Counseling and Applied Psychological Science Degree

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in counseling and applied psychological science or are preparing for graduate programs in counseling or related fields. The program provides a foundation in counseling theories, counseling skills, career and lifespan development, ethics and research methods, and multicultural competence. Graduates will not be license-eligible as professional counselors, but will be prepared to enter an undergraduate degree program in counseling and applied psychological science. Graduates of the associate`s program may qualify for entry-level employment such as social and human service assistants or psychiatric technicians in community agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other behavioral healthcare delivery settings to support counselors and other mental health professionals.

Students who complete a bachelor's degree within the field may be prepared to enter a graduate program in counseling or pursue careers including but not limited to: social and community service managers, social science research assistants, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, and education administrators (postsecondary). 

Credits: 13-15 

• CAP120: Introduction to Counseling, 3 credits 

• CAP220: The Counselor in a Multicultural Society, 3 credits

• CAP240: Introduction to Counseling Skills, 3 credits

• CAP260: Career and Professional Preparation for the Helping Professions, 3 credits 

• FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1 credit) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3 credits)

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