Overview

The Applied Sport Psychology and Counseling degree program offered by University of South Carolina is the only degree of its kind in the state, and one of few in the nation. Learn foundational knowledge that can help athletes and performers achieve balance between mind and body that strengthens their performance.

Key Skills

Building Skills - Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
Physical Activity - Participating in exercises, sports or movement to promote fitness, health and overall well-being
Empathy - Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
Interprofessional Collaboration - Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services
Interpersonal Skills - Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Analytical Reasoning - Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Human Health - Fostering well-being, preventing diseases and optimizing physical, mental and social aspects of individuals' well-being

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Psychology
Social Work With Children, Youth, and Families
Motor Learning in Physical Education
Counseling Profession
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Performance
Coaching Ethics, Law and Compliance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Education Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 1638 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

high school coursework and grades (including dual enrollment courses)

high school gpa (middle 50% of admitted freshmen): 4.1–4.8

high school class rank (middle 50% of admitted freshmen): 8%–31%

standardized test score ranges (middle 50%): sat 1140–1330 (s.c. residents); 1260–1390 (nonresidents); act 23–30 (s.c. residents); 28–32 (nonresidents)
alternative/transfer pathways available (bridge carolina, gamecock gateway, palmetto pathway, direct transfer pathways)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36976 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36976 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12288 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

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