MAC Class Notebook

           (Syllabi)
Chpt 1: Introduction to the Class Notebook
Chpt 2: Registration & Pre-registration
Chpt 3: Required 500 Level Courses
-  MAC 502 (Group)
-  MAC 503 (Individual)
-  MAC 512 (Family Systems)
-  MAC 514 (Developmental)
-  MAC 521 (Gender/Ethnicity)
-  MAC 522 (Abusive Rel.)
Chpt 4: Required 600 Level Courses
-  MAC 601 (Psychopathology)
-  MAC 602 (Assess/TX)
-  MAC 620 (Ethics)
Chpt 5: Elective 500 & 600 Level Courses
-  MAC 651 (Substance Abuse)
-  MAC 661 (Marriage/Family)
-  MAC 671 (Expressive)
-  MAC 560 (Children)
-  MAC 570 (Career)
-  MAC 695 (Clinical)
-  MAC 670 (Statistics)
Chpt 6: Independent Study Courses
Chpt 7: Transfer Courses
Chpt 8: Internship Classes

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology ("MAC")

MAC Class Notebook:
Chapter 1:  Introduction

MAC classes are constantly revised to represent the cutting edge of the field of counseling psychology and to match (or to exceed) the requirements of the Washington Department of Health credentials: "Licensed Mental Health Counselor" and "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist." 

In order to meet the varied needs of students who often work full-time, have families, and commute long distances, courses are offered on a schedule of one-meeting per week. Most courses are offered during the evening hours and afternoon hours, with classroom time for internship held on Saturdays.

The core of the MAC program is a set of nine required classes (27 credits). (The Internship series is an additional six required credits.) These courses cover  material that will be needed by all  students in the MAC Program, despite their individual career interests or emphases.  The Internship Series will be discussed later.

At any time, you can see the annual schedule of MAC classes (tentative) by simply accessing the link on the lower left.

Course numbers are an important aid so pay attention to the numbering sequence. Students are expected to begin with 500 level "foundation" courses before beginning the advanced 600 level courses (required or elective).

Unless you are substituting transfer hours, you will need to take three elective classes (9 credit hours). Naturally, you are welcome, and even encouraged, to take any additional elective courses that interest you. However, doing so will take you beyond the 42 hours (minimum) required for a MAC degree.

You are strongly encouraged to wait to take elective courses until later in your program. This gives you maximum flexibility. If an elective doesn't fit into your schedule later in the program, you can substitute another; but if it is a required course that doesn't fit into your schedule, then you're stuck!

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