MA in Psychology, Emphasis in Counseling Psychology
Webster Leiden Campus
Key Information
Campus location
Leiden, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 30,000
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
The mission of the MA in Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology program is to provide its participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent in counseling psychology through academic and experiential learning.
The program aims at educating future psychologists who have sound knowledge of the theory and practice of counseling psychology, who are competent consumers and creative producers of social science research, who are competent in counseling practice, and who are ethical and sensitive to the cultures, values, and worlds of various clients.
Viewing research and practice as interdependent and mutually supporting, the MA in psychology with an emphasis in counseling psychology program is based on the scientist-practitioner training model. The program is committed both (1) to prepare counseling psychologists for advanced doctoral studies in psychology and (2) to providing training and experience that prepare students for practice. Its goal is to train psychologists who have a sound knowledge of the bases of counseling and psychotherapy. Adopting a multicultural perspective, the program also emphasizes the importance of multicultural competence in both research and practice.
The MA in psychology with an emphasis in counseling psychology is ONLY available at the Webster Vienna and Leiden campuses. To qualify as a professional psychologist or psychotherapist, a student may be required to complete additional education and licensure proceedings, depending on the national requirements of the country in which he/she wishes to work.
For example: To qualify as a professional psychologist in, In the Netherlands, students must have both a bachelor's and a master's degree in psychology. To qualify as Gezondheidszorg Psycholoog (professional psychologist) in The Netherlands further post-master's level training is necessary.
Program Outcomes
Whether you enjoy clinical psychology and psychotherapy, research, and experimental psychology, or consulting, Webster allows you to customize your studies. Above all, you’ll get a degree that prepares you for career success or further studies. Former Webster students enjoy prestigious careers and postgraduate studies at globally-renowned institutions.
An average psychologist with counselling skills salary in The Netherlands €25,500
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Curriculum
The 48 credit hours required for the Master of Arts (MA) degree must include the following courses:
- PSYC 5000 Bases of Counseling Psychology (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5100 Approaches to Counseling and Therapy (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5200 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5300 Psychopathology (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5400 Research Design (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5500 Assessment (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5600 Group Processes and Group Therapy (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5700 Psychopharmacology (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5800 Ethical and Legal Foundations (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 5900 Applied Statistics and Research Methods (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 6000 Special Topics in Counseling Psychology (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 6100 Masters’ Thesis (6 credit hours)
- PSYC 6200 Practice and Supervision (3 credit hours)
- PSYC 6300 Internship (6 credit hours)
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Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain the main approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and the role of the therapeutic relationship.
- Describe important theories of human development and examine their significance to counseling psychology.
- Discuss the major categories of psychological disorders and use this knowledge to assess and diagnose psychopathology.
- Describe the mechanisms of action for a variety of psychopharmacological agents and evaluate the role of psychopharmacology in counseling psychology.
- Describe the importance of professional ethics and demonstrate how ethical standards and legal requirements are relevant to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.
- Administer and interpret various widely-used psychological tests.
- Construct the appropriate research design, collect data, and implement the necessary statistical techniques to answer research questions relevant to counseling psychology which adds to the discipline.
- Demonstrate practical counseling skills that can be applied to individuals and groups to address a broad range of issues and settings.
- Integrate theory, experience, behavioral observation, and analysis to systematically enhance counseling knowledge and skills.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of various counseling approaches to different cultures, values, and worldviews of various clients and choose appropriate approaches.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain the main approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and the role of the therapeutic relationship
- Describe important theories of human development and examine their significance to counseling psychology.
- Discuss the major categories of psychological disorders and use this knowledge to assess and diagnose psychopathology.
- Describe the mechanisms of action for a variety of psychopharmacological agents and evaluate the role of psychopharmacology in counseling psychology.
- Describe the importance of professional ethics and demonstrate how ethical standards and legal requirements are relevant to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.
- Administer and interpret various widely-used psychological tests.
- Construct the appropriate research design, collect data and implement the necessary statistical techniques to answer research questions relevant to counseling psychology which add to the discipline.
- Demonstrate practical counseling skills that can be applied to individuals and groups to address a broad range of issues and settings.
- Integrate theory, experience, behavioral observation and analysis to systematically enhance counseling knowledge and skills.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of various counseling approaches to the different cultures, values and worldviews of various clients and thereby choose appropriate approaches.
The MA in psychology with an emphasis in counseling psychology is fully accredited in the U.S.
- Upon completion graduates of the MA in Psychology (emphasis in counseling psychology) can apply to the Dutch Psychological Society (NIP) and Nuffic for recognition of this U.S. accredited degree. The NIP and Nuffic will then inform graduates how this degree equates within the Dutch system but only after completion of the degree.
- This MA degree is fully accredited in the U.S. and graduates can continue with their professional psychology training in the U.S.
- Other countries recognize U.S. accreditations. This means this MA Counseling Psychology counts towards the professional psychologist training in many countries. The exact training requirements differ across countries.
Scholarships and Funding
Carefully tailored financing packages available with advising from your Admissions Officer:
- Generous scholarship packages are available for financial need and merit based applicants usually in the range of 20% to 30%.
- Discounts apply for Alumni and Student Referrals.
- US Applicants are eligible for FAFSA (Code: 002521)
- US Applicants are eligible for Military Benefits.
- Occasional on-campus positions open up for student employees.
Career Opportunities
- Continue to PhD Programs in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology
- Counselor
- Counseling Psychologist
- Clinical Counselor