Students gain an understanding of psychological disorders and methods of treating those disorders.
Students have the option to focus on child and adolescent therapy or psychiatric rehabilitation.
The curriculum is designed for students who plan to continue their graduate studies in a doctoral program. Classes are taught in the evenings and occasionally on Saturdays to accomodate adult students who are employed full-time. These programs are designed to prepare individuals to perform counseling services in schools at all grade levels. The Pupil Personnel Services credential allows individuals to become school counselors in kindergarden through 12th grade. Students who choose the College STudent Personnel specialization are eligible to become counselors in colleges and universities.