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Major Overview for Counseling Psychology

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Overview for Counseling Psychology

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

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A major in Counseling Psychology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Counseling Psychology

Top 26 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Counseling Psychology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Rochester College
Rochester Hills, MI
50
(17.5%)
Open Admissions$23,244
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
37
(9.5%)
Moderately Selective$37,550
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
36
(13.3%)
Minimally Selective$15,802
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA
32
(7.2%)
Moderately Selective$38,330
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
29
(22.5%)
Moderately Selective$19,675
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
28
(2.4%)
Highly Selective$48,057
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN
23
(11.0%)
Moderately Selective$26,584
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
22
(4.0%)
Open Admissions$10,002
Baptist Bible College and Seminary
Clarks Summit, PA
18
(11.5%)
Minimally Selective$21,282
Oakwood College
Huntsville, AL
14
(5.3%)
Highly Selective$21,238
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.