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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Counseling Psychology

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This track focuses on Counseling Psychology, preparing students with the psychological knowledge and practical skills the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.

Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant psychology career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
P-038
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Introduces how humans grow and change across the lifespan.
  • Stages of human development
  • Developmental milestones
  • Nature vs. nurture debates
P-066
Fundamentals of Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Covers how brain biology shapes thought, perception, and behavior.
  • Brain structure basics
  • Cognitive processing fundamentals
  • Biological bases of behavior
P-324
Introduction to Social Psychology
Introduces how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.
  • Social influence basics
  • Group behavior fundamentals
  • Attitudes and persuasion
P-470
Introduction to Quantitative Psychology
Covers statistical methods used to analyze psychological data.
  • Basic statistical concepts
  • Research design fundamentals
  • Interpreting psychological data
P-609
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Introduces the classification and understanding of psychological disorders.
  • Diagnostic classification basics
  • Common psychological disorders
  • Treatment approach overview
P-655
Foundations of Psychology
Covers the foundational theories and history of the psychology field.
  • History of psychology
  • Major psychological perspectives
  • Core psychological terminology
P-835
Introduction to Personality Psychology
Introduces theories explaining individual differences in personality.
  • Major personality theories
  • Personality assessment basics
  • Trait vs. type approaches
P-851
Fundamentals of Physiological Psychology
Covers how physiological processes influence behavior and mental states.
  • Nervous system basics
  • Hormones and behavior
  • Physiological measurement techniques
2
Specialist Courses
6 Courses
COP-008
Counseling Psychology and Children
Introduces counseling approaches tailored to working with children.
  • Child counseling techniques
  • Building rapport with young clients
  • Age-appropriate counseling methods
COP-074
Introduction to Counseling Psychology
A broad orientation to the counseling psychology field and career paths.
  • History of counseling psychology
  • Career pathways in counseling psychology
  • Overview of counseling specializations
COP-218
Introduction to Group Counseling
Introduces the principles and techniques behind facilitating group counseling.
  • Group counseling dynamics
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Managing group counseling sessions
COP-512
Introduction to Counseling Theory
Covers foundational theoretical approaches used in counseling practice.
  • Major counseling theories
  • Applying theory to practice
  • Choosing a counseling approach
COP-670
Family Therapy
Introduces approaches to counseling families and addressing systemic dynamics.
  • Family systems theory basics
  • Common family therapy techniques
  • Addressing family communication patterns
COP-743
School Counseling
Covers counseling approaches used within school and educational settings.
  • School counseling program basics
  • Supporting student mental health
  • Collaborating with educators and families
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

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