be encouraged to apply to the School Psychology program upon completion of their undergraduate degree requirements.
- Students cannot earn a failing grade in a graduate level course.
- Students will be required to meet with their academic advisor at least once every semester.
- Students will be assessed using the Personal Qualities Assessment (PQA) at two separate times during their first 3 years in the program. Students who do not meet minimum requirements on the PQA will initially be guided toward improvement, but may be dismissed from the program in improvement is not shown. Students who are dismissed from the accelerated program will be required to complete their undergraduate degree requirements on the traditional 4-year timeline or change their major.
- Degrees will be conferred when requirements are met as students proceed through the program.
- Credit Requirements for All Degrees:
- 531 credits for Psychology B.S. and the School Psychology Concentration)
- 412 credits for Liberal Education
- 122 total credits for B.S. degree (Combining major, liberal education, and general education courses. General education courses may include 15 credits of graduate coursework.)
- 301 credits for Master’s of Science in Education for School Psychology (M.S.Ed.)
- 6 credits for Certificate of Advanced Study for School Psychology (C.A.S.)
1Students will apply 15 credits of graduate coursework to both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements.
2Transfer students utilizing seamless transfer will have all liberal education requirements satisfied upon acceptance, but will still need to meet all remaining credit requirements.
- Students must follow the prescribed course sequence in order to progress through the program and to avoid losing the accelerated aspect of the degree.
- Students who transfer in AP credits or other college credit from high school will have additional opportunities to take courses on the undergraduate level in consultation with their academic advisor.
- Students may not begin their graduate coursework earlier than the first semester of their fourth year as outlined in the course sequence.
- Primary academic advising will be done by faculty in the Department of Psychology during years 1, 2, and 3. Primary academic advising will be done by faculty in the Department of School Psychology during years 4, 5, and 6.
Sample 6 Year Course Plan:
Year 1: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 110 – Foundations of Psychology I
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3
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PSY 111 – Foundations of Psychology II
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3
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ENG 105 (L01)
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4
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ART, MUS, etc. (L05)
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3
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HIS (L03)
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3
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TOTAL
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16
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Year 1: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 295 – Research Methods & Statistics I
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4
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PSY 250 or 252 – Developmental Psychology: Childhood OR Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood
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3
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Language (L02)
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3
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PSY (Applied/Clinical Elective, recommended Abnormal Psychology – PSY 363)
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3
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PED (L12)
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1
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Open Elective
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3
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TOTAL
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17
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Year 1: Summer
Year 2: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 299 – Research Methods & Statistics II
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4
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PSY 365 – Introduction to Psychotherapy
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3
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PSY 420 – Cognitive
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3
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MAT (L07)
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3
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PED (L12)
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1
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Open Elective
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3
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TOTAL
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17
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Year 2: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 320 – Biopsychology
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3
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PSY 320L – Biopsychology Lab
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1
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PHI/RLS (L06)
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3
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CSD (L08)
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3
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BIO, CHM, etc. (L09)
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4
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TOTAL
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14
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Year 2: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 410 – Psychometrics
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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TOTAL
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6
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Year 3: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 250 or 252 – Developmental Psychology: Childhood OR Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood
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3
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PSY 415 – Clinical Psychology
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3
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ACC, BUS, etc. (L10)
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3
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PSY 364 – Psychopathology in Childhood & Adolescence
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3
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Further Disciplinary Study (L13)
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3
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TOTAL
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15
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Year 3: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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PSY 497 or 498 – Senior Seminar: History and Systems OR Research in Psychology
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3
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PSY 497L or 498L – Senior Seminar Lab
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1
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PSY 490 – Internship
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4
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EPY 350 – Educational Psychology
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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TOTAL
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14
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Year 4: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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SPY 500* – Introduction to School Psychology
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3
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SPY 503* – Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
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3
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EPY 500* – Educational Research
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3
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SPY 531* – Advanced Developmental Psychology
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3
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TOTAL
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12
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*Course credit applies to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Year 4: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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EPY 524* – Theories of Learning
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3
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EPY 535 – Psychology of Diversity
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3
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SED 512 – Approaches to Classroom Management
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3
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SPY 510 – Neuropsychological Approach to Academic Intervention
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3
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TOTAL
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12
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*Course credit applies to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.
Note: Student graduates with B.S. in Psychology in May of 4th year.
Year 4: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
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EPY 529 – Measurement, Statistics, and Appraisal
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3
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SED 501 – Children with Disabilities in Educational Settings
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3
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TOTAL
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6
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Year 5: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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SPY 501 – Assessment I – Cognitive Assessment
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3
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SPY 505 – Assessment III – Social Emotional Assessment
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3
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CSL 528 – Counseling Skills
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3
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EPY 592 – Integrative Seminar – Educational Psychology
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3
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TOTAL
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12
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Note: Student graduates with M.S.Ed. in School Psychology in December of 5th year.
Year 5: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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SPY 502 – Assessment II – Academic Assessment
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3
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SPY 525 – School Psychology Consultation
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3
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SPY 530 – Mental Health Interventions in School Psychology
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3
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SPY 585 – School Psychology Practicum
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3
|
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TOTAL
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12
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Year 5: Summer
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Courses
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Credits
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CSL 553 – Group Counseling
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3
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TOTAL
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3
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Year 6: Fall Semester
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Courses
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Credits
|
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SPY 590 – School Psychology Internship
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6
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TOTAL
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6
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Year 6: Spring Semester
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Courses
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Credits
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SPY 591 – Advanced School Psychology Internship
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6
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TOTAL
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6
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Note: Student graduates with C.A.S. in May of 6th year.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
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- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
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- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
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