Master of Science in Behavioral Psychology | Course Progressions

What follows is a suggested progression of coursework for students choosing an accelerated program 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.

• BHP501 Practical Research Design and Statistics for Clinicians (3 credits) 
• BHP510 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits) 
• BHP515 Advanced Social & Multicultural Psychology (3 credits) 
• BHP520 Pre-Practicum: Advanced Interviewing (3 credits) 

Year 1 | Semester 2 | Spring

12 total credits.

• BHP560 Theories of Behavior and Change (3 credits) 
• BHP575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits)  
• BHP521 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3 credits) 
• BHP530 Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology (3 credits) 

Year 1 | Semester 3 | Summer

8 total credits.

• BHP570 Practicum (3 credits) 
• BHP540 Advanced Biopsychology (2 credits) 
• BHP610 Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice (3 credits) 

Year 2 | Semester 4 | Fall

10 total credits.

• BHP690 Internship I (3 credits) 
• BHP600 Case Management for Clinicians (2 credits) 
• BHP620 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (2 credits) 
• BHP670 Comprehensive Project (3 credits) or PSY680 Thesis (3 credits)  

Year 2 | Semester 5 | Spring

12 total credits.

• BHP690 Internship II (3 credits) 
• BHP585 Group Psychotherapy (3 credits) 
• BHP590 Family and Partner Psychotherapy (3 credits) 
• BHP595 Vocational Psychology (3 credits)  

Year 2 | Semester 6 | Summer

9 total credits.

• BHP580 Substance Abuse Diagnosis and Treatment (3 credits) 
• BHP630 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits) 
• Concentration Elective (3 credits) 
• Elective Concentration Courses 
• BHP660 Adulthood and Death (3 credits) 
• BHP640 Clinical Psychological Assessment (3 credits) 
• BHP650 Sociocultural Factors in Child Development in Co (3 credits) 

Applied Research Concentration

Year 1 | Semester 1 | Fall

12 total credits.

• BHP501 Practical Research Design and Statistics for Clinicians (3 credits) 
• BHP510 Lifespan Psychology (3 credits) 
• BHP515 Advanced Social & Multicultural Psychology (3 credits) 
• BHP520 Pre-Practicum: Advanced Interviewing (3 credits) 

Year 1 | Semester 2 | Spring

12 total credits.

• BHP560 Theories of Behavior and Change (3 credits) 
• BHP575 Psychological Appraisal (3 credits) 
• BHP521 Psychopathology and Diagnosis (3 credits) 
• BHP530 Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology (3 credits) 

Year 1 | Semester 3 | Summer

8 total credits

• BHP570 Practicum (3 credits) 
• BHP540 Advanced Biopsychology (2 credits) 
• BHP615 Advanced Applied Statistics (3 credits) 

Year 2 | Semester 4 | Fall

8 total credits.

• BHP690 Internship I (3 credits) 
• BHP620 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice (2 credits) 
• BHP680 Thesis (3 credits) 

Year 2 | Semester 5 | Spring

7 total credits.

• BHP690 Internship II (3 credits) 
• BHP665 Research Team I (2 credits) 
• BHP625 Behavioral Research Methods (2 credits) 
• (Additional Thesis credits if desired) 

Year 2 | Semester 6 | Summer

3 total credits.

• BHP630 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits) 
• (Additional Research Team credits if desired)