Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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Eligibility Criteria

Any individual accredited (valid) Bachelor's degree is eligibale to apply.
Individuals having studies psychology are encouraged to apply.
If you don't have any studies in psychology or related subject, you will have to take non-credit foundation cousre in the first semester provided by the college.

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Masters Program in Counseling Psychology : Tribhuvan University

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Tribhuvan University (TU)Dhumbarahi -4, Kathmandu

Curriculum Structure

First Semester

Course Title
Foundation of Counseling
Life-span Development
Mental Health and Abnormal Behavior
Multicultural Psychology and Counseling
Community Based Psychosocial Services

Second Semester

Course Title
Counseling Communication Skills (Practicum)
Assessment in Counseling
Counseling Supervision (Theory & Practice)
Person Centered Therapy (Theory & Practice)
Behavioral Therapy (Theory / Practicum)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Theory / Practicum)

Third Semester

Course Title
Assessment in Counseling
Family Therapy
Solution Focused Counseling
Counseling with Children/Adolescents
Research Methods II

Fourth Semester

Course Title
Expressive Therapies (Practicum)
School Counseling
Introduction to Crisis Management
Trauma Counseling
Disaster Management OR Critical Thinking (Practicum) OR Current Psychosocial Problem: Issue and Intervention
Thesis Writing

Course Outcome

Counseling Psychologist
School or College Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Career Guidance Counselor
Rehabilitation Counselor
Clinical Case Manager
Psychosocial Support Officer (NGOs/INGOs)
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Therapist (Private Practice or Clinics)
Researcher or Academic in Psychology

More About This Program

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree program consists of 65 credit hours, four semesters (2 years) of academic work, and is designed to equip students to work as professional counselors in a range of settings, including the community. The mandatory core of theory and professional issue coursework is combined with practicum/fieldwork/internships to merge the academic and practical parts of counselor education. The training includes both academic understanding and practical work.

Students have the opportunity to enhance their counseling experiences and professional aspirations by completing at least 600 hours of internship/practical experience. Students will be monitored throughout the semester and during field activities. The course trains counselors to work in a variety of settings with individuals, families, and groups/communities, assessing, designing, and implementing specialized counseling techniques.