Concentrations
Counseling Psychology
Beyond core requirements, students complete the major requirements by choosing a concentration. Based on a student’s primary interests, the choice of a concentration enables the student to begin to prepare for post-baccalaureate work in psychology. Concentrations should be declared in the spring semester of the sophomore year.
The counseling psychology concentration is directed toward students who have an interest in developing a background in foundational counseling theories, skills, and methods. This concentration prepares students for advanced study leading to positions in clinical or counseling psychology, social agencies, or church-based counseling ministries.
| Counseling Psychology Concentration | 18 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 18 units | |
| PSYC 415 | Group Process | 3 |
| PSYC 445 | Psychology of the Family | 3 |
| PSYC 450 | Counseling | 3 |
| PSYC 480 | Psychological Testing and Measurement | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 455 | Behavioral Science Practicum I | 3 |
| PSYC 475 | Research Methods Practicum | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 390 | Cognition | 3 |
| PSYC 405 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| Recommended Courses | optional | |
| COMM 420 | Conflict Management**/*** | 3 |
| PSYC 430 | Intervention Strategies with Children | 3 |
| PSYC 435 | Psychology and Christianity: Integration Seminar | 3 |
| PSYC 440 | Psychology of Religion** | 3 |
| PSYC 460 | Behavioral Science Practicum II | 3 |
| PSYC 485 | Stress and Coping | 3 |
| SOC 358 | Human Diversity** | 3 |
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
