Master’s in Counseling Psychology – Creative Arts Focus

In UMF’s Counseling Psychology master’s program, you will:

• Develop strong clinical skills through supervised practicum and internship experiences.

• Gain knowledge in psychological theory, counseling techniques, and ethics.

• Strengthen your research abilities to inform evidence-based practice.

• Build the competencies needed for professional licensure in counseling.

• Participate in supervised clinical training with real clients.

• Engage in research projects that enhance professional practice.

• Gain experience in individual, group, and family counseling.

• Work closely with faculty and mentors who guide you toward professional licensure.

This program will prepare you to be eligible for licensure in the State of Maine. Visit the UMaine System State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Meet the Prerequisite – Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (international degrees require evaluation).

2. Complete the Application Form – Submit the UMF graduate application to gradstudies@maine.edu.

3. Submit Official Transcripts – Provide transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

4. Write a 500‑Word Essay – Share your reasons for applying and your interest or experience in creative arts.

5. Provide Two Recommendations – Submit forms from professional or educational references.

6. Submit a Resume – Include relevant education, work, and skills.

7. Complete Background Screening – Satisfy the required criminal background check.

If you are requesting that graduate-level coursework be transferred from another institution into this UMF Master’s program, in addition to your transcript you must submit the syllabi for each course you would like considered for transfer. Transfer decisions are made at the time of admission.

A student, with the approval of the Admissions Committee, may transfer up to 9 graduate credits from another institution into his/her academic program; only 3 of these credits may be in the core of the program. These credits must have been earned from a regionally accredited institution, within 5 years prior to admission, and with a minimum grade of B (or equivalent). Graduate credits applied toward an undergraduate degree cannot be used toward the Master’s degree.

Required Courses

Fall Year I

PSY 500 – Creative Arts in Counseling Credits: 3
PSY 505 – Professional Ethics & Orientation and in Counseling Credits: 3
PSY 510 – Fundamentals of Counseling Theories and Skills I Credits: 3
PSY 515 – Social and Cultural Foundations Credits: 3
PSY 520 – Research Methods Credits: 3

Winter 100% Online

PSY 535 – Creative Arts Immersion: Special Topics (select one in consultation with advisor and appropriate faculty member in the identified creative art) Credits: Music: 3 credits, Visual Arts: 3 credits, Creative Writing: 3 credits
Spring Year I

PSY 525 – Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
PSY 530 – Fundamentals of Counseling Theories and Skills II Credits: 3
PSY 540 – Diagnosis and Treatment Credits: 3
PSY 545 – Group Counseling Credits: 4, includes 1 credit of lab
PSY 550 – Crisis Intervention Credits: 3

Summer Year I

PSY 555 – Practicum Credits: 3
Fall Year II

PSY 560 – Measurement and Evaluation Credits: 3
PSY 565 – Addictive Disorders Credits: 3

PSY 570 – Special Topics in Creative Arts 2 Credits: 3 (select one in consultation with advisor and appropriate faculty member in the identified creative art)
Music: 3 credits
Visual Arts: 3 credits
Creative Writing: 3 credits

PSY 575 – Internship I Credits: 3Spring Year II

PSY 580 – Foundations in Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
PSY 585 – Career Development and Counseling Credits: 3
PSY 590 – Advanced/Intermodal Creative Arts Therapies Credits: 3
PSY 595 – Internship ll Credits: 4.5