The MSCP curriculum provides an in-depth approach to the study of psychology and counseling within the context of community. Throughout the program, students learn the foundations of both community psychology and community counseling. Please see the Requirements tab for a list of courses in this program and the broad array of topics covered.
Students further explore many areas of counseling, taking courses that teach skills with groups, couples, and families, as well as courses that teach about trauma, substance abuse, and possible career issues. Students learn how to systematically inquire into relevant counseling practice and to conduct assessments that lead to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
Students also “try on” their skills throughout the program — at first through experiential learning in the classroom with peers during mock session and role-play skills practice and later during their formal internship placements. Engagement with the community through mindful, clinically informed, and relevant interactions is a cornerstone of our educational philosophy.
Our graduates are eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin. Our philosophy focuses on educating clinically and culturally competent practitioners. In this aim, we are informed by both the fields of Counseling and Psychology. Our faculty includes members of both professions and we believe that these fields are strongly related.
Some may decide to enter this program immediately after graduation from college. Others may come to this program as a working professional, ready to take the next step in their education. This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of many different types of students.
Classes are generally scheduled on Thursday and Friday evenings and on Saturdays in our weekend schedule, which typically meets every other weekend. Some courses may be offered on weeknights (every other week).
In the summer, courses are often offered one evening a week for an eight-week period beginning in late May or early June and ending by mid-August.
Additional Program Information
Please click here to be directed to the program home page, with more information about the program outcomes and admission process.
Code | Title | Credits |
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MCP-600 | Foundations/Comm Psychology & Counseling | 3 |
MCP-611 | Human Development in Community Contexts | 3 |
MCP-620 | Helping Rel: Prevention, Intervnt & Syst | 3 |
MCP-625 | Clin Mntl Hlth Cnsl: Diagnosis& Treatmnt | 3 |
MCP-627 | Culturally Engaged Counseling | 3 |
MCP-640 | Trauma Counseling | 3 |
MCP-645 | Couples, Partners & Family Counseling | 3 |
MCP-651 | Research, Evaluation & Statistics Method | 3 |
MCP-655 | Group Dynamics Processing & Counseling | 3 |
MCP-660 | Individual Appraisal, Assmnt& Measuremnt | 3 |
MCP-671 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
MCP-680 | Counseling Theory: Ind, Group & Family | 3 |
MCP-682 | Adv Counslng Thry: Evidence Based Pract | 3 |
MCP-685 | Lifestyle & Career Development | 3 |
MCP-688 | Professional Ethics & Legal Issues | 3 |
MCP-699 | Supervised Practicum | 3 |
MCP-700 | Supervised Internship I | 3 |
MCP-720 | Supervised Internship II | 3 |
MCP Elective | Take 2 Master of Community Psychology (MCP) Elective courses from MCP-630, MCP-642, MCP-679, MCP 695, MCP 750 | 6 |
Total Credits | 60 |