Counseling Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in counseling psychology provides the kind of preparation needed by deans, guidance counselors and high school psychology teachers when combined with appropriate education courses.
A practicum is required. At least one semester prior to taking the practicum the student is required to contact the program coordinator to arrange for the practicum. A minor or second major is strongly recommended.
Counseling Psychology Core Curriculum | 36 hours | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 240 | Stress Management | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 285 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 355 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 360 | Learning/Motivation | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 385 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105, MATH 110 | ||
| PSYC 435 | Dynamics of Individual Counseling | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105 | ||
| PSYC 440 | Dynamics of Group Counseling | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 105, PSYC 435 | ||
| PSYC 465 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| Prerequisites: PSYC 105, PSYC 210, PSYC 360 | ||
| PSYC 496 | Practicum | 3 |
| Prerequisites: PSYC 210, PSYC 285, PSYC 355, PSYC 360, PSYC 385, PSYC 435 | ||
| Students are required to make arrangements to complete the 120 hours of required practicum experience with the practicum supervisor. It is advisable to complete eight hours a week for 15 weeks in order to satisfy this program requirement. | ||
| Required Cognates: | 7 hours | |
| CPTR 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
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