- 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 1 | Credits | Spring Year 1 | Credits |
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| Theory & Practice of Counseling | 3 | Evidence-Based Counseling | 3 |
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| Intermediate Statistics I | 3 | Intermediate Statistics II | 3 |
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| Intermediate Research Methods I | 3 | Intermediate Research Methods II | 3 |
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| Summer Year 1 | | | |
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| Core or Electives | 0-9 | | |
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| Fall Year 2 | | Spring Year 2 | |
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| Assessment & Evaluation Techniques | 3 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
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| Group Dynamics & Group Counseling | 3 | Legal & Ethical Issues | 3 |
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| Practicum | 3 | Internship I | 3 |
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| Summer Year 2 | | | |
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- 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;