Complete at least 15 credits of coursework by the beginning of the third semester in the program and sign up for the remaining 18 credit hours of coursework during the third and fourth semesters in the program;
Schedule to take comprehensive exams at the end of the fourth semester in the program by signing up for 1 credit of comps during this fourth and final semester.
Students opting for the non-thesis plan will need to make arrangements to take the Master's comprehensive examinations two months prior to their anticipated graduation date.
Counseling Concentration Curriculum (60 hours)
The goal of the Kentucky State University Counseling concentration is to guide and facilitate student development of an advanced understanding of the field, helping them to develop a high level of competency in the areas of Counseling
Fall Year 1CreditsSpring Year 1Credits
Theory & Practice of Counseling3Evidence-Based Counseling3
Intermediate Statistics I3Intermediate Statistics II3
Intermediate Research Methods I3Intermediate Research Methods II3
Summer Year 1
Core or Electives0-9
Fall Year 2Spring Year 2
Assessment & Evaluation Techniques3Cultural Diversity3
Group Dynamics & Group Counseling3Legal & Ethical Issues3
Practicum3Internship I3
Summer Year 2
Theory & Practice of Counseling 3 Evidence-Based Counseling
Intermediate Statistics I 3 Intermediate Statistics II
Assessment & Evaluation Techniques 3 Cultural Diversity
Group Dynamics & Group Counseling 3 Legal & Ethical Issues
Practicum 3 Internship I
Comprehensive Examination Requirements
The M.A. comprehensive examinations will consist of several components:
1. Theory: Substantive and practical papers applying concepts from PSY 551 and PSY 552;