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University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 GRADUATE PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................................................... GRADUATE PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................................................................... Admission Procedures Graduate Admission Requirements...................................................................................................................................................................................... Application Process For doctoral admission requirements please refer to the doctoral Students seeking admission to the University's graduate programs section of the catalog. Most graduate programs have additional in business, management, information systems, nursing, counsel- admission requirements listed within the program specific infor- ing, or education begin the admission process by submitting a mation. complete and accurate application. An application which is later All applicants are expected to meet the following admission verified to contain incomplete, false or misleading information requirements: may be grounds for dismissal and administrative withdrawal. A bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university with Once the application has been received by the University, appli- approved institutional accreditation, or that is a candidate for cants are responsible for ensuring the completion of their admis- accreditation, or comparable bachelor's degree or higher earned sion file. No applicant will be formally accepted for admission at a recognized foreign institution or a master's degree from an until their admission file is complete and officially evaluated. For- ABA accredited institution (i.e., JD, LLB, LLM). If the institution mal written notice is provided by the central Office of Admissions became accredited while the applicant was attending, a & Evaluation upon formal acceptance. minimum of 75% of the coursework taken toward the degree The University will advise students which admission file docu- must have been completed while the institution was accredited ments are required in order to begin a program of study. Students or during the candidacy period. may attend their first four courses under Applicant status. Stu- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all coursework listed on the degree dents, however, must submit all admission documentation and posted transcript at the same level as the conferred degree is gain unconditional admission status prior to the start of their fifth required for admission. Transfer coursework that was earned course. Students failing to submit all documentation prior to the outside of the institution that conferred the degree will not be end of the required time frame will be administratively withdrawn calculated into the cumulative GPA for admissibility. until formally admitted by the central Office of Admissions & Eval- Applicants who completed high school/secondary school uation. The University cannot guarantee that a student who begins outside of the US, in a country where English is not the official course work under Applicant status will be admitted to the degree language, must meet one of the following exceptions in order to program. meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement: Applications of individuals who have not gained admission or Achieved a minimum score of 9 on the TOEFL Essentials enrolled in the University will be kept on file for one year. After exam, or a score of 213 on the computer-based test (cBT), or a that time, the applicant is required to submit a new application and score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), or a score of 550 material. A second application fee (if applicable) is not required. on the written-based test (wBT) on the Test of English as a Transcript Requests of Other Institutions Foreign Language (TOEFL) within two years of application Because institutions vary in the time they take to respond to tran- to the University. script requests, all transcripts should be requested immediately Achieved a minimum passing score of 750 on the Test of upon submission of an application and application fee (if applica- English as an International Communication (TOEIC) within ble). University staff will process all requests for transcripts on two years of application to the University. behalf of the student unless the transferring institution does not Achieved a minimum passing score of 6.5 on the test of the accept third party requests. However, it remains the student's International English Language Testing System (IELTS) responsibility to ensure that all transcripts are submitted to the within two years of application to the University. University. The student must sign a "Transcript Request Form" for Achieved a minimum score of 69 on the Berlitz Online Test of each transcript being requested from educational institutions. The Reading and Listening Skills - English or a minimum score of University's application fee (if applicable) covers the student's 550 on the Berlitz Online English Proficiency Exam (prior to expense for requesting official transcripts. 02/01/2012) within two years of application to the University. 221 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Successful completion of the approved ESL series of courses completed at: Canadian College of English Language (CCEL), International Language Schools of Canada (ILSC) or Kaplan. Achieved a minimum score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Exam within two years of application to the University. Achieved a minimum passing score of 100 on the Duolingo English Test within two years of application to the University. Achieved a minimum passing score of 170 on any one of the five acceptable Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (no time frame required). Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements for admission: Be a citizen of the United States Have been granted permanent residency Have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies Have been granted asylum or refugee status Have been granted temporary protected status and has been verified through Citizenship and Immigration Service that the country is eligible for TPS status at the time of application sign date (applicant's visa type must be TPS). Applicants who reside in Canada must meet one of the following requirements for admission: Be a legal resident of Canada Be a landed immigrant Have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies Signed Hardware/Software Agreement Completion of any state-specific required documents or forms Applicants who have been expelled from other post-secondary institutions (e.g., colleges and universities) are not eligible for admission to University of Phoenix (UOPX). Anyone who has been expelled from UOPX is not eligible for readmission to UOPX. No appeals will be accepted. Program Length........................................................................................... The anticipated "normal time" to complete a master level program is as follows: Education - 68 to 94 weeks, Health Professions (single degree) - 84 to 90 weeks, Health Professions (Competency Based) - 48 weeks, Health Professions (dual degree) - 117 weeks, Nursing (single degree) - 87 to 133 weeks, Nursing (MSN/FNP) - 150 weeks, Social and Behavioral Sciences (Criminal Justice, Psychol- ogy, Public Administration) - 72 to 104 weeks, Social and Behav- ioral Sciences (Counseling) - 158 to 173 weeks, Business and Information Technology - 72 to 102 weeks, Business and Information Technology (Competency Based) - 48 weeks. The ranges provided above account for possible concentrations and/or bridge versions available within the chosen degree program. The term "normal time" means the length of time it would take a student to complete this program if the student is continuously enrolled, takes a full course load successfully com- pletes each attempted course and does not have any transfer cred- its. Students may exceed or complete prior to the anticipated "nor- mal time" for a variety of reasons that are individual to the stu- dent. 222  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES..................................................................................................................................................................................... COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES..................................................................................................................................................................................... The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers undergraduate Program Student Learning Outcomes and graduate degree programs in a number of diverse academic In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University areas including counseling, psychology, social work, criminal jus- Learning Goals, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduat- tice and security, and public administration. The College provides ing students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowl- innovative, relevant, and student-focused educational programs edge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to designed to prepare students for opportunities of service and lead- demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you com- ership in the fields of social and behavioral sciences. These pro- plete this program. grams are developed and taught by highly skilled practitioners in Students will develop a professional identity as an advocate and their respective fields who emphasize knowledge, skills, disposi- steward for the counseling profession. tions, and lifelong learning as essential elements for professional practice. Through individual and collaborative work in theory and Social and Cultural Diversity: Students will integrate social and practice, students can acquire the knowledge and skills needed for cultural diversity competencies into their practice as a today's work environment. professional counselor. Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Human and Growth Development: Students will integrate Health Counseling human growth and development theories and principles into........................................................................................... their counseling practices. The following Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Career Development: Students will integrate career Health Counseling (MSC/CCMH) program is offered at these development theories and principles into their counseling University of Phoenix campus locations: Online, depending on practices. state of residency. The availability of programs depend on student Counseling and Helping Relationships: Students will integrate demand and other factors. Not all programs may be available to all counseling theories, models, and techniques into their residents of all states. Please contact your enrollment representative counseling practices. for more information............................................................................................ Group Counseling and Group Work: Students will integrate The Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health Coun- group counseling theories and practices into their counseling seling is a 60-63 credit program that prepares graduates to work as practices. practitioners with diverse clients in various mental health environ- Assessment and Testing: Students will execute counseling ments, including private practice, hospitals, and public and private assessment and testing processes and procedures to guide their mental health agencies. Students learn the foundations of counsel- practice as a clinical mental health counselor. ing including theories and their application with groups and indi- Research and Program Evaluation: Students will evaluate viduals; assessment and evaluation; counseling and consultative research and programs to inform counseling practice relationships; career planning; research methods; legal and ethical concerns, trauma and crisis, and program development, imple- Program Category Requirements and Prerequisites for the mentation, and evaluation. The program addresses critical issues MSC/CCMH facing clinical mental health counselors and includes supervised Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a ~ symbol practicum and internship experiences where students obtain prac- following the course number. Course descriptions for all courses tical experience prior to graduation. Students in the program must are listed in the Course Guide section of the catalog (page B-1). pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Counseling Fundamentals, 13 total credits (CPCE) as part of the graduation requirements. CCMH 504 ~........................................................................... 3 credits Program Purpose Individual and Family Development Across the Life Span The Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health CCMH 506 ~........................................................................... 3 credits Counseling program prepares students for licensure as a Personality Theories and Counseling Models professional counselor in jurisdictions where it is offered. In order CCMH 515 ~........................................................................... 3 credits to practice as a counselor in most states, the student must be Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling licensed as an LPC (licensed professional counselor), MFT CCMH 510 ~........................................................................... 3 credits (marriage and family therapist), or other comparable state Multi-Cultural Issues in Mental Health Counseling professional license designation. License requirements vary by CNSL 503R ~............................................................................. 1 credit state. Students should ensure they stay updated on the licensure Residency I requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice. Review state licensure requirements at www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/ccmh 223 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Counseling Skills, 19 total credits Degree Requirements for the MSC/CCMH CCMH 525 ~............................................................................3 credits Completion of a minimum of 60 credits Research Methods for Mental Health Counselors Required Course of Study: 60 credits CCMH 535 ~............................................................................3 credits A minimum program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Psychometrics Students are required to complete and to score at or above the CCMH 544 ~............................................................................3 credits minimum criterion for the Counselor Preparation Introduction to Clinical Assessment Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) or another assessment/ CCMH 548 ~............................................................................3 credits examination instrument as authorized by the Dean of the Psychopathology: Advanced Clinical Assessment College. Successful completion of the capstone assessment is a CCMH 551 ~............................................................................3 credits degree completion and graduation requirement. Capstone Individual Counseling examinations may not be scheduled before completion of core CCMH 558 ~............................................................................3 credits curriculum requirements. The University provides students Crisis Intervention and Trauma with the opportunity to take the exam three times at no cost. CNSL 513R ~............................................................................ 1 credit Additional attempts to pass the exam are the student's financial Residency II responsibility. Counseling Specialties, 19 total credits This program requires a score at or above the minimum CMHC 551 ~............................................................................3 credits criterion on a capstone examination. Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy Completion of Internship (600 hours) and Practicum (100 hours). CCMH 522 ~............................................................................3 credits The diploma awarded for this program will read as: Psychopharmacology Master of Science in Counseling CCMH 540 ~............................................................................3 credits Clinical Mental Health Counseling Career and Vocational Counseling Academic Progression Requirements for the MSC/CCMH CCMH 561 ~............................................................................3 credits Dependency and Addictions Residency courses contain multiple requirements for academic CCMH 565 ~............................................................................3 credits progression therefore, sufficient time is needed for faculty to Family, Couple, and Child Counseling conduct a thorough assessment of student coursework. CCMH 568 ~............................................................................3 credits Residency courses are: CNSL 503R, CNSL 513R, CNSL 523R Group Counseling Clinical Practice courses contain multiple requirements for CNSL 523R ~............................................................................ 1 credit academic progression; therefore sufficient time is needed for Residency III faculty to conduct a thorough assessment of student Clinical Placement, 9 total credits coursework. Clinical Practice courses are: CCMH 592, CCMH CCMH 592 ~............................................................................3 credits 597A, CCMH 597B Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Completion of all courses with a grade of "B-" or better. Students CCMH 597A~.........................................................................3 credits must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Internship A Academic Standing and Minimum Grade Requirements for the CCMH 597B ~..........................................................................3 credits MSC/CCMH Internship B Students in this program may not attend any further courses The University reserves the right to modify the required course of after being assigned a grade of incomplete in CNSL 503R, study. CCMH 535, CCMH 544, CCMH 548, CNSL 513R, CCMH 568, Additional Admission Requirements for the MSC/CCMH CNSL 523R, and CCMH 592. All applicants are expected to meet the following admissions All MSC courses, except for courses that are outlined in the requirements: syllabus as Pass/Fail, must be completed with a grade of "B-" or A signed Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form. better. MSC students will be placed on Scholastic A signed Professional Counseling Non-Academic Requirement Disqualification if a minimum grade of "B-" is not attained. If a Addendum Form student repeats a course due to receiving a grade that is less Successful completion of CCMH 502, Graduate Portfolio. If the than a "B-" and does not receive a grade of "B-" or better the applicant is denied admission because of the unacceptable second time, the student will be scholastically suspended, grade, the applicant may retake CCMH 502 in 30 days. An permanently withdrawn, from this program. applicant failing CCMH 502 on the second attempt must wait Students who have been scholastically disqualified will not be three (3) months before the next re-attempt. Applicants will be allowed to continue in their degree program until they have required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process taken the following steps: before their third re-attempt. Passing CCMH 502 is limited to a Completion of the academic progression student agreement total of three attempts. If the applicant does not meet the form, signed by the student and returned to the appointed minimum grade requirement on the third attempt, the applicant administrator. will be denied admission, and administratively withdrawn from Retake of the course which placed them on scholastic this program. disqualification and satisfy the grade requirement. 224  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Students must successfully complete CNSL 503R Graduate Re-entry for the MSC/CCMH Portfolio Residency I in order to continue in this program. Any student who has been out of attendance for more than 365 Students who don't successfully complete CNSL 503R may not days from the last date of positive recorded attendance in a enroll in any subsequent coursework until the course has been program applicable course is considered a re-entry student. Re- successfully completed. Students who fail CSNL 503R may entry students must retake the portfolio course if they never repeat the course after three (3) months and will be required to completed a residency course; otherwise, they will be required follow the Supplemental Standards referral process. If the to retake the most recently graded residency course. Re-entry student does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the students who must retake the portfolio course must pass it second attempt, the student will be scholastically suspended, before being re-admitted to the program. Re-entry students who permanently withdrawn, from this program. must retake a residency course will be re-admitted to the Students who fail to meet the minimum grade requirement for program prior to scheduling the course. CNSL 513R, CNSL 523R, CCMH 592, CCMH 597A, and CCMH Students seeking re-entry into the program are required to 597B will be required to follow the Supplemental Standards submit an appeal to the Student Appeals Center (SAC). referral process. The Residencies and Clinical Placements are If students retake CCMH 502 Graduate Portfolio and they do not key components of the MSC/CCMH program and failure to pass the course, they will be denied admission and may retake meet the minimum grade requirement will require a robust CCMH 502 in three (3) months as long as they would not exceed remediation plan with input from a college designee. three total attempts to complete the course. Students will be Students in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process graduate programs may not transfer credit to the University before the third re-attempt. Passing Graduate Portfolio is from courses taken from other schools while academically or limited to a total of three attempts, which includes the attempts scholastically disqualified. prior to their original admission to the program. If the student Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the MSC/ does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the third CCMH attempt, the student will be denied admission, and Students must meet the established University residency require- administratively withdrawn from this program. ment for degree conferral. The University requires that the follow- If students are required to retake a residency course, they must ing minimum number of credits in the required course of study receive a grade of "B-" or better in order to continue in the must be completed at UOPX: program. Students will be placed in Scholastic Disqualification MSC/CCMH: 51 credits student academic status if a minimum grade of "B-" is not In order to be granted a waiver for a course in the required course attained. Students who receive an Incomplete (I) grade may not of study, students must have completed a previous course that enroll in any other coursework until the minimum grade meets the following criteria: requirement has been met. Students who fail the residency The course must have been completed and documented with an course may repeat the course after three (3) months and will be official transcript from a college or university with ACCJC, required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process. HLC, MSCHE, NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC If the student does not meet the minimum grade requirement on accreditation, or that is a candidate for ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, the second attempt, the student will be scholastically NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC accreditation. suspended, and permanently withdrawn from this program. The course must have been completed within the past five (5) No appeals will be accepted for re-entry to an expired program. years from the original program Enrollment Agreement sign date with a grade of "B-" or better. The course must be comparable in content and semester academic credits to the University course it is replacing and must be an equivalent level or higher-level course (e.g., graduate level coursework may be used to waive graduate or undergraduate coursework). Course descriptions must be included with the course waiver form in order for the Office of Admissions and Evaluation to review the course waiver request. Students in this program may waive a maximum of 9 credits from the required course of study. The following course(s) may not be waived: CCMH 544, CCMH 548, CCMH 592, CCMH 597A, CCMH 597B, CNSL 503R, CNSL 513R, and CNSL 523R 225 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Counseling and Helping Relationships: Students will integrate Health Counseling (California)........................................................................................... counseling theories, models, and techniques into their counseling practices. The following Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Group Counseling and Group Work: Students will integrate Health Counseling (MSC/CCMH) program is offered at these group counseling theories and practices into their counseling University of Phoenix campus locations: Online, depending on practices. state of residency. The availability of programs depend on student Assessment and Testing: Students will execute counseling demand and other factors. Not all programs may be available to all assessment and testing processes and procedures to guide their residents of all states. Please contact your enrollment representative practice as a clinical mental health counselor. for more information............................................................................................ Research and Program Evaluation: Students will evaluate The Master of Science in Counseling Clinical Mental Health Coun- research and programs to inform counseling practice seling is a 60-63 credit program that prepares graduates to work as Program Category Requirements and Prerequisites for the practitioners with diverse clients in various mental health environ- MSC/CCMH ments, including private practice, hospitals, and public and private Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a ~ symbol mental health agencies. Students learn the foundations of counsel- following the course number. Course descriptions for all courses ing including theories and their application with groups and indi- are listed in the Course Guide section of the catalog (page B-1). viduals; assessment and evaluation; counseling and consultative relationships; career planning; research methods; legal and ethical Counseling Fundamentals, 13 total credits concerns, trauma and crisis, and program development, imple- CCMH 504 ~............................................................................3 credits mentation, and evaluation. The program addresses critical issues Individual and Family Development Across the Life Span facing clinical mental health counselors and includes supervised CCMH 506 ~............................................................................3 credits practicum and internship experiences where students obtain prac- Personality Theories and Counseling Models tical experience prior to graduation. Students in the program must CCMH 515CA ~......................................................................3 credits pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling (CPCE) as part of the graduation requirements. CCMH 510CA ~......................................................................3 credits Program Purpose Multi-Cultural Issues in Mental Health Counseling The Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health CNSL 503R ~.............................................................................1 credit Counseling program meets the California Licensed Professional Residency I Clinical Counselor (LPCC) educational requirements for Counseling Skills, 19 total credits registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an CCMH 525 ~............................................................................3 credits Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Upon successful Research Methods for Mental Health Counselors completion of all educational requirements and required CCMH 535 ~............................................................................3 credits postgraduate supervised clinical hours, graduates are eligible to sit Psychometrics for LPCC licensure exam in California. Students should ensure CCMH 544 ~............................................................................3 credits they stay updated on the licensure requirements in any state in Introduction to Clinical Assessment which the student desires to practice. Review state licensure CCMH 548 ~............................................................................3 credits requirements at Psychopathology: Advanced Clinical Assessment www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/ccmh CCMH 551 ~............................................................................3 credits Program Student Learning Outcomes Individual Counseling In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University CCMH 558 ~............................................................................3 credits Learning Goals, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduat- Crisis Intervention and Trauma ing students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowl- CNSL 513R ~.............................................................................1 credit edge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to Residency II demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you com- Counseling Specialties, 19 total credits plete this program. CMHC 551 ~............................................................................3 credits Students will develop a professional identity as an advocate and Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy steward for the counseling profession. CCMH 522 ~............................................................................3 credits Social and Cultural Diversity: Students will integrate social and Psychopharmacology cultural diversity competencies into their practice as a CCMH 540 ~............................................................................3 credits professional counselor. Career and Vocational Counseling Human and Growth Development: Students will integrate CCMH 561 ~............................................................................3 credits human growth and development theories and principles into Dependency and Addictions their counseling practices. CCMH 565 ~............................................................................3 credits Career Development: Students will integrate career Family, Couple, and Child Counseling development theories and principles into their counseling CCMH 568 ~............................................................................3 credits practices. Group Counseling 226  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES CNSL 523R ~............................................................................. 1 credit Academic Progression Requirements for the MSC/CCMH Residency III Residency courses contain multiple requirements for academic Clinical Placement, 9 total credits progression therefore, sufficient time is needed for faculty to CCMH 592 ~............................................................................ 3 credits conduct a thorough assessment of student coursework. Practicum in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Residency courses are: CNSL 503R, CNSL 513R, CNSL 523R CCMH 597A~........................................................................ 3 credits Clinical Practice courses contain multiple requirements for Internship A academic progression; therefore sufficient time is needed for CCMH 597B ~......................................................................... 3 credits faculty to conduct a thorough assessment of student Internship B coursework. Clinical Practice courses are: CCMH 592, CCMH The University reserves the right to modify the required course of 597A, CCMH 597B study. Completion of all courses with a grade of "B-" or better. Students Additional Admission Requirements for the MSC/CCMH must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0. All applicants are expected to meet the following admissions Academic Standing and Minimum Grade Requirements for the requirements: MSC/CCMH A signed Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form. Students in this program may not attend any further courses A signed Professional Counseling Non-Academic Requirement after being assigned a grade of incomplete in CNSL 503R, Addendum Form CCMH 535, CCMH 544, CCMH 548, CNSL 513R, CCMH 568, Successful completion of CCMH 502, Graduate Portfolio. If the CNSL 523R, and CCMH 592. applicant is denied admission because of the unacceptable All MSC courses, except for courses that are outlined in the grade, the applicant may retake CCMH 502 in 30 days. An syllabus as Pass/Fail, must be completed with a grade of "B-" or applicant failing CCMH 502 on the second attempt must wait better. MSC students will be placed on Scholastic three (3) months before the next re-attempt. Applicants will be Disqualification if a minimum grade of "B-" is not attained. If a required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process student repeats a course due to receiving a grade that is less before their third re-attempt. Passing CCMH 502 is limited to a than a "B-" and does not receive a grade of "B-" or better the total of three attempts. If the applicant does not meet the second time, the student will be scholastically suspended, minimum grade requirement on the third attempt, the applicant permanently withdrawn, from this program. will be denied admission, and administratively withdrawn from Students who have been scholastically disqualified will not be this program. allowed to continue in their degree program until they have Degree Requirements for the MSC/CCMH taken the following steps: Completion of a minimum of 60 credits: Completion of the academic progression student agreement Required Course of Study: 60 credits form, signed by the student and returned to the appointed A minimum program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. administrator. Students are required to complete and to score at or above the Retake of the course which placed them on scholastic minimum criterion for the Counselor Preparation disqualification and satisfy the grade requirement. Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) or another assessment/ Students must successfully complete CNSL 503R Graduate examination instrument as authorized by the Dean of the Portfolio Residency I in order to continue in this program. College. Successful completion of the capstone assessment is a Students who don't successfully complete CNSL 503R may not degree completion and graduation requirement. Capstone enroll in any subsequent coursework until the course has been examinations may not be scheduled before completion of core successfully completed. Students who fail CSNL 503R may curriculum requirements. The University provides students repeat the course after three (3) months and will be required to with the opportunity to take the exam three times at no cost. follow the Supplemental Standards referral process. If the Additional attempts to pass the exam are the student's financial student does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the responsibility. second attempt, the student will be scholastically suspended, This program requires a score at or above the minimum permanently withdrawn, from this program. criterion on a capstone examination. Students who fail to meet the minimum grade requirement for Completion of Internship (600 hours) and Practicum (100 hours). CNSL 513R, CNSL 523R, CCMH 592, CCMH 597A, CCMH The diploma awarded for this program will read as: 597B, and CCMH 597C will be required to follow the Master of Science in Counseling Supplemental Standards referral process. The Residencies and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Placements are key components of the MSC/CCMH program and failure to meet the minimum grade requirement will require a robust remediation plan with input from a college designee. 227 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Students in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Re-entry for the MSC/CCMH graduate programs may not transfer credit to the University Any student who has been out of attendance for more than 365 from courses taken from other schools while academically or days from the last date of positive recorded attendance in a scholastically disqualified. program applicable course is considered a re-entry student. Re- Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the MSC/ entry students must retake the portfolio course if they never CCMH completed a residency course; otherwise, they will be required Students must meet the established University residency require- to retake the most recently graded residency course. Re-entry ment for degree conferral. The University requires that the follow- students who must retake the portfolio course must pass it ing minimum number of credits in the required course of study before being re-admitted to the program. Re-entry students who must be completed at UOPX: must retake a residency course will be re-admitted to the MSC/CCMH CA: 51 credits program prior to scheduling the course. In order to be granted a waiver for a course in the required course Students seeking re-entry into the program are required to of study, students must have completed a previous course that submit an appeal to the Student Appeals Center (SAC). meets the following criteria: If students retake CCMH 502 Graduate Portfolio and they do not The course must have been completed and documented with an pass the course, they will be denied admission and may retake official transcript from a college or university with ACCJC, CCMH 502 in three (3) months as long as they would not exceed HLC, MSCHE, NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC three total attempts to complete the course. Students will be accreditation, or that is a candidate for ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC accreditation. before the third re-attempt. Passing Graduate Portfolio is The course must have been completed within the past five (5) limited to a total of three attempts, which includes the attempts years from the original program Enrollment Agreement sign prior to their original admission to the program. If the student date with a grade of "B-" or better. does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the third The course must be comparable in content and semester attempt, the student will be denied admission, and academic credits to the University course it is replacing and administratively withdrawn from this program. must be an equivalent level or higher-level course (e.g., If students are required to retake a residency course, they must graduate level coursework may be used to waive graduate or receive a grade of "B-" or better in order to continue in the undergraduate coursework). Course descriptions must be program. Students will be placed in Scholastic Disqualification included with the course waiver form in order for the Office of student academic status if a minimum grade of "B-" is not Admissions and Evaluation to review the course waiver request. attained. Students who receive an Incomplete (I) grade may not Students in this program may waive a maximum of 9 credits from enroll in any other coursework until the minimum grade the required course of study. requirement has been met. Students who fail the residency The following course(s) may not be waived: CCMH 510CA, CCMH course may repeat the course after three (3) months and will be 515CA, CCMH 544, CCMH 548, CCMH 592, CCMH 597A, CCMH 597B, CNSL 503R, CNSL 513R, and CNSL 523R required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process. If the student does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the second attempt, the student will be scholastically suspended, and permanently withdrawn from this program. No appeals will be accepted for re-entry to an expired program. 228  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family Program Student Learning Outcomes and Child Therapy........................................................................................... In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduat- The following Master of Science in Counseling /Marriage, Family ing students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowl- and Child Therapy (MSC/MFCT) program is offered at these edge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to University of Phoenix campus locations: Online, depending on demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you com- state of residency. The availability of programs depend on student plete this program. demand and other factors. Not all programs may be available to all Develop a professional identity as an advocate and steward for residents of all states. Please contact your enrollment representative recovery-oriented care in the marriage and family therapy and for more information. clinical counseling professions............................................................................................ Integrate social and cultural diversity competencies in The Master of Science in Counseling degree program with a spe- professional practice. cialization in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy provides the Integrate human growth and development theories and required knowledge and skills for students to become competent principles in clinical practice. and ethical practitioners. The MSC/MFCT specialization provides an understanding of marriage and family therapy in recovery-ori- Integrate career development theories and principles in clinical ented care to the community. Students are involved in a variety of practice. educational and clinical activities that prepare them to help their Integrate counseling theories, models, and techniques in clinical clients achieve their goals. The program prepares graduates to practice. work as practitioners with diverse clients in various clinical envi- Integrate group counseling theories and methods in clinical ronments, including private practice, hospitals, schools, non-profit, practice. public, and private mental health agencies. Students learn the foundations of counseling including theories and their application Execute assessment and testing processes and procedures to with individuals, children, families, couples, and groups; assess- guide clinical practice. ment and evaluation; counseling and consultative relationships; Evaluate research and programs to inform professional practice. career planning; research methods; legal and ethical concerns, Integrate theories, principles, and methods of marital and family trauma and crisis, and program development, implementation, systems approaches in clinical practice. and evaluation. In addition, the specialization covers cultural com- Preferred Sequence and Prerequisites for the MSC/MFCT petency and sensitivity, including a familiarity with the racial, cul- tural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds of persons living in Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a ~ symbol California. View state licensure requirements for this program: following the course number. Course descriptions for all courses www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/mfct are listed in the Course Guide section of the catalog (page B-1). MFCC 504 ~............................................................................. 3 credits Program Purpose Individual and Family Development Across the Life Span The Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child MFCC 506 ~............................................................................. 3 credits Therapy program prepares students for licensure as a Marriage and Personality Theories and Counseling Models Family Therapist in jurisdictions where it is offered. In order to MFCC 553CA ~....................................................................... 3 credits practice as a counselor in most states, the student must be licensed Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling as a MFT (marriage and family therapist), LPC (licensed MFCC 510CA ~....................................................................... 3 credits professional counselor), or other comparable state professional Multicultural Counseling license designation. License requirements vary by state. Students MFCC 525 ~............................................................................. 3 credits should ensure they stay updated on the licensure requirements in Research Methods in Counseling any state in which the student desires to practice. Review state MFCC 538 ~............................................................................. 3 credits licensure requirements. Psychometrics California students: The Master of Science in Counseling/ MFCC 544 ~............................................................................. 3 credits Marriage, Family and Child Therapy degree program meets the Introduction to Clinical Assessment California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and MFCC 548 ~............................................................................. 3 credits Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) educational Psychopathology: Advanced Clinical Assessment requirements for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences MFCC 554 ~............................................................................. 3 credits (BBS) as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Individual Counseling an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). Upon MFCC 503 ~............................................................................. 0 credits successful completion of all educational requirements and required Graduate Portfolio II postgraduate supervised clinical hours, graduates are eligible to sit MFCC 557 ~............................................................................. 3 credits for the LMFT and LPCC licensure exams in California. Review Family Systems Theory and Intervention state licensure requirements (CA specific). MFCC 564 ~............................................................................. 3 credits Review state licensure requirements at Human Sexuality and Couples Counseling www.phoenix.edu/state-licensure-requirements/mfct 229 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 MFCC 568 ~.............................................................................3 credits Academic Progression Requirements for the MSC/MFCT Group Counseling Portfolio courses contain multiple requirements for academic MFCC 522 ~.............................................................................3 credits progression therefore, sufficient time is needed for faculty to Psychopharmacology conduct a thorough assessment of student coursework. Portfolio MFCC 563 ~.............................................................................3 credits courses are: MFCC 503, MFCC 505 Dependency and Addictions The following Clinical Practice courses contain multiple MFCC 541 ~.............................................................................3 credits requirements for academic progression, therefore sufficient time Career and Vocational Counseling is needed for faculty to conduct a thorough assessment of MFCC 537 ~.............................................................................3 credits student coursework. Clinical Practice courses are: MFCC 592, Child and Adolescent Counseling MFCC 597A, MFCC 597B MFCC 567 ~.............................................................................3 credits Completion of all courses with a grade of "B-" or better. Students Seminar in Marriage and Family Counseling must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0. MFCC 505 ~.............................................................................0 credits Academic Standing and Minimum Grade Requirements for the Graduate Portfolio III MSC/MFCT MFCC 592 ~.............................................................................3 credits Students in this program may not attend any further courses Practicum after being assigned a grade of incomplete in MFCC 544, MFCC MFCC 597A~..........................................................................3 credits 554, MFCC 503, MFCC 557, MFCC 567, and MFCC 505. Internship A All MSC courses, except for courses that are outlined in the MFCC 597B ~...........................................................................3 credits syllabus as Pass/Fail, must be completed with a grade of "B-" or Internship B better. MSC students will be placed on Scholastic The University reserves the right to modify the required course of study. Disqualification if a minimum grade of "B-" is not attained. If a Additional Admission Requirements for the MSC/MFCT student repeats a course due to receiving a grade that is less than a "B-" and does not receive a grade of "B-" or better the All applicants are expected to meet the following admissions requirements: second time, the student will be scholastically suspended, A signed Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form. permanently withdrawn, from this program. A signed Professional Counseling Non-Academic Requirement Students who have been scholastically disqualified will not be Addendum Form. allowed to continue in their degree program until they have taken the following steps: Successful completion of MFCC 502, Graduate Portfolio I. If the applicant is denied admission because of the unacceptable Completion of the academic progression student agreement grade, the applicant may retake MFCC 502 in 30 days. An form, signed by the student and returned to the appointed applicant failing MFCC 502 on the second attempt must wait administrator. three (3) months before the next re-attempt. Applicants will be Retake of the course which placed them on scholastic required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process disqualification and satisfy the grade requirement. before their third re-attempt. Passing MFCC 502 is limited to a Students must successfully complete MFCC 503 Graduate total of three attempts. If the applicant does not meet the Portfolio II and MFCC 505 Graduate Portfolio III in order to minimum grade requirement on the third attempt, the applicant continue in this program. Students who don't successfully will be denied admission, and administratively withdrawn from complete MFCC 503 and MFCC 505 may not enroll in any this program. subsequent coursework until the course has been successfully Degree Requirements for the MSC/MFCT completed. Students who fail MFCC 503 and MFCC 505 may Completion of a minimum of 60 graduate credits: repeat the course after three (3) months and will be required to follow the Supplemental Standards referral process. Students Required Course of Study: 60 credits will have 3 attempts, If the student does not meet the minimum A minimum program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. grade requirement on the third attempt, the student will be Completion of Internship (260 direct hours) and Practicum (40 scholastically suspended, permanently withdrawn, from this direct hours). program. The diploma awarded for this program will read as: Master of Science in Counseling Marriage, Family and Child Therapy 230  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Students who fail to meet the minimum grade requirement for If students are required to retake a portfolio course, they must MFCC 503, MFCC 505, MFCC 592, MFCC 597A, and MFCC receive a passing grade in order to continue in the program. 597B will be required to follow the Supplemental Standards Students will be placed in Scholastic Disqualification student referral process. Portfolio courses and Clinical Placements are academic status if a passing grade is not attained. Students who key components of the MSC/MFCT program and failure to receive an Incomplete (I) grade may not enroll in any other meet the minimum grade requirement will require a robust coursework until the minimum grade requirement has been remediation plan with input from a college designee. met. Students who fail the portfolio course may repeat the Students in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences course after three (3) months and will be required to follow the graduate programs may not transfer credit to the University Supplemental Standards referral process. If the student does not from courses taken from other schools while academically or meet the minimum grade requirement on the third attempt, the scholastically disqualified. student will be denied admissions, and administratively Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the MSC/ withdrawn from this program. MFCT No appeals will be accepted for re-entry to an expired program. Students must meet the established University residency require- Master of Science in Psychology........................................................................................... ment for degree conferral. The University requires that a minimum of 51 credits in the required course of study must be completed at The following Master of Science in Psychology (MSP) program is UOPX. offered at these University of Phoenix campus locations: Online, In order to be granted a waiver for a course in the required course depending on state of residency. The availability of programs of study, students must have completed a previous course that depend on student demand and other factors. Not all programs meets the following criteria: may be available to all residents of all states. Please contact your enrollment representative for more information. The course must have been completed and documented with an........................................................................................... official transcript from a college or university with ACCJC, The Master of Psychology program focuses on the general rather HLC, MSCHE, NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC than clinical psychological study of individuals, applied to various accreditation, or that is a candidate for ACCJC, HLC, MSCHE, industries and settings such as business, government services, NECHE, NWCCU, SACSCOC, or WSCUC accreditation. social services, and education. The program will provide individu- The course must have been completed within the past five (5) als with an understanding of the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior; years from the original program Enrollment Agreement sign research methodologies by which this knowledge is acquired; criti- date with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better. cal thinking and problem solving necessary to evaluate behavior; The course must be comparable in content and semester and the application of theoretical principles. academic credits to the University course it is replacing and Program Student Learning Outcomes must be an equivalent level or higher-level course (e.g., In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University graduate level coursework may be used to waive graduate or Learning Goals, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduat- undergraduate coursework). Course descriptions must be ing students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowl- included with the course waiver form in order for the Office of edge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to Admissions and Evaluation to review the course waiver request. demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you com- Students in this program may waive a maximum of 9 credits from plete this program. the required course of study. Integrate psychological principles and practice in the context of The following course(s) may not be waived: MFCC 503, MFCC 505, human interactions. MFCC 510CA, MFCC 553CA, MFCC 592, MFCC 597A, MFCC 597B Assess the implications of psychological research on the human Re-entry for the MSC/MFCT experience. All students who have been out of attendance for one (1) year or Evaluate professional considerations related to ethics and more in a counseling program must retake and pass the most diversity. recently graded Portfolio class before being readmitted to the Synthesize appropriate tactics for personal and professional program. communication in psychology. If students are required to retake MFCC 502 Graduate Portfolio I Program Purpose and they do not pass the course, they will be denied admission The Master of Science in Psychology is an educational degree and may retake MFCC 502 in three (3) months as long as they program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of would not exceed three total attempts to complete the course. psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type Students will be required to follow the Supplemental Standards of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist. referral process before their third re-attempt. Passing Graduate Portfolio I is limited to a total of three attempts, which includes the attempts prior to their original admission to the program. If the student does not meet the minimum grade requirement on the third attempt, the student will be denied admission, and administratively withdrawn from this program. 231 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Preferred Sequence and Prerequisites for the MSP Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the MSP Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a ~ symbol Students must meet the established University residency require- following the course number. Course descriptions for all courses ment for degree conferral. The University requires that a minimum are listed in the Course Guide section of the catalog (page B-1). of 27 credits in the required course of study must be completed at PSYCH 599...............................................................................3 credits UOPX. Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology In order to be granted a waiver for a course in the required course of study, students must have completed a previous course that PSYCH 600~...........................................................................3 credits meets the following criteria: Developmental Psychology The course must have been completed and documented with an PSYCH 645~...........................................................................3 credits official transcript from a college or university with approved Personality Theories institutional accreditation, or that is a candidate for PSYCH 614~...........................................................................3 credits accreditation. Social Psychology The course must have been completed within the past ten (10) PSYCH 620~...........................................................................3 credits years (5 years for IS&T courses) from the original program Multicultural and Social Issues in Psychology Enrollment Agreement sign date with a grade of "B" (3.0) or PSYCH 634~...........................................................................3 credits better. Biological Basis of Behavior PSYCH 644~...........................................................................3 credits The course must be comparable in content and semester Psychology of Learning and Cognition academic credits to the University course it is replacing and PSYCH 660~...........................................................................3 credits must be an equivalent level or higher-level course (e.g., Ethics and Professional Issues graduate level coursework may be used to waive graduate or PSYCH 664~...........................................................................3 credits undergraduate coursework). Course descriptions must be Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology included with the course waiver form in order for the Office of PSYCH 655~...........................................................................3 credits Admissions and Evaluation to review the course waiver request. Psychometrics Students in this program may waive a maximum of 9 credits from PSYCH 650~...........................................................................3 credits the required course of study. Psychopathology The following course(s) may not be waived: PSYCH 599, PSYCH 694 PSYCH 694~...........................................................................3 credits The College of Doctoral Studies offers a pathway opportunity for Specialty Areas in Applied Psychology master's degree students who are interested in taking doctoral The University reserves the right to modify the required course of courses as part of the master's degree program. study. Doctoral Pathway Option Degree Requirements for the MSP The doctoral pathway allows a master's degree student to Completion of a minimum of 36 graduate credits: substitute up to three (3) select graduate level courses, or their Required Course of Study: 36 credits equivalents, with designated doctoral level courses. Upon A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. admission to the selected doctoral degree program, students are The diploma awarded for this program will read as: eligible to satisfy required course(s) within the doctoral degree Master of Science in Psychology program. Students must earn a B- or better in the doctoral level courses in order to apply them toward the master's degree program and the doctoral degree program. Students who are allowed to apply a doctoral course with a grade lower than a B- to their master's program will need to retake the course in the doctoral program to achieve a B- grade. Student schedules may need to be adjusted, or students will need to overlap courses since doctoral courses are eight weeks in length. Students should speak with their academic counselor and finance advisor for further information. 232  University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational PSYCH 664~........................................................................... 3 credits Psychology Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology........................................................................................... PSYCH 642~........................................................................... 3 credits The following Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Personnel Psychology Psychology (MSIOP) program is offered at these University of PSYCH 647~........................................................................... 3 credits Phoenix campus locations: Online, depending on state of residency. Human Performance, Assessment, and Feedback The availability of programs depend on student demand and other factors. Not all programs may be available to all residents of all PSYCH 658~........................................................................... 3 credits states. Please contact your enrollment representative for more Work Motivation and Job Attitudes information. PSYCH 668~........................................................................... 3 credits........................................................................................... Organizational Development, Leadership, and Management The Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology is PSYCH 678~........................................................................... 3 credits designed for professionals who seek to broaden their knowledge Consulting and Business Skills and apply the principles of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychol- ogy in business and organizational settings. The program will pro- The University reserves the right to modify the required course of vide individuals with an understanding of personnel psychology, study. work force performance, motivation, assessment, and feedback. Degree Requirements for the MSIOP Additionally the program focuses on organizational development, A minimum of 36 graduate credits: leadership, and management through incorporation of ethical and Required Course of Study: 36 credits professional standards in I-O Psychology. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Program Student Learning Outcomes The diploma awarded for this program will read as: In addition to the knowledge and skills related to the University Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology Learning Goals, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduat- Residency Requirements and Course Waivers for the MSIOP ing students are intended to attain certain program-specific knowl- edge, skills and abilities. Therefore, you should be able to Students must meet the established University residency require- demonstrate the following learning outcomes by the time you com- ment for degree conferral. The University requires that a minimum plete this program. of 27 credits in the required course of study must be completed at Integrate Industrial/Organizational psychological principles in UOPX. human work performance and interactions. In order to be granted a waiver for a course in the required course of study, students must have completed a previous course that Evaluate the implications of psychological research on the meets the following criteria: human experience. The course must have been completed and documented with an Evaluate considerations related to ethics and diversity. official transcript from a college or university with approved Synthesize appropriate personal and professional institutional accreditation, or that is a candidate for communication in psychology accreditation. Program Purpose The course must have been completed within the past ten (10) The Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) years (5 years for IS&T courses) from the original program Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a Enrollment Agreement sign date with a grade of "B" (3.0) or foundation of knowledge in the field of I-O Psychology. This better. program does not prepare students for any type of professional The course must be comparable in content and semester certification or licensure as a psychologist. academic credits to the University course it is replacing and Preferred Sequence and Prerequisites for the MSIOP must be an equivalent level or higher-level course (e.g., Courses requiring prerequisites are identified by a ~ symbol graduate level coursework may be used to waive graduate or following the course number. Course descriptions for all courses undergraduate coursework). Course descriptions must be are listed in the Course Guide section of the catalog (page B-1). included with the course waiver form in order for the Office of PSYCH 599.............................................................................. 3 credits Admissions and Evaluation to review the course waiver request. Foundations of Graduate Study in Psychology Students in this program may waive a maximum of 9 credits from PSYCH 614~........................................................................... 3 credits the required course of study. Social Psychology The following course(s) may not be waived: PSYCH 599, PSYCH PSYCH 620~........................................................................... 3 credits 678 Multicultural and Social Issues in Psychology The College of Doctoral Studies offers a pathway opportunity for PSYCH 644~........................................................................... 3 credits master's degree students who are interested in taking doctoral Psychology of Learning and Cognition courses as part of the master's degree program. PSYCH 629~........................................................................... 3 credits Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 639~........................................................................... 3 credits Ethics and Professional Skills in I-O Psychology 233 University of Phoenix, 2024-2025 Doctoral Pathway Option Program Purpose The doctoral pathway allows a master's degree student to The University's Criminal Justice programs are educational degree substitute up to three (3) select graduate level courses, or their programs. These programs do not prepare students to become equivalents, with designated d