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Master’s in Counseling Psychology
Earn Your Master’s in Counseling Psychology
Our Counseling Psychology master's program provides you with a foundation of psychological theories and practical counseling techniques and opportunities for a variety of career paths after graduation. In addition to coursework, the program requires that you complete a practicum.
Options for Your Career:
The MA program in Counseling Psychology offers three career paths, each of which fully meets the degree program requirements in Minnesota for the following MA-level licenses:
- LPC/LPCC
- LMFT
For licensure as an LADC, please head to our Master of Social Work page or contact mswinfo@stthomas.edu for more information.
Where You'll Learn:
Minneapolis Campus
When to Start:
Fall or Spring
About the Degree
Coursework Requirements ONLY for LPC/LPCC
60 Credits (effective for students admitted Fall 2025 and future admission cycles)
Browse all Counseling Psychology courses
- CPSY 600: Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
- CPSY 602: Learning and Behaviors Change in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
- CPSY 603: Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- CPSY 604: Psychological Assessment I (3 credits)
- CPSY 605: Theories of Career Development (3 credits)
- CPSY 606: Basic Counseling Skills Lab (3 credits)
- CPSY 607: Ethics and Professional Issues (3 credits)
- CPSY 611: Theories of Counseling and Personality (3 credits)
- CPSY 612: Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- CPSY 620: Foundations of Substance Use and Addictions (3 credits)
- CPSY 631: Physiological Bases of Behavior (3 credits)
- CPSY 632: Psychopathology (3 credits)
- CPSY 634: Trauma and Counseling (3 credits)
- CPSY 650: Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits)
- CPSY 680: Culturally and Socially Responsive Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
- CPSY xxx: Elective chosen by the student (3 credits)
- CPSY 608: Counseling Practicum I (4 credits)
- CPSY 609: Counseling Practicum II (4 credits)
- CPSY 610: Counseling Practicum III (1 credit)
- CPSY 614: Counseling Practicum IV (3 credits)
Coursework Requirements ONLY for LPC/LPCC
60 Credits (effective for students admitted Fall 2025 and future admission cycles)
Browse all Counseling Psychology courses
- CPSY 600: Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
- CPSY 602: Learning and Behaviors Change in Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
- CPSY 603: Introduction to Group Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- CPSY 604: Psychological Assessment I (3 credits)
- CPSY 605: Theories of Career Development (3 credits)
- CPSY 606: Basic Counseling Skills Lab (3 credits)
- CPSY 607: Ethics and Professional Issues (3 credits)
- CPSY 611: Theories of Counseling and Personality (3 credits)
- CPSY 612: Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
- CPSY 620: Foundations of Substance Use and Addictions (3 credits)
- CPSY 631: Physiological Bases of Behavior (3 credits)
- CPSY 632: Psychopathology (3 credits)
- CPSY 634: Trauma and Counseling (3 credits)
- CPSY 650: Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits)
- CPSY 680: Culturally and Socially Responsive Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
- CPSY xxx: Elective chosen by the student (3 credits)
- CPSY 608: Counseling Practicum I (4 credits)
- CPSY 609: Counseling Practicum II (4 credits)
- CPSY 610: Counseling Practicum III (1 credit)
- CPSY 614: Counseling Practicum IV (3 credits)
Practicum Opportunities
As an MA student, you can apply to a wide range of agencies to complete your practicum, such as university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, correctional facilities and hospitals. You'll receive 1-on-1 support in finding your practicum site.
Practicum Opportunities
As an MA student, you can apply to a wide range of agencies to complete your practicum, such as university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, correctional facilities and hospitals. You'll receive 1-on-1 support in finding your practicum site.
Accreditation/Licensure Information
The MA in Counseling Psychology meets the degree program requirements for Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) in the state of Minnesota. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to visit the licensure disclosure page.
Because he University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the MA Program in Counseling Psychology at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology meets accreditation requirements for licensure for the LPC/C and LMFT in Minnesota.
Accreditation/Licensure Information
The MA in Counseling Psychology meets the degree program requirements for Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) in the state of Minnesota. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to visit the licensure disclosure page.
Because he University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the MA Program in Counseling Psychology at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology meets accreditation requirements for licensure for the LPC/C and LMFT in Minnesota.
Family Psychology Concentration (LMFT)
Students in this program can enroll in coursework in the Family Psychology Concentration (18 additional credits) which, together with the 48-credits of coursework in the MA program, meets the degree program requirements for licensure in Minnesota as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Why St. Thomas?
As the primary point of our focus, you'll be assigned an advisor who is a full-time faculty member in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology.
Faculty Advisors
Our faculty are practitioners who go out of their way to connect you to a strong network of diverse students, faculty and alumni.
Get Involved
Enhance your experience in groups for counseling psychology students, like the Graduate Student Organization and the Radical Roots Collective.
Get Help Finding Your Training Site
Over 90 Training Sites
With over 90 different practicum sites to partner, you can apply to a wide range of agencies to complete their practicum. Sites include university counseling centers, community mental health clinics, correctional facilities, schools, hospitals and the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services. You'll receive personalized attention in finding a practicum site.