Admissions Requirements
Applicants must submit the following to be considered for the Counseling Psychology program:
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A completed application
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A cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a “B” average during the undergraduate degree.
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Demonstrated potential for graduate work.
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Transcripts from all previously attended universities.
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Completed application.
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Resume
Facilities & Technology
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
McGowan Center Classrooms
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.
The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.
The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.
The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
- Individual Therapy
- Marital/Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Play Therapy
- Parent Training
- Educational & Geriatric Assessment
- Psychological and Personality Assessment
The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Matthew J Schaffer
Director of Clinical Training | Clinical Supervisor | Assistant Professor of Practice
Leah M Popple
Assistant Director of Clinical Training | Assistant Professor of Practice | Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Bradley A Janey
Professor
Dr. Lindsay C Morton
Associate Professor
Dr. Janet L Muse-Burke
Professor
Dr. Kelsey A Allison
Lecturer
Dr. Stuart B Badner
Associate Professor of Practice
Dr. Cheryl Patchcoski Banull
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Dr. Jennifer S Barna
Professor
Kimberly E Bolesta
Lecturer
Sr. Gail Cabral
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer
Dr. Catherine Estelle Campenni
Associate Professor
Dr. Brooke J Cannon
Professor
Santina Renee Cilento
Lecturer
Gail S Clark
Lecturer
Dr. Edward J Crawley
Associate Professor
Christine E DeSousa
Lecturer
Cara-Jean N Dougherty
Lecturer
Dr. Mindy M Farley
Assistant Professor of Practice
Heather Lynne Fiedler
Lecturer | Lecturer
Samantha Lynn Fitz-Gerald
Lecturer
Allison R Fruehan-Nah
Lecturer
Karen A James
Lecturer
Caroline M Johanson
Lecturer
Amanda Y Katchur
Lecturer
Deborah S Katz
Lecturer
Michael R Lavin
Lecturer
Dr. Brittany N Lippert
Lecturer
Fauve Luckey
Lecturer
Kelly A Meek
Lecturer
Meagan Molina
Lecturer
Sara E Nardone
Lecturer
Derek J Parker
Lecturer
Heather Rakestraw
Assistant Professor of Practice
Bree H Riley
Lecturer
Karen Rossmell
Administrative Assistant
Randi M Spiker
Assistant Professor
Alexa Angela Strelecki
Lecturer
Noelle T Torres
Lecturer
Katie Ann Trinovitch
Lecturer
Kevin Washington
Lecturer
Christopher M Wessinger
Lecturer
Jenny Wildrick
Assistant Professor of Practice
Michelle Zapotoski
Lecturer
Chiara A Zigray
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (21 total credits)
Students may be required to complete an additional 3 – 21 graduate credits; the number of credits will vary depending on the student’s previous coursework. Courses commonly taken to meet the requirements include:
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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COUN 502 |
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for School Counselors |
3 total credits |
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COUN 506 |
Student Academic and Career Development for School Counselors |
3 total credits |
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COUN 510 |
Principles and Practices of Professional School Counseling |
3 total credits |
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COUN 535 |
Students Social and Emotional Development for School Counselors |
3 total credits |
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COUN 540 |
Developing and Managing a Successful School Counseling Program |
3 total credits |
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COUN 560 |
Internship in PK-12 School Counseling |
3 total credits |
Program Learning Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to design and implement comprehensive PK–12 school counseling programs that support students’ academic, career, and social-emotional development; apply ethical and data-informed practices; and collaborate effectively with educators, families, and communities to promote student success.
Student Resources
For further information about the LPC and State Board requirements, visit the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors website (see links below). When seeking licensure in other states, students are advised to contact the credentialing boards or agencies in those states, as other requirements may exist.
Professional Counselor Licensure Requirements
Pennsylvania Code Educational Requirements
Chapter 49 — Licensure of Professional Counselors
