Dr. James Dupree, Program Coordinator
Dr. Bettye Elmore
Dr. Mark Harwood
Dr. Lou Ann Wieand

First Year: Fall	Units
545 - Psychological Testing	4
636 - Sexuality Counseling (even-numbered years)	1
641 - Research Methods: Philosophy & Design	3
654 - Interviewing & Counseling Techniques	3
658 - Theories of Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy	3
662 - Practicum Preparation	2
672 - Advanced Psychopharmacology (odd-numbered years)	2
680 - Substance Abuse and Dependency (odd-numbered years)	1
Total for semester	16
First Year: Spring	Units
638 - Advanced Psychopathology: Diagnosis of Mental Disorder	3
642 - Research Methods: Evaluation	2
653 - Psychotherapy with Children and Families	3
660 - Professional Ethics in Psychology (odd-numbered years)	2
657 - Group Counseling and Group Psychotherapy (even-numbered years)	3
668 - Assessement & Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect	2
682 - Fieldwork Practicum (to include individual supervision)	4
690 - Thesis	4
Total for semester	20/21
Second Year: Fall	Units
518 - Social & Emotional Problems of Children	3
636 - Sexuality Counseling (even-numbered years)	1
656 - Couples Therapy (includes spousal abuse treatment requirement)	3
663 - Licensed Supervision	1
672 - Advanced Psychopharmacology (odd-numbered years)	2
676 - Cross Cultural Counseling	3
680 - Substance Abuse & Dependency (odd-numbered years)	1
682 - Fieldwork/Practicum	4
690 - Thesis	4
Total for semester	19
Second Year: Spring	Units
640 - Aging & Long Term Care	1
646 - Personality Assessment: Adult	3
657 - Group Counseling and Group Psychotherapy (even-numbered years)	3
660 - Professional Ethics in Psychology (odd-numbered years)	2
663 - Licensed Supervision	1
682 - Fieldwork/Practicum	4
690 - Thesis	4
Total for semester	18/19
NOTE: Some one-unit courses may be offered as a weekend course or on a Friday and some courses are only taught every two years as indicated.

Students are accepted into the program based on academic record, human services experience, demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, and the potential for becoming effective and ethical psychotherapists. Applicants are screened on the basis of their application materials as well as a personal interview. Approximately 10-12 new students are accepted each year, with admission during the fall semester only.

A bachelor’s degree with substantial preparation in psychology is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0, some experience in human services and in research, and goals that match the program’s objectives are expected. The following prerequisites are required to be completed before the start of the program:

Lower Division

Intro Research Design
Introductory Statistics

Upper Division

Abnormal Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Personality Theory
Physiological Psychology

The application deadline is FEBRUARY 1, 2008. Materials should be mailed several days before the receipt deadline.

Submit the following to the Office of Admissions, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521, (707) 826-3947:

CSU application form. This general application to the California State University system can be obtained from any CSU campus admissions office or at the CSU website: www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/ as of October 1. Be sure to specify Humboldt State University and Counseling Program on the forms.

Transcripts. Request two official transcripts of all college-level work. Current HSU students need not request HSU transcripts.