Comparison of Requirements for Certified Professional Counselor (KRS 335), Psychological Associate (KRS 319)
  UK College of Education Comparison of Course Requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (KRS 335) and
Psychological Associate (KRS 319)
(Combined Masters-Specialist Degrees)
 
Domains for Required for Certification
(minimum credit requirements)		 Licensed Professional Counselor Course work/ Experience Psychological Associate Course work/Experience
helping relationship, counseling theory and practice
(KRS 319 and 335)

EDP 652, 661, and 664 (6),
and one of:
680, 685, 686, 701, 777

(21 credits)

EDP 652, 661, 663, 664 (6),
and 708(6) and one of
680, 685, 686, 701, 777

(22 credits)
human growth and development and individiual differences
(KRS 335 and 319)
 EDP 604
EDP 600*, 610*, 611*
(six credits)		 EDP 604

(three credits)
lifestyle and career development (KRS 335)
 EDP 666

(three credits)		 EDP 666

(three credits)
group dynamics, process, counseling and consulting
(KRS 335)
EDP 649

(three credits)		 EDP 649

(three credits)
assessment, appraisal, and testing of individuals
(KRS 315 and 335)
 EDP 630, 640, 642

(nine credits)		 EDP 630, 640, 642

(nine credits)
social and cultural foundations, social basis of behavior, multicultural issues
(KRS 319 and 335)
 EDP 616, SW 720, RC 530


(three credits)		 EDP 604, 616
PSY 624

(three credits)
principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment planning and prevention of dysfunctional behavior
(KRS 319 and 335)
 EDP 650 or
PSY 603

(three credits)		 EDP 650 or
PSY 603

(three credits)
research and evaluation
(KRS 319 and 335)
EDP 557, 656, 782 (3-6)

(nine or 12 credits)		 EDP 557, 656, 782 (3-6)

(nine or 12 credits)
professional orientation and ethics (KRS 319 and 335)
EDP 605

(three credits)		 EDP 605

(three credits)
biological bases of behavior
(KRS 319)

 

 PSY 627, 767

(three credits)

cognitive-affective bases of behavior
(KRS 319)
 

EDP 603 or 610 or 611 or
PSY 621 or 623

(three credits)

individiual differences
(KRS 319)		   EDP 604

(three credits)

supervised experience

PA requires six credits in Masters and six credits in Specialist		 * 400 hrs practicum in Master's

*4000 hrs experience Post-master's
* 10 hrs forensic counseling
((* 1600 hrs direct counseling

* 100 hrs weekly supervision ))w/ approved supervisor		 900-1000 hours includes assessment practicum

weekly site supervision
supervisor

licensed psychiatrist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed or certified psychologist, certified professional counselor, nurse w/ masters and psychiatric certificaiton, certified marriage and family therapist

doctoral level psychologist

examination

passing score on all portions of examination

60% on Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (non-autonomous functioning)
Note: 70% on EPPP for autonomous functioning

Notes:

  1. EDP 782 completed during the master's program and assigned to the EdS program requirements.
  2. Doctoral students enroll simultaneously in the Educational Specialist degree program.
  3. Completed Educational Specialist degrees are required for recommendation to the appropriate state board.
  4. Asterisk courses are electives
  5. PA courses recommended for Ph. D. program in counseling psychology
  6. Students completing coursework for the PA must remain enrolled in EDP 708 and under faculty supervision until sitting for the EPPP according to the State Board
  7. Students electing to apply for the Psychological Associate complete the Educational Specialist Decision Form for Psychological Associate form. This form is designed for students seeking the PA in Kentucky.
  8. Students electing to apply for the Professional Counselor complete the Educational Specialist Decision Form for Professional Counselor form. This form is designed for students seeking the LPC in Kentucky.
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