Department of Counseling & Behavioral Health
BS/MS Combined Degrees
The combined BS/MS programs at Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) are designed for students who know early on that they want to become professional counselors. These programs allow students to seamlessly complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in less time than would be required to complete both separately.
Undergraduate students selecting this option may choose between the following majors:
- Health Sciences
- Psychology
For qualified students, graduate coursework begins senior year (or equivalent) after all undergraduate college studies, major coursework, and prerequisites are completed.
Students are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in either Health Sciences or Psychology in December of their fourth year, and upon completion of graduate Community and Trauma Counseling program requirements, their Master of Science degree in Community and Trauma Counseling.
Curriculum Information
Accelerated Health Sciences BS / Community & Trauma Counseling MS
Year 1
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Pathways Seminar
- Writing Seminar I
- Topics in American Studies
- Writing Seminar II
- Quantitative Reasoning I
- MAJOR COURSES
- Biology II Lecture and Lab
- Introduction to Health Professions
- Introduction to Psychology
- Physiological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Free Elective
Year 2
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Ethics
- Global Diversity
- American Diversity
- Global Citizenship
MAJOR COURSES
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychology of Trauma
- Counseling Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab
- Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab
- Introduction to Health Care
- Health Science Elective
Year 3
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Integrative Seminar
- Philosophies of the Good Life
MAJOR COURSES
- Applied statistics
- Medical Terminology and Documentation
- [2] Science Electives (6-8 credits)
- Writing Intensive Science Elective
- [2] Psychology Electives (6-8 credits)
- Health Sciences Elective
Year 4
Counseling Courses
PRE-FALL
- Foundations of Trauma Counseling
FALL
- Orientation to the Counseling Profession
- Practicum I: Theory and Practice of Counseling
- Psychopathology
- Adv. Counseling Theory and Practice
Total Credit Hours: 122-127
Bachelor of Science Degree Awarded after earned following Semester I
Counseling Courses
SPRING
- Human Growth and Development
- Social and Cultural Diversity
- Neurobiology of Trauma
- Practicum II - Field Experience
Year 5
SUMMER
- Group Work in Community and Trauma Counseling
- Experiential Training Group
- Counseling Assessment
- Research and Evaluation
- Attachment, Relationships, and Family Therapy
PRE-FALL
- Addictions Theory and Practice
- Childhood Trauma and Play Therapy
FALL
- Advanced Clinical Interventions I
- Internship I
SPRING
- Career Devlopment
- Advanced Clinical Interventions II
- Internship II
Total Credit Hours: 60
Master of Science Degree Awarded
BS in Psychology with
MS in Community & Trauma Counseling
Year 1
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Pathways Seminar
- Writing Seminar I
- Topics in American Studies
- Scientific Understanding I
- Quantitative Reasoning I
- Quantitative Reasoning II or Elective
MAJOR COURSES
- Introduction to Psychology
- Physiological Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Science Elective
Year 2
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Ethics
- Global Diversity
- Writing Seminar II
- American Diversity
MAJOR COURSES
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychology of Trauma
- Counseling Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- [3] Psychology Electives (9 credits)
- Free Elective
Year 3
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Global Citizenship
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Integrative Seminar
MAJOR COURSES
- Statistics for Behavioral Science
- Marriage and Family
- Psychology of Addiction
- Research Methods for Behavioral Science
- Senior Colloquium
- [3] Psychology Electives (9 credits)
- Free Elective
Year 4
HALLMARKS COURSES
- Capstone Folio Workshop
MAJOR COURSES
- Advanced Research in Psychology
Counseling Courses
PRE-FALL
- Foundations of Trauma Counseling
- Orientation to the Counseling Profession
- Practicum I: Theory and Practice of Counseling
- Psychopathology
- Adv. Counseling Theory and Practice
Total Credit Hours: 121-125
Bachelor of Science Degree Awarded following Semester 1
Counseling Courses
SPRING
- Human Growth and Development
- Social and Cultural Diversity
- Neurobiology of Trauma
- Practicum II - Field Experience
Year 5
SUMMER
- Group Work in Community and Trauma Counseling
- Experiential Training Group
- Counseling Assessment
- Research and Evaluation
- Attachment, Relationships, and Family Therapy
PRE-FALL
- Addictions Theory and Practice
- Childhood Trauma and Play Therapy
FALL
- Advanced Clinical Interventions I
- Internship I
SPRING
- Career Devlopment
- Advanced Clinical Interventions II
- Internship II
Total Credit Hours: 60
Master of Science Degree Awarded