Master of Science in Behavioral Psychology | Course Progressions
What follows is a suggested progression of coursework for full-time students with the goal of graduating in two years. The program of study, however, is flexible and can look different depending on student needs.
LPC Concentrations
Year 1 | Semester 1 | Fall
12 total credits
- PSY501 Practical Research Design and Statistics for Clinicians (3 credits)
- PSY510 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)
- PSY515 Advanced Social & Multicultural Psychology (3 credits)
- PSY520 Pre-Practicum: Advanced Interviewing (3 credits)
Year 1 | Semester 2 | Spring
12 total credits
- PSY560 Theories of Behavior and Change (3 credits)
- PSY575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits) or PSY570 Practicum (3 credits)
- PSY521 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3 credits)
- PSY530 Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology (3 credits)
Year 1 | Semester 3 | Summer
8 total credits
- PSY575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits) or PSY570 Practicum (3 credits)
- PSY540 Advanced Biopsychology (2 credits)
- PSY610 Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Year 2 | Semester 4 | Fall
10 total credits
- PSY690 Internship I (3 credits)
- PSY600 Case Management for Clinicians (2 credits)
- PSY620 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (2 credits)
- PSY670 Comprehensive Project (3 credits) or PSY680 Thesis (3 credits)
Year 2 | Semester 5 | Spring
12 total credits
- PSY690 Internship II (3 credits)
- PSY585 Group Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSY590 Family and Partner Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSY595 Vocational Psychology (3 credits)
Year 2 | Semester 6 | Summer
9 total credits
- PSY580 Substance Abuse Diagnosis and Treatment (3 credits)
- PSY630 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
- Concentration Elective (3 credits)
- Elective Concentration Courses
- PSY660 Adulthood and Death (3 credits)
- PSY640 Clinical Psychological Assessment (3 credits)
- PSY650 Sociocultural Factors in Child Development in Co (3 credits)
Applied Research Concentration
Year 1 | Semester 1 | Fall
12 total credits
- PSY501 Practical Research Design and Statistics for Clinicians (3 credits)
- PSY510 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)
- PSY515 Advanced Social & Multicultural Psychology (3 credits)
- PSY520 Pre-Practicum: Advanced Interviewing (3 credits)
Year 1 | Semester 2 | Spring
12 total credits
- PSY560 Theories of Behavior and Change (3 credits)
- PSY575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits) or PSY570 Practicum (3 credits)
- PSY521 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3 credits)
- PSY530 Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology (3 credits)
Year 1 | Semester 3 | Summer
8 total credits
- PSY575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits) or PSY570 Practicum (3 credits)
- PSY540 Advanced Biopsychology (2 credits)
- PSY615 Advanced Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Year 2 | Semester 4 | Fall
8 total credits
- PSY690 Internship I (3 credits)
- PSY620 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (2 credits)
- PSY680 Thesis (3 credits)
Year 2 | Semester 5 | Spring
7 total credits
- PSY690 Internship II (3 credits)
- PSY665 Research Team I (2 credits)
- PSY625 Behavioral Research Methods (2 credits)
- (Additional Thesis credits if desired)
Year 2 | Semester 6 | Summer
3 total credits
- PSY630 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
- (Additional Research Team credits if desired)