Masters of Science - Counseling Psychology

This is a 60 credit hour degree program designed as one of the top counseling psychology programs, providing specialized education in the field. The program is designed to help graduates meet the educational criteria required for licensed mental health counselors in Kansas and Missouri. Avila University’s Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of January, 2018 to January, 2028.

Graduates of the Avila University MSCP program meet educational requirements to seek licensure in Missouri and Kansas, along with a number of other states in the U.S.  Each state licensing board establishes its own standards and requirements. Students are responsible to consult the licensing boards of any other states in which they anticipate seeking licensure. The Avila University Department of Psychology is committed to the scientist-practitioner model to train licensed professional counselors for the delivery of mental health services in a variety of settings, such as private practice, mental health clinics, counseling centers, and human service agencies. Students who earn a master’s degree will be able to assist people experiencing social, behavioral, and personal mental health problems through a variety of approaches and learned techniques.