Overview
Counseling and applied psychological science is a specialty in promoting psychological well-being. Counselors and applied psychologists provide the tools and resources necessary for individuals, families and organizations to cope with everyday problems.
The Counseling and Applied Psychological Science BSc degree offered at Arizona State University 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, which focuses on age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a degree in counseling and applied psychological are prepared for careers in various settings:
- community centers
- government (sales and marketing, human resources management)
- mental health professions (youth counselor, substance abuse counselor, behavioral health technician)
- social services (high school psychology teacher, occupational analyst)
- schools and colleges (school psychologists, educators, professors)
- substance abuse treatment clinics
Graduates may qualify for employment in behavioral health care delivery settings such as community agencies, hospitals and rehabilitation centers to support counselors and other mental health professionals. Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers, such as vocational rehabilitation assistants, human service workers and life-skills instructors. Graduates are not license-eligible as professional counselors but are well prepared for entering graduate degree programs in counseling and related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Self in a Multicultural Society
- Addictions
- Career Development
- Abnormal Psychology
- Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Psychology Counselling Psychology View 1954 other Bachelors in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
- Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
- Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
- Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
- All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
Tuition Fee
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International
32760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32760 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
29952 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29952 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
10978 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10978 USD per year during 48 months.
- Online (resident): $10,978 per year
- Online (non-resident): $13,428 per year
Living costs for Mesa
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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