College of Saint Elizabeth

The mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth is to be a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds and cultures.

Characterized by a strong Catholic identity and values, the College is committed to scholarship and critical inquiry. It fosters just and ethical relations and the promotion of women as full partners in society in all its programs, including those which enroll both women and men.

With quality teaching as a primary activity and the development of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility for others, the College promotes a caring personal environment where students learn by example as well as by participation throughout their educational experience.

The College of Saint Elizabeth is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The psychology department offers an undergraduate major program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as an undergraduate minor program. The program is open to both adult men and women through the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, as well as traditional age Women's College students. The mission of the department is to foster students' understanding of the discipline of a strong foundation in psychology, ethical decision making, respect for self and diversity in others. Students completing their major will have a broad understanding of the theories and research methods of the discipline. In this way, students will be prepared to apply psychology to everyday life, study the discipline on the graduate level, and work successfully in their chosen field.

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

The counseling psychology graduate program at the College of Saint Elizabeth is designed to prepare professionals and counselors to meet the challenges involved in providing counseling services to individuals and/or groups and to be effective facilitators of change and growth.

The curriculum encourages students to consider the helping relationship in light of current trends and challenges and will develop in the student the motivation to meet these challenges as a leader in the counseling profession.

The school counseling 48-credit track is designed to prepare professionals to work with children in a variety of settings with special emphasis on educational settings. Building on the core counseling curriculum, this specialty adds courses designed to prepare graduates with the skills needed to assess and counsel children regarding personal, social, educational and vocational concerns and to develop cooperative relationships with community agencies in assisting children and families.

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (30-credit track)

The 30-credit track is designed for individuals who plan to apply to doctoral programs or want a deeper understanding of human behavior, whether for personal satisfaction or to provide a foundation for career advancement.

The program will meet students' needs for personal enrichment, and professional challenge — whether seeking to better understand themselves, family members or professional colleagues. The program will group people from diverse backgrounds who seek an advanced understanding of psychology. It will be an asset for those in careers such as human resources, social service agencies, religious organizations, and a variety of other challenging people-intense careers.

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and Counseling

The M.A. in Forensic Psychology and Counseling program provides graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to provide effective, high quality mental health counseling and evaluation services in a variety of forensic settings. The program balances traditional knowledge of counseling with the understanding, evaluation, and treatment of adult and juvenile offenders, as well as the victims of crime and domestic violence. The curriculum will prepare graduates to work in a number of settings such as juvenile detention centers, secure forensic units in state facilities, community mental health centers, jails/prisons, probation services, court service units, protective services, violence risk assessment, and specialized agencies such as child advocacy centers.

Certificate Preparation Programs

Students who wish to acquire the educational credentials to meet licensing and/or certification requirements for mental health counseling or school counseling may apply for these programs. Additional course work and/or supervised field experience is provided for students who have completed a master's degree in counseling psychology or a closely related discipline. Students must meet all admission and continued enrollment criteria.

CSE also offers a new 17-credit certificate program in forensic psychology which gives professionals, who already hold a master's degree in counseling and/or psychology and related fields, the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of forensic psychology in a manageable time frame. The program is designed for professionals who want to expand their career options. Forensic psychology, a rapidly growing field, focuses on the application of science and the profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system.

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