Concentration in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Concentration in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Concentration in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

COMING SPRING 2027!

This concentration is designed for students interested in the science and practice of clinical and/or counseling psychology. The concentration requires a total of 15 credits (5 courses) of psychology elective courses as listed below. Due to course requirements, this concentration is only available to Rowan Main Campus students.

Program Goal

Students will gain a foundational understanding of psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for emotional, behavioral, and psychological disorders. Students will develop basic clinical skills needed for initial psychological evaluations. Students will also explore pathways to graduate training and careers in clinical and counseling psychology, preparing them for roles in mental health services, or advanced study in clinical/counseling psychology.

Eligibility & Application Form

This concentration is only available to Psychology (B.A.) or Psychological Science (B.S.) majors at the Rowan Main Campus.

Students must have received a B or higher in PSY 03200 Psychological Disorders OR PSY 09305 Developmental Psychopathology in order to declare the concentration. 

Students should complete the application with the requested information. The concentration will be added once eligibility has been confirmed.

Application Form

Coursework

Required courses:

PSY 03320 Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

PSY 03403 Introduction to Clinical Skills in Psychology

Three (3) Elective Courses from the following course bank:

  • PSY 01330 Positive Psychology
  • PSY 01329 Health Psychology
  • PSY 01399 Special Topics (must be clinical/counseling topic)
  • PSY 01422 Field Experience in Psychology (with permission, must be clinical/counseling placement)
  • PSY 01426 Research Experience in Psychology (with permission, must be clinical/counseling topic)
  • PSY 01331 Occupational Health Psychology
  • PSY 03406 Eating Disorders
  • PSY 03415 Psychology in Film
  • PSY 02320 Single-Subject Research Methodology
  • PSY 02325 Functional Behavior Assessment
  • PSY 10375 Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior

Graduate Courses via Senior Privilege (permission needed)

  • PSY 05621 Social Issues Health & Wellness
  • PSY 22507 Intro to Counseling: Development of Basic Skills
  • PSY 10610 Psychopharmacology and Biological Bases of Behaviors
  • PSY 01623 Psychopathology I: Diagnosis and Epidemiology
  • PSY 01750 Multicultural Perspectives

Program Guide

Contact Us

Either contact your assigned psych academic advisor or email psychadvising@rowan.edu