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MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN CLINICAL The Distinctive Advantages of Assumption’s COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Clinical Counseling Psychology Program

• Assumption has the only M.A. offering a fully integrated On behalf of my colleagues in the Clinical Counseling curriculum based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Psychology program, I offer you a warm welcome. As you “Employers know consider Assumption’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical in the United States. Counseling Psychology, you’ll find we provide unique • Qualified students areawarded generous Graduate advantages to help you advance your career as a Fellowships with 30 credits of tuition remission. that graduates of professional. You are assured of learning from highly skilled • The 60-credit program prepares graduates to meet the who are committed to both excellent clinical educational requirements for licensure as a Mental Health this program are practice and the advancement of cognitive-behavioral therapy Counselor in Massachusetts and most other states.* research. The depth and array of quality courses is impressive, highly competent as is the willingness of our faculty to help you develop your • You choose four electives, which provides flexibility to focus professional expertise. on your personal interests and counseling goals. and effective • Optional concentrations are available in Cognitive-Behavioral counselors.” Therapies and Child and Family Interventions. • The Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies at Assumption College attracts CBT practitioners from around – KATIE ADAMSON ’13 the globe to present at and attend workshops and lectures MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN on campus. Students attend these events free of charge. CHILDREN’S FRIEND, WORCESTER, MA • All faculty bring extensive clinical experience to the classroom, and full-time faculty also have impressive “Employers know that graduates research credentials. of this program are highly competent • The program can be completed in two years. and effective counselors. • Sought-after practica/internships in Worcester, Students learn everything required a city renowned for health care, are key components of the program. to hit the ground running as effective Assumption Clinical Counseling Psychology graduates clinicians, including comprehensive possess the knowledge and practical expertise to become preparation for the LMHC licensure leaders in the mental health profession. We look forward to helping you enhance your career. exam and rigorous training in treatment ASSUMPTION COLLEGE planning and CBT techniques. NATIONAL RECOGNITION The quality is superior. Self belief is a • Recognized as one of the best colleges in the U.S. crucial element of being a successful according to The Princeton Review in its annual LEONARD A. DOERFLER, PH.D. mental health clinician and this “Best 380 Colleges” listing. PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR, CLINICAL COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM program inspires confidence. DIRECTOR, AARON T. BECK INSTITUTE FOR COGNITIVE • Ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s It was excellent preparation STUDIES AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE “2017 Best Colleges” ratings of approximately 200 DIPLOMATE AND FELLOW, ACADEMY OF for launching my career.” universities in the North that offer bachelor’s and FELLOW, FOR BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE THERAPIES master’s degrees. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY, UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL *Assumption cannot guarantee licensure and students are responsible for monitoring of the licensing requirements.

1 2 A Mark of Distinction The Foundation for Your Career

Dr. Aaron T. Beck is recognized as one of the pioneers and Our mission is to educate you for a rewarding career as a An Outstanding Faculty founders of cognitive therapy; and the Aaron T. Beck Institute mental health counselor in the field today, and to prepare Our faculty members are committed to ensuring your for Cognitive Studies at Assumption College enjoys his active you to meet the challenges of the future. The Clinical success as a therapist. They have a wealth of clinical support and involvement. It is the only such institute in the Counseling Psychology program synthesizes theory, practice experience in mental health settings including hospital-based northeast, and a unique attribute of the Assumption Clinical and research to help you develop the conceptual tools and inpatient units and outpatient mental health clinics, nonprofit Counseling Psychology program. The Institute presents practical skills required to become an effective counselor in community agencies, special school-based programs, and workshops and lectures offering intensive instruction in clinical this changing field. private practice. They are knowledgeable in developing and topics that attract practitioners from around the region – and directing mental health programs and working in managed Assumption clinical counseling psychology students attend The program is built on a of care settings. at no additional cost. Dr. Leonard Doerfler, director of the competencies in 5 major domains: Institute, has organized presentations from internationally “...the premier known psychologists and psychiatrists who address research 1. competence in developing an interpersonal relationship Why Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is So and therapeutic developments in cognitive therapy, as well program for with clients and clinical supervisors; Crucial and Relevant for Today’s Clinician as ethical and moral issues faced by therapist and clients. Dr. 2. competence in clinical assessment; The Assumption curriculum fully integrates CBT theory Beck himself has visited campus several times to lecture on and practice in addressing common clinical problems like 3. competence in implementing evidence-based cognitive therapy and to meet with the program’s faculty and master’s level aggressive behavior in children, ADHD, depression, , interventions; graduate students. and substance abuse. professionals 4. competence in evaluating in domains that contribute to the practice of mental CBT and other evidence-based treatments have repeatedly in the country” health counseling; and proven their effectiveness in clinical settings throughout the 5. ethical and professional conduct in relationships United States and around the world. – AARON T. BECK, M.D. with clients, faculty, and colleagues. For a number of the most common mental health conditions, EMERITUS PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, A Robust Curriculum CBT has proven to be the most effective treatment. As a UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA The 60-credit curriculum includes both didactic and result, CBT is increasingly being recognized, promoted and DIRECTOR experiential learning components that are designed to reimbursed by federal healthcare-policy makers, insurance CENTER FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF SUICIDE provide you with the kinds of skills that are important now companies and HMOs. The domino effect is that employers and in the future. The entry-level courses provide a broad are actively seeking skill-based counselors with practical overview of influential theories, models, and research cognitive therapy experience. “The Clinical Counseling Psychology findings that have shaped the field of clinical counseling program at Assumption College is without psychology. After you have completed these courses, you a doubt the premier program for master’s will have a comprehensive understanding of the field. The level professionals in the country. advanced counseling courses help you develop and master specialized skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Courses focus on the effective treatment techniques and It provides in-depth training in the most procedures for conditions such as depression and anxiety. advanced empirically supported therapies, Internships and practica enable you to apply your CBT knowledge and skills to common mental health problems including cognitive-behavior therapy. in a variety of settings. Individuals taking this program are essentially assured offers of positions upon graduation.” Employers actively seek skill-based counselors with practical cognitive therapy experience.

3 4 Assumption Opportunities For You Graduate Fellowships Up to 10 Graduate Fellowships are offered annually to students who have strong academic records. Tuition waivers are granted for 30 credits. Graduate Fellows work closely with a Clinical Counseling Psychology program faculty mentor for two semesters on advanced psychological research. This experience is particularly beneficial for students who expect to apply to a doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology, as recent Assumption graduates have done.

A Fellowship also provides opportunities for contact with local community agencies and professionals which can be valuable in exploring practicum and internship sites as well as career opportunities. Recent Fellows have conducted research here at Assumption College as well as Hector Reyes House, Children’s Friend, St. Vincent Hospital, and the University of Massachusetts “One of a kind Medical School. in preparing To read more about the Graduate Fellows’ research, please visit www.assumption.edu/cpfellows. Master’s level Academic Flexibility “For my graduate fellowship I had the amazing opportunity to work with The Clinical Counseling Psychology program provides flexibility students” Professor Kuersten-Hogan. Her study was regarding co-parenting, emotional expressiveness, to pursue your individual goals. Four elective courses provide and depression in new parents.” an opportunity to develop specialized skills with specific client – THOMAS H. OLLENDICK, PH.D. groups as well as in specific approaches to counseling. If you ALLISON SHEA UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED are interested in developing in-depth expertise in topics not PROFESSOR GRADUATE FELLOW 2016-2017 covered in the program, you may also take up to two directed DIRECTOR, CHILD STUDY CENTER, study courses with program faculty. Optional concentrations DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, “This year I completed my Graduate Fellowship with Dr. Paula Fitzpatrick are currently available in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, and VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY working on three different projects. Overall this experience has not only allowed Child and Family Interventions. Successful completion of either me to further my experience with research, but also to be able to interpret concentration will earn you a certificate upon graduation. and understand research studies as I continue on in my career.” “Assumption’s Clinical Counseling Psychology program is one of a kind KATHERINE SCHMIDT Doctoral Degree Partnership GRADUATE FELLOW 2015-2016 If you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical in preparing Master’s level students psychology, the Clinical Counseling Psychology Program has in cutting-edge assessment, treatment, an articulation agreement with the Philadelphia College of I had the opportunity to present at various academic conferences during my and prevention practices. Students leave fellowship year, including American Psychological Association, New England Psychological Association, Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). This agreement provides ac- Eastern Psychological Association, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. cess to the doctoral program in for students this program well-grounded in This fellowship has truly enriched my research experience in preparation who complete the Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Counseling psychological science and evidence-based Psychology at Assumption College. The agreement between of pursuing a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. practices. One can only wish there were Assumption College and PCOM creates a seamless transition many more such programs. SUYI LIU from our Clinical Counseling Psychology program to the doctoral GRADUATE FELLOW 2013-2014 program in clinical psychology at PCOM which is accredited by Alas, there are not.” the American Psychological Association.

5 6 M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology

99% of our The faculty and practicum-internship coordinator will assist you Students in the Clinical Counseling Psychology program broad, comprehensive understanding of the field. The ad- in identifying a placement that matches your career interests pursue five broad areas of competence: vanced counseling courses will build on this foundation by helping you develop and master specialized skills in cogni- students were and goals. If you live outside the central Massachusetts Relationship skills include the ability to: a) communicate tive-behavioral therapies. rated as excellent area and wish to do your practicum and internship closer to empathy; b) engage others; c) set others at ease; d) establish home, the coordinator will help you locate an agency that will rapport; and e) communicate a sense of respect. or above average satisfy the program’s standards and regulations. Curriculum Structure Assessment skills include: a) the ability to formulate the The curriculum is organized so that full-time students can in key areas by Assessment Measures Success referral question; b) skill in selecting assessment methods complete the required 19 courses, including practicum and practicum and During the Summer 2013 semester, our faculty assessed or techniques (e.g., interviewing, observation, self-report internship, in either two or three years depending on when the program’s effectiveness in promoting mastery of key measures); c) skill in collecting information and processing they begin taking courses. Full-time students may begin in this information; and d) ability to integrate assessment internship counseling skills and competencies during the practicum the summer or fall semester. Part-time students may begin information and develop a case formulation. in the summer, fall, or spring semester. To complete the and internship training. Since 2010, 116 students had supervisors. program in two years, however, you must begin during the completed their practicum and internship training. Based Intervention skills include: a) knowledge of various models summer semester in order to complete your oral exam during on ratings by their clinical supervisors, these students of behavior disorders; b) knowledge of various therapeutic spring semester of your second year; oral exams are not demonstrated very high levels of mastery of important modalities and levels of care (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, conducted during the summer semester. The two-year full- counseling skills. day treatment); c) ability to select a treatment modality that time program requires five three-course semesters and one matches the specific circumstances of the individual client; four-course semester. The percentage of our students who rated excellent d) skill in applying the treatment techniques or plan; and e) or above average in their internships: ability to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention. We have organized the program so that it is possible to • 100% in the ability to communicate empathy complete the degree on a three-year schedule. With this Practical Experience • 90% in the ability to use good judgment in Research and evaluation skills, include the ability to plan, you will take two courses for eight semesters and three understand: a) research methodology in mental health courses for one semester. for Professional Success making decisions counseling; b) applied statistics; and c) the principles of The practicum and internship experiences are a critical facet • 100% in the ability to integrate assessment information psychological measurement. Part-time students are welcomed in the program and you of professional training for our students because this is where • 100% in their skill in applying treatment techniques or plan can take courses on a pace that fits your circumstances. you develop and refine clinical skills and competencies For Ethical and professional conduct, Clinical Counseling Students have up to seven years to complete all serving as a counselor in a mental health agency or setting. Sampling of Practicum and Internship Psychology students are expected to demonstrate: a) requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical You have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Placement Options knowledge of the Ethical Principles of the American Counseling Psychology. • AdCare Hospital Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Your selection of practicum and internship sites is particularly • Bridge of Central Massachusetts Association, and American Psychological Association; important because it is here that you acquire the specialized b) the ability to identify potential ethical or professional • Children’s Friend – Worcester expertise that will advance your career. Our graduates problems; and c) to act in accordance with these ethical and • Community Healthlink – Substance Abuse/Criminal Justice consistently rate their combined practicum-internship professional standards. experience as one of the most rewarding and beneficial • Family Continuity Program components of the program. • Family Services of Central Mass The 60-credit Master of Arts program has three course levels: • Mass Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children entry level courses which stress the counseling process and Fortunately for Assumption students, Worcester is a major • New England Center for Children its application in field settings; general core courses which provide a broad background in scientific and professional New England health care center. Our program has an • Rainbow Child Development Center foundations of mental health counseling; and advanced excellent relationship with many mental health agencies • Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services counseling courses. The curriculum includes 12 elective in the community, which opens up a variety of internship • Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. credits which allows you to pursue career interests and to placements. Among them are community agencies that • UMass Adolescent Unit gain in-depth training in a particular area. serve children, adolescents, , and families; college • UMass Transitions: Intensive Residential Treatment counseling centers; inpatient psychiatric units; • Wetzell Diagnostic Center The entry-level courses are designed to provide you with a residential treatment programs for children and adolescents; • Worcester Youth Guidance Center broad overview of theories, models, and research findings inpatient and outpatient substance abuse programs; and that have shaped the field of Counseling Psychology. After • YOU, Inc. correctional facilities for adolescents or adults. you complete these entry-level courses, you will have a

7 8 The Program focused cognitive-behavioral therapies focus on the Counseling Practicum interrelationship of thinking, behavior, and . They are Required Entry-level Courses Stressing The Practicum (PSY 801) is a one-semester summer course a collaborative undertaking in which the client and therapist Conceptual Foundations which immediately precedes two semesters of Internship develop the means to solve the client’s problem, thus (PSY 802 and 803). The Practicum requires a minimum PSY 500 - enabling him or her to live a responsible and productive life. of 100 hours at a clinical agency or school. Students must PSY 502 - Psychology of Development attend an informational meeting during the spring semester If you select this concentration, you must complete at PSY 504 - Psychological Measurement prior to the summer in which they enroll in their practicum. least three of the following courses: Minimal qualification for Practicum is satisfactory completion PSY 600 - Counseling (Principles and Practices) PSY 711 - Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment of Children of PSY 500 (Abnormal Psychology), PSY 600 (Counseling Principles and Practices), and PSY 604 (Ethical Principles PSY 712 - Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions with Children Required General Core Courses for Counselors). Students may not terminate their Practicum “...a leader PSY 604 - Ethical Principles for Counselors PSY 713 - Cognitive Therapy for Family of Origin Problems placement or withdraw from the Counseling Practicum Seminar (PSY 801) except in extraordinary circumstances PSY 627 - Issues in Professional Practice PSY 715 - Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment of Adults in preparing its and only with the written permission of the Practicum- PSY 716 - Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Depression PSY 630 - Cultural Competencies in Counseling Internship Coordinator. Students are not permitted to re-enroll and Anxiety PSY 650 - Research Seminar in the Practicum course without written permission of the graduates to be PSY 718 - Psychological Interventions for Practicum-Internship Coordinator. PSY 728 - for Counselors Addictive Behaviors skilled, effective PSY 790 - Professional Integrative Seminar Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Graduate Counseling Internship Training from the Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies. The Internship (PSY 802 and 803) is a two-consecutive- Required Advanced Courses Stressing semester program which begins in the fall and concludes in clinicians” Counseling Process Concentration in Child the spring of the same academic year. Over the course of two PSY 705 - Group Approaches to Counseling semesters, students must complete a minimum of 600 hours – DAVID H. BARLOW, PH.D., ABPP and and Family Interventions at a clinical agency or school. Students cannot withdraw from This concentration reflects the expertise of the faculty in the or terminate their placement in the middle of the internship PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY PSY 708 - Cognitive Assessment and Psychotherapy areas of childhood trauma, adoption, school interventions, sequence except in extraordinary circumstances and only DIRECTOR EMERITUS, CENTER FOR ANXIETY and major psychopathology in children, adolescents, and AND RELATED DISORDERS PSY 801 - Counseling Practicum with the written permission of the Practicum-Internship young adults. The concentration focuses on skills used when AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY PSY 802 - Counseling Internship I Coordinator. Students are not permitted to re-enroll in working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety the Internship courses without written permission of the PSY 803 - Counseling Internship II of contexts. A broad developmental perspective is integrated Practicum-Internship Coordinator. To enroll in the Internship “Having visited graduate psychology within this concentration. If you select this concentration, you courses, students must have successfully completed Electives and Concentrations must complete at least three of the following courses: programs around the country, it’s clear Counseling Practicum (PSY 801) and two 700-level After satisfying these program requirements, you may select advanced courses. that Assumption’s program is among four elective courses in the concentrations. These electives PSY 701 - Marital Therapy allow you to develop specialized skills in working with the finest. I have found Assumption to be PSY 702 - Advanced Licensure particular client groups and in using specific approaches to a leader in preparing its graduates to be Licensure is important for professional practice as a mental counseling. You may also use your electives to gain in-depth PSY 711 - Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment of Children health professional and the Clinical Counseling Psychology skilled, effective clinicians working expertise in a particular concentration. PSY 712 - Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions with Children Program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the on the frontlines with people with various PSY 720 - Systems Interventions for Children educational requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Concentrations include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies Counselor in Massachusetts and most other states. For psychological disorders. Students are fully and Child and Family Interventions. You can fulfill the PSY 727 - Assessment and Treatment of ADHD students who are interested in applying for licensure in other requirements for both concentrations in the 60-credit prepared to implement state-of-the-art states, the Clinical Counseling Psychology Program faculty program without taking additional courses. To fulfill the Practicum-Internship Sequence psychological interventions and assessment will provide assistance in locating and understanding the requirements for both concentrations, you must complete The Clinical Counseling Practicum-Internship Sequence is licensing regulations for those states. The faculty also will procedures with proven effectiveness. both PSY 711 and PSY 712. comprised of three indivisible and consecutive courses: the provide assistance in developing an educational plan of study Practicum, and Internships I and II. Their graduates will continue be in high that will allow students to compile a portfolio that can be Concentration in Cognitive-Behavioral submitted to the licensing board in other states. demand for years to come.” Therapies Supervised Practicum and Internships are required for the Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology. This concentration reflects the influence and activities of Only degree candidates of Assumption College may enroll in the Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies and the these courses. expertise of departmental faculty. Structured, problem-

9 10 Applying to the Master of Arts Program Employer Testimonials

The admissions committee considers a holistic approach Students and graduates of the Clinical Counseling “The Bridge of Central Massachusetts has a time-honored of each candidate’s application in assessing their potential Psychology program are known for their high-caliber skills tradition of recruiting and hiring students from the to successfully complete the graduate clinical counseling and work ethic. Employers seek out our students for both Clinical Counseling Psychology Program at Assumption psychology program. Factors considered include a minimum practicum-internship opportunities and full-time employment undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and a after graduation. Hear from a few of the employers who hire College. From direct care workers to licensed clinicians, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in at least six (6) psychology our graduates below. Assumption graduates have found meaningful careers courses. Your application file will consist of the following: where they can learn, grow and make a difference in the lives • Graduate Application of the individuals they support. The internship program, “Both students and graduates from Assumption are • Application Fee – waived for Assumption students especially, has been an effective way for interns to earn hours encouraged to join us at CHL. We know the caliber of the and alumni toward licensure while expanding their knowledge, gaining students at Assumption is high, and our experience has • Official College Transcripts “Among the most experience and moving their careers forward. Students been that Assumption graduates possess keen analytical • Three Letters of Recommendation – academic recognize our recruiters are readily available to meet them skills and are successful at solving problems. and/or professional well-designed on campus at career fairs and showcases. We are always Given the complicated clients that often receive services • Current Resume happy to talk about career opportunities with Assumption professional at CHL, those skills are essential! We look forward to • 600-Word Essay College students!” having more Assumption students and alumni join us • I nternational Students: Official TOEFL Scores educations KEN BATES and Transcript Evaluations in our work to help people recover from mental illness, addiction, and homelessness.” PRESIDENT AND CEO • NOTE: The GRE and an admissions interview are in the field.” THE BRIDGE OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS not required. – MEGHAN MCINTIRE ’13 NICOLE GAGNE, MA PRESIDENT AND CEO OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN ARBOUR COUNSELING SERVICES, UMASSMEMORIAL “Family Continuity is proud to have established and COMMUNITY HEALTHLINK Application Deadlines WORCESTER, MA maintained a partnership with Assumption College to work collaboratively with their Graduate School’s Clinical

The Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling “This program is renowned nationally and “As a clinical supervisor, I have had phenomenal Counseling Psychology students. Many Assumption Psychology programs follow a fixed deadline rightfully so. My sense is that it’s among the experiences working with students and graduates from College graduates transition their internship directly into application policy, as follows: employment opportunities with our agency. In some most well-designed professional educations in the Assumption Clinical Counseling Program. Resumes that indicate education from this program excite me instances, students who express an interest in continuing Spring Semester: the field. From start to finish, the professors October 5 because of the readiness the student will have to jump with Family Continuity past their graduation will begin focus on helping students develop skills and (receive a decision late October) into clinical work based on strong theoretical background to build a caseload so that they can begin their employment knowledge that are effective in real world immediately upon completion of their Master’s level, clinical Summer Semester: and excellent clinical documentation skills. Rigorous counseling practice. I use the Cognitive counseling psychology program. Through our years of February 8 academic training along with real-life applicable clinical (receive a decision mid-March) Behavioral Therapy skill set constantly knowledge makes Assumption graduates attractive in job collaboration, we have found that Assumption College students have been well educated to provide treatment Fall Semester: in my work and the results are superb. markets. My gratitude toward the Assumption program interventions to the people Family Continuity serves March 7 Clients really respond.” gets stronger whenever I work with highly well-trained (receive a decision mid-April) clinicians from Assumption!” with great efficacy.” Graduate Fellowship Deadline: YEONJOO SON CRAIG MAXIM, M.ED., LMHC For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt March 7 regardless of the CLINICAL SUPERVISOR DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH semester you are applying toward of students who have completed the program, and other important SPECTRUM HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. FAMILY CONTINUITY as your program start information, please visit: (receive a decision mid-April) www.assumption.edu/graduate/psychologyGEDT

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PSY 500 Abnormal Psychology dents with a working knowledge of ethical to be a counseling ?” “What retical approaches to . The Summer/Fall – Doerfler, 3 credits issues in mental health care practice. The skills do I have and what role do I play as major theoretical models include: family of This course provides a comprehensive course will consider the manner in which a member of a multidisciplinary treatment origin/relational; cognitive/behavioral; and overview of the main forms of emotional governing principles of health care ethics team?” “What professional organizations communication. Theory, case studies, and disorder, with a special focus on description are articulated within the general values should I belong to? Why?” “What is the dif- simulation are the basis for class interaction and analysis of the experiential world of the and specific prescriptions/proscriptions ference between a profession and a job?” in seminar format. Each student has the patient. The most important theoretical ap- (legal and moral) which constitute current Prerequisite: PSY 708 responsibility to begin formulating an orga- proaches to “mental illness” are compared moral wisdom of the mental health profes- nized theoretical approach to treating cou- and contrasted so that the student gains a sional. Ethical codes of the American Coun- PSY 630 Cultural Competencies ples. Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 critical appreciation of the differing insights seling Association, American Mental Health in Counseling provided by the various approaches. Counselors Association, and the American Spring/Summer – Fessenden, 3 credits PSY 702 Advanced Family Therapy Psychological Association will be examined. Competent mental health professionals Summer – Kuersten-Hogan, 3 credits PSY 502 Psychology of Development Lectures, case analysis, class discussion must use culturally appropriate intervention This course will focus on understanding Fall/Spring – Kalpidou, 3 credits of assigned readings, and written assign- strategies when working with a diverse cli- interactional patterns and influences from This course examines normative develop- ments will provide both the conceptual and entele. The purpose of this course is to fos- the perspective of major family therapy par- ods, and techniques tions for working with parents, for consult- ment and optimal functioning from infancy practical tools for addressing the critical ter the development of multicultural compe- adigms. Consideration of family treatment receive special emphasis. Prerequisites: ing to schools, intervening with common through adulthood. Particular emphasis is ethical issues which arise in your practice. tence in counseling practices. The course for both adult and child clinical presenta- PSY 500, PSY 600 childhood developmental problems (e.g., placed on how current research and de- is designed to promote the awareness of tions will be examined. In addition to the enuresis/encopresis) as well as more ex- velopmental theories impact assessments PSY 620 Lifestyle, School, cultural factors that can affect counseling theoretical introduction, the course will cov- PSY 711 Cognitive-Behavioral treme psychological difficulties such as of and interventions with children, adoles- and Career Development practices, knowledge about various cultural er practical topics such as when to choose Assessment of Children anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, and cents, and adults who deviate from the nor- TBA – Doerfler, 3 credits backgrounds and experiences. Issues to be family treatment, dealing with the beginning Spring – Kennedy/Kuersten-Hogan, abuse. Cognitive-behavioral treatment mal course of development. Developmental This course will provide the theoretical addressed in this course include prejudice, therapist’s , assessing interactional 3 credits approaches that have been empirically changes across the life span are traced and foundation and the practical experience racism, oppression, and discrimination that styles, structuring initial treatment sessions, This course reviews the basic principles supported will be emphasized, and the ad- factors that foster development including necessary to understand and foster the affect individuals from various racial or eth- developing a treatment focus, and the ba- underlying the assessment of children’s be- vantages and disadvantages of techniques biological, familial, and cultural influences career/lifestyle development for counseling nic groups, elders, individuals with disabili- sic treatment skills. havior and psychological adjustment using discussed within a developmental frame- are explored with special consideration of clients. Students will be prepared with the ties, women, gay men, and lesbians. Prereq- Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 a cognitive behavioral and developmental work. Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 502, PSY 504, risk and protective factors in development. necessary knowledge and skills to collect, uisites: PSY 500, PSY 501, PSY 600 theoretical framework. Special consider- PSY 600, PSY 708, PSY 711 evaluate, and use occupational and life de- PSY 705 Group Approaches ations when working with children will be PSY 504 Psychological Measurement velopment data in helping individual clients PSY 650 Research Seminar to Counseling and Psychotherapy reviewed along with specific attention di- PSY 713 Cognitive Therapy Summer/Fall – Volungis, 3 credits and various client populations to make ef- Spring/Summer – Volungis, 3 credits Fall/Spring – Kuersten-Hogan, 3 credits rected toward: (1) ethics, (2) behavioral ob- for Family of Origin Problems An introduction to the instruments and the fective decisions and take effective appro- This course provides students with the This course is designed to provide a theoret- servation/coding systems, (3) rating scales, Fall – Bozicas, 3 credits methods used in the measurement and priate actions in their career/life. conceptual tools necessary to design and ical understanding of group development, (4) use of self-report with children, and (5) This course presents a cognitive model for evaluation of the psychological characteris- critically evaluate research in the areas of purpose, and dynamics. Through reading interviews. Students will receive instruction treating survivors of traumatic and/or dys- tics of human beings, including elementary PSY 627 Issues in Professional psychology and counseling. Problems in and discussion, different approaches to the in choosing an appropriate instrument, de- functional family of origin circumstances. principles of statistical analysis. Practice methodology are explored through read- use of groups will be explored. Issues relat- signing a multi-method assessment battery, Topics to be covered include assessment Spring/Summer – Volungis, 3 credits ings, discussion, and involvement in re- ed to group counseling methods, skills, and interpreting test results, and writing reports. issues, dysfunctional schemata, informa- PSY 600 Counseling (Principles This course is designed to introduce the search. Prerequisite: PSY 504 styles will be examined. This The important link between assessment tion processing deficits, the use of affect, and Practices) counseling psychology student to the varied course will cover a range of groups that are and treatment planning and evaluating the use of the , Summer/Fall – Bozicas, 3 credits facets of professional practice and develop- PSY 660 Special Topics Seminar used by mental health counselors (e.g., treatment outcome will be stressed as well. and is- Examine basic approaches, principles, and ment. It begins with an in-depth study of the in Counseling Psychology therapeutic, psychosocial, psychoeduca- Prerequisites: PSY 502, PSY 504, PSY 708; PSY 502 sues, strengthening boundaries and build- procedures of counseling. Students engage Massachusetts law on the Requirements TBA – TBA, 3 credits tional). Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 and PSY 504 may be taken concurrently ing coping strategies. Prerequisites: PSY 500, in some directed role playing of counsel- for Licensure as a Mental Health Coun- This course is designed to provide students PSY 600, PSY 708 ing techniques as well as prepare a class selor covering topics from educational to with contemporary topics and issues in PSY 708 Cognitive Assessment PSY 712 Cognitive-Behavioral demonstration based on their personal inte- pre- and post-masters supervised practice psychotherapy. Topics will be chosen on and Psychotherapy Interventions with Children PSY 715 Cognitive-Behavioral gration of readings and practice. Research requirements. Other topics covered include timeliness, interest, and relevance to cur- Fall/Spring – Volungis, 3 credits Summer – Volungis, 3 credits Assessment of Adults related to counseling as well as issues re- the history and reasons behind professional rent psychological practice. The course will The focus of this course is on a psycho- The purpose of this course is to acquaint Spring – Doerfler, 3 credits garding the nature of the counseling rela- regulation in the mental health professions, allow students the opportunity to exam- therapeutic understanding of cognitive the student with a variety of therapeutic This course reviews the basic principles that tionship are considered. Prerequisites: PSY the licensing exam, job searching, special- ine current issues with greater detail than structure and content as it influences the techniques designed to address childhood guide assessment of clinical problems us- 500 and PSY 504, may be taken concurrently ization of practice, continued education would be possible in other course offerings. client’s , emotional states, and difficulties. A framework for evaluating and ing a cognitive-behavioral framework. Stu- and training, private practice consider- Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 600 behavior. The theory and practice of Kel- choosing a treatment approach and a brief dents will learn about several assessment PSY 604 Ethical Principles ations, and licensing laws in other states. ly, Beck, Meichenbaum, and Ellis receive overview of diagnostic classification sys- strategies including behavioral observation, for Counselors A major emphasis is on helping the student PSY 701 Marital Therapy systematic treatment. Personal construct tems and their relevance to treatment will self-report, self-monitoring, and structured Fall/Spring – Weagraff, 3 credits explore professional identity issues by ask- Summer – Bozicas, 3 credits assessment, cognitive modification, stress be provided. Practical techniques will be interviews and rating scales. Special atten- The purpose of this course is to provide stu- ing such questions as “What does it mean This course focuses on contemporary theo- inoculation training, self-instructional meth- reviewed including: interviewing, interven- tion will be paid to the assessment of anxi-

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ety, depression, addictive behaviors, social environments, this course will attempt to health counselors, psychologists, and so- PSY 802 Counseling Internship I integrate professional knowledge and skills. permission of the Practicum/Internship Co- skills, and marital dysfunction. The import- provide the student with an appreciation cial workers to have a thorough knowledge (Clinic Setting) Advanced Counseling Practicum provides ordinator is required in order to arrange an ant link between assessment and treat- of how these influence a child’s personal of how psychotropic medications are used Fall – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits an opportunity to perform some of the internship placement that is appropriate to ment planning, and evaluating treatment identity and actual behavior as well as an and how they work in the human body. Internship involves placement in a clinical activities that a mental health counselor the student’s academic and career goals. outcome will be stressed as well. Prerequi- understanding of the need to take these This course will cover significant medical setting to enable students to work with cli- would perform under the direct supervision Prerequisites: Consent of the Practicum Coordi- sites: PSY 500, PSY 504, PSY 600, PSY 708; PSY 504 into account in developing viable clinical aspects of the use of these drugs, includ- ents under professional supervision and of a licensed mental health professional. nator and completion of PSY 811, PSY 812 and two may be taken concurrently interventions. Prerequisites: PSY 500, PSY 502, ing indications based on diagnosis, physi- to acquaint students with the structure, In addition to the supervised practicum, advanced (700-level) counseling courses PSY 600, PSY 708 ological functions, side effects, and criteria operation, and procedures of a clinical set- the course involves a weekly seminar. Pri- PSY 716 Cognitive-Behavioral Inter- for evaluating client response and recom- ting. The internship is intended to enable or permission of the Practicum/Internship ventions for Depression and Anxiety PSY 727 Assessment and Treatment mending further treatment or reevaluation. the student to refine and enhance basic Coordinator is required in order to arrange Summer – Doerfler, 3 credits of ADHD counseling skills, develop more advanced a practicum placement that is appropriate COLLEGE ACCREDITATION The purpose of this course is to acquaint Spring – Bozicas/Murphy, 3 credits PSY 790 Professional Integrative counseling skills, and integrate profession- to the student’s academic and career goals. the student with cognitive behavioral the- The purpose of this course is to provide Seminar al knowledge and skills appropriate to the Prerequisites: Consent of the Practicum Coordina- Accredited by: ories of the etiology and treatment of de- students with an overview of the nature, Fall – Kuersten-Hogan/Volungis/Doerfler, student’s career goals. In addition to the tor and completion of PSY 500, PSY 600, or their New England Association of Schools pression and anxiety. Topics to be covered diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of 3 credits supervised field experience, this course in- equivalent and Colleges, Inc. include the diagnosis of depressive and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in This course is designed to facilitate the syn- volves a weekly seminar. Prior permission Commonwealth of Massachusetts anxiety disorders, principles of cognitive children, adolescents, and adults. As part thesis and integration of theory, practice, of the Internship Coordinator is required in PSY 812 Advanced Counseling Department of Elementary and behavioral assessment, evaluation of of this overview, various empirical, clinical, and research related to psychotherapy. order to arrange for an internship setting Internship I (Clinic Setting) & Secondary Education suicidal ideation and behavior, and thera- and controversial issues will be discussed Special attention will be paid to issues of appropriate to the student’s academic and Fall – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits peutic techniques to alleviate depression and critically examined within a develop- case conceptualization, psychological as- career goals. Advanced Counseling Internship involves Council on Rehabilitation Education and anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral ap- mental framework. Students will be exposed sessment, and the efficacy of psychothera- Prerequisites: Consent of the Internship Coordi- placement in a clinical setting to enable stu- proaches that have been empirically vali- to materials which will help them answer py. In addition, students will be encouraged nator and completion of PSY 801, and two ad- dents to work with clients under profession- COLLEGE’S MISSION dated will be emphasized. Prerequisites: PSY the following questions: What is ADHD? Is to develop a more sophisticated under- vanced (700-level) counseling courses al supervision and to acquaint students with Assumption College, rooted in the 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 it a real disorder? Are we over-diagnosing standing of psychological interventions for the structure, operation, and procedures of Catholic intellectual tradition, strives and over-medicating children? Do we have specific psychosocial problems and diffi- PSY 803 Counseling Internship II a clinical setting. The internship is intended to form graduates known for critical PSY 718 Psychological Interventions reliable and valid methods of diagnosing it? culties. Prerequisites: PSY 708, PSY 801 for MA to enable the student to refine and devel- (Clinic Setting) , thoughtful citizenship for Addictive Behaviors What are the best ways of assessing and candidates Spring – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits op more advanced counseling skills and to and compassionate service. We Spring – Doerfler, 3 credits treating ADHD? How does ADHD differ in Internship involves placement in a clinical integrate professional knowledge and skills pursue these ambitious goals through The purpose of this course is to acquaint children and adults? How does ADHD in- PSY 800 Directed Study setting to enable students to work with cli- appropriate to the student’s career goals. In the student with psychological theories of teract with the Americans with Disabilities Summer/Fall/Spring – Staff, 3 credits ents under professional supervision and addition to the supervised field experience, a curriculum grounded in the liberal the etiology and treatment of addictive be- Act (ADA)? This course will cover child, Individually supervised study and projects to acquaint students with the structure, this course involves a weekly seminar. Prior arts and extending to the domain of haviors. Topics covered include the diag- adolescent, and adult presentations of this with program advisor where appropriate. operation, and procedures of a clinical set- permission of the Practicum/Internship Co- professional studies. Enlivened by the nosis of addictive behaviors (alcohol and disorder and present empirically-supported Students may take no more than two di- ting. The internship is intended to enable ordinator is required in order to arrange an Catholic affirmation of the harmony of drug abuse, tobacco use), pharmacological interventions specific to each population. rected studies. the student to refine and enhance basic internship placement that is appropriate to faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit effects of various substances, principles of An overview of psychopharmacological counseling skills, develop more advanced the student’s academic and career goals. of the truth, to transform the minds and psychological assessment, evaluation of cli- treatments as well as specific parent-train- PSY 801 Counseling Practicum counseling skills, and integrate profession- Prerequisites: Consent of the Practicum/Intern- hearts of students. Assumption favors ents’ to change, and therapeutic ing programs will be discussed. Prerequi- Summer – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits al knowledge and skills appropriate to the ship Coordinator and completion of PSY 811 and diversity and ecumenically welcomes techniques for changing addictive behav- sites: PSY 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 Counseling Practicum involves placement student’s career goals. In addition to the two advanced (700-level) counseling courses all who share its goals. iors. Interventions that are most strongly in a clinical setting to enable students to supervised field experience, this course in- supported by outcome research will be PSY 728 Psychopharmacology develop basic counseling skills and inte- PSY 813 Advanced Counseling volves a weekly seminar. Prior permission ASSUMPTIONIST emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: PSY for Counselors grate professional knowledge and skills. of the Internship Coordinator is required in Internship II (Clinic Setting) 500, PSY 600, PSY 708 Fall/Spring – Moran, 3 credits Counseling Practicum provides an oppor- order to arrange for an internship setting Spring – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits SPONSORSHIP This course is designed to provide mental tunity to perform, on a limited basis and un- appropriate to the student’s academic and Advanced Counseling Internship involves The order of the Augustinians of the PSY 720 Systems Interventions health counselors with a practical overview der supervision, some of the activities that career goals. placement in a clinical setting to enable stu- Assumption, founders of Assumption with Children of the most commonly prescribed psychiat- a mental health counselor would perform. Prerequisites: Consent of the Internship Coordi- dents to work with clients under profession- College, was begun by an educator Fall – Kennedy, 3 credits ric medications. Psychotropic medications In addition to the supervised practicum, nator and completion of PSY 801, PSY 802, and al supervision and to acquaint students with whose most cherished project was the This course will offer an opportunity to ex- are considered to be important treatments this course involves a weekly seminar. Prior two advanced (700-level) counseling courses the structure, operation, and procedures of establishment of a Catholic university. plore clinical interventions with children for many psychological disorders and these permission of the Practicum Coordinator is a clinical setting. The internship is intended Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon envisioned an and adolescents within the major contexts drugs are often combined with psychother- required in order to arrange for a practicum PSY 811 Advanced Counseling to enable the student to refine and devel- institution committed to academic influencing their development and mental apy for the treatment of a wide range of setting appropriate to the student’s aca- Practicum op more advanced counseling skills and to excellence. Father d’Alzon was also health – their families, schools, commu- psychological disorders. Even though med- demic and career goals. Summer – Bozicas/Rosen, 4 credits integrate professional knowledge and skills nities, and legal system. Emphasizing the ication decisions are made by professionals Prerequisites: Consent of the Practicum Coordina- Advanced Counseling Practicum involves appropriate to the student’s career goals. In devoted to helping people learn, adapt, fact that children and youth are particular- who are trained in medicine and licensed tor and completion of PSY 500, PSY 600 placement in a clinical setting to enable addition to the supervised field experience, grow and change in various ways. ly susceptible and dependent upon their to prescribe drugs, it is beneficial for mental students to develop counseling skills and this course involves a weekly seminar. Prior

15 16 Meet the Clinical Counseling Psychology Faculty Lecturers: Brenda King at the Center for Psychiatry at St. Vincent Psychology (2009) Hospital, Clinical Director for Prescott Health Leonard A. Doerfler strategies that reduce cognitive effort in the works with children and families in a George D. Bozicas B.L.S., Assumption College Care, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Professor and Director, production of skilled manual actions. Dr. private practice in West Boylston. Dr. Psychology (1989) M.S., Psy.D., Antioch University Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Clinical Counseling Psychology Program Fitzpatrick is an experimental psychologist. Kuersten-Hogan is a clinical psychologist. B.S., Fitchburg State College New England M.A., Assumption College Dr. King’s clinical specialties include cognitive Paul M. Rosen Director, Aaron T. Beck Institute Ph.D., University of Rhode Island behavioral interventions for psychological Maria D. Kalpidou Allison M. Stoner Psychology (1989) for Cognitive Studies disorders associated with midlife and late life, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2017 Dr. Bozicas’ clinical interests include family B.A., University of Massachusetts Associate Professor of Psychology, 1998 chronic pain and other health conditions. Professor of Psychology, 1989 of origin issues in individual psychotherapy, M.A., University of Denver Her academic and clinical interests include B.A., Aristotle University B.A., University of Notre Dame treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity Ph.D., University of Denver Diplomate and Fellow, disorder in children, adolescents, and adults, women’s roles and mental health, the effects of (Thessalonki, Greece) M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and marital and couples therapy. He is a stress on physical illness and and chronic pain, Dr. Rosen’s clinical interests include self- M.A., Tufts University Ph.D., and successful aging. Dr. King is currently mutilation in children and adolescents and [email protected] clinical psychologist who is a member of a Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University private mental health group practice. with the UMass Primary Care Patient Centered severe psychopathology in adolescents. He UMass Medical School, Dr. Stoner has broad Medical Home Program as Care Advisor where is a clinical psychologist and Clinical Director Phone: (508) 767-7294, of Educational Support Programs at the interest in the resilience of Dana Kennedy, MSW she works within the population-based medical Fellow, Association for Behavioral Office: Kennedy 137 model providing services as a clinical and Central Massachusetts Special Education youth, and her research Psychology (2009) and Cognitive Therapies health psychologist on cognitive and Collaborative. [email protected] B.A., DePauw University explores predictors of behavioral change with groups and individuals B.S., University of Pittsburgh M.A., MSW, Boston University School Dr. Kalpidou’s interests positive mental health to promote health behavior change and John D. Weagraff, Jr. of Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia focus on socioemotional outcomes of high- primary prevention. Psychology (1995) development of young needs, at-risk youth served in various Professor Kennedy’s clinical interests include B.A., M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Phone: (508) 767-7549, assessment and treatment of children Peter W. Moran M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School children. Her work care systems. Her current research Office: Kennedy 133 and adolescents who have psychological Psychology (1992) Ph.D., Boston College [email protected] examines the investigates clinical outcomes for youth problems. She specializes in the assessment B.A., Assumption College Psy.D., Massachusetts School co-regulation of aversive with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families and treatment of obsessive compulsive M.A., State University of New York, of Professional Psychology Dr. Doerfler’s clinical behaviors in the mother-child interactions, through projects aimed at establishing and disorder, anxiety disorders, and attention Plattsburg Dr. Weagraff’s clinical interests include ethical and research interests the relationship of behavioral and maintaining a clinical outcomes registry deficit hyperactivity disorder. She is Assistant Ph.D., Brigham Young University and professional issues in counseling and Clinical Director of Ellsworth Child and Family include cognitive emotional self-regulation in preschool age and applying an illness-specific risk-taking Dr. Moran’s clinical interests include psychotherapy. He is a clinical psychologist Counseling Center of Children’s Friend, Inc. behavioral and children, and psychosocial adjustment model to youth with CF. Dr. Stoner is a cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety and and also a minister; Dr. Weagraff works in the Department of Pastoral Care Services at interpersonal models in immigrant children. Dr. Kalpidou is a child clinical psychologist, and her clinical mood disorders, psychotherapy outcome assessment, and managed care issues in Westboro State Hospital. of mood disorders, development psychologist. experience includes work in the school, predictors of psychiatric hospitalization, clinical practice. He is a clinical psychologist hospital, and outpatient settings. psychotherapy outcome assessment, Regina Kuersten-Hogan psychosocial adjustment to life- Associate Professor of Psychology, 2007 Adam M. Volungis threatening illness, and assessment of City Living in the Heart of New England Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2011 depression and post-traumatic stress B.A., University of Massachusetts at Boston disorder in heart attack survivors. B.A., Saint Anselm College Assumption College is located in Worcester Massachusetts, M.A., Ph.D., Clark University M.A., Assumption College New England’s second-largest city, and home to 12 colleges Paula Fitzpatrick Phone: (508) 767-7587, Ph.D., Indiana University- Bloomington and more than 30,000 students. The campus is nestled on Professor of Psychology, 1996 Office: Kennedy 145 185 park-like acres in a safe and serene section of the city, Phone: (508) 767-7258, B.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut [email protected] with easy access to internships and entertainment. Office: Kennedy 218 Phone: (508) 767-7550, Dr. Kuersten-Hogan’s [email protected] Office: Kennedy 138 research interests The college offers graduate students the opportunity to attend Dr. Volungis’ research [email protected] include family dynamics, interests include numerous free lectures and events, and you have complete especially emotion Dr. Fitzpatrick’s prevention of school/ access to the Plourde Recreation Center, a state-of-the-art expression and co- research focuses on youth violence, facility with a beautiful pool, cardio and weight machines, and parenting interactions in understanding the transportation of families, and their role in children’s early racquetball and squash courts. function of evidence-based cognitive and emotional development. and cognition in practices, organizational management Her current research focuses on couples’ Listed on Forbes.com as one of the top-10 most livable cities movement, the in non-profit mental health settings, and experiences with their transition to acquisition of new skills, and becoming predictors/ comorbidity of psychiatric in the country, metro-Worcester has a population of almost parenthood and family adjustment in the proficient in performing these skills. hospitalizations. He is a counseling 800,000. Fine dining to exotic foods, an eclectic music scene Travel to nearby Boston on one of the numerous daily trains first year of infants’ life. Dr. Kuersten- Her current research investigates the psychologist and his clinical experience and a vibrant art community are part of the diverse culture from Worcester. The diverse beauties of New England are just Hogan is also interested in developing role of touch in using hand-held tools, includes working in psychiatric, therapeutic tools to help implement of the city. Whether it’s sports teams, concerts by highly ac- an hour’s drive away, with mountains to the north and the the perceptual and cognitive principals residential, and outpatient settings serving cognitive-behavioral interventions with claimed artists, or national theatrical touring companies, there Atlantic Ocean to the east. Boston, Providence and Hartford are that foster the development of manual youth, families, and adults. children. In addition, Dr. Kuersten-Hogan skills, and the kinds of movement control are numerous entertainment options in Worcester. about 45 miles away and New York City is a three-hour drive. 17 18 “The first place that I call whenever a position becomes available.”

– RUSSELL BARKLEY, PH.D. CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY & PEDIATRICS MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FORMER PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY & NEUROLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL CENTER

“The first place that I call whenever a position becomes available for a person with a master’s degree in psychology is Assumption College. In my former role as director of psychology and senior clinical research scientist at UMass Medical Center, I hired a number of graduates from the Clinical Counseling Psychology program at Assumption College. I found them to be exceptionally well-trained individuals with a strong dedication to the field of psychology and sound scientific and clinical experience.”

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