Counseling

Counseling and Counseling Psychology

Undergraduate options

Bachelor degrees

Counseling and Applied Psychological Science, BS

The BS program in counseling and applied psychological science provides foundational training in counseling theories, addictions, trauma, lifespan development, group counseling and professional ethics. A unique aspect of the program is its attention to cultural diversity, focusing on age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. As part of the program, students also participate in a hands-on internship in which they shadow a licensed therapist and apply counseling theory.

Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (Substance Abuse and Addictions), BS

The substance abuse and addictions concentration of the BS program in counseling and applied psychological science provides coursework in counseling skills and techniques as they relate to substance abuse and addictions. Students acquire the necessary skills in screening, assessing, diagnosing and planning treatment of patients afflicted with substance abuse, addictions and related disorders.

Psychology, BA

The BA program in psychology emphasizes critical thinking, empirical research methods and writing and adds practical experience through internships, service-learning and faculty-supervised research. The Bachelor of Arts program provides a broad foundation in psychology and affords students the flexibility to choose from a variety of courses outside the major.

Psychology, BS

The BS program in psychology emphasizes critical thinking, reasoning, quantitative research and scientific writing.

Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

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Minors

Counseling and Applied Psychological Science, Minor

Counseling and applied psychology coursework focuses on the promotion of psychological well-being. Students learn basic counseling skills and techniques to complement a variety of social science and health majors, including psychology, public health, interdisciplinary studies, social work and the humanities, among many others.

Psychology, Minor

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. The psychology minor emphasizes the development of wide-ranging skills in critical thinking and reasoning, research methods, working collaboratively on teams and presenting information in oral and written form. The psychology minor adds value to students' major degrees through knowledge of concepts, theories and empirical research in mental processes and behavior.