What are the differences between a Masters in Counseling and Social Work or Psychology?
There are differences in the course requirements and the practicum/internships for all three programs. They also differ in the program orientation and emphasis. One area of emphasis in the counseling curriculum is the development of clinical counseling skills; whereas an emphasis in social work is on coordinating community services to meet individual or family needs. Psychology focuses primarily on abnormality, illness, or disease and has a stronger emphasis on psychological testing. Graduates of all three programs often seek the same kinds of employment positions.
There are differences in the course requirements and the practicum/internships for all three programs. They also differ in the program orientation and emphasis. One area of emphasis in the counseling curriculum is the development of clinical counseling skills; whereas an emphasis in social work is on enhancing and coordinating community services to meet individual or family needs. Psychology focuses primarily on abnormality, illness, or disease and has a stronger emphasis on psychological testing. Graduates of all three programs often seek the same kinds of employment positions.
