Bachelor of Science - Counseling and Applied Psychological Science at Arizona State University-Polytechnic: Tuition Fee: $31,200.00 USD / Year (Scholarship Available)
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 BS program in counseling and applied psychological science provides foundational training in counseling theories, career and lifespan development, ethics and research methods. A unique aspect of the program is its attention to cultural diversity that includes age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status.
Graduates may qualify for employment in community agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other behavioral healthcare delivery settings to support counselors and other mental health professionals. Graduates will be prepared for careers as behavioral health technicians, vocational rehabilitation assistants, human service workers, life-skills instructors and others. Graduates will not be license-eligible as professional counselors but will be well-prepared to enter advanced graduate degree programs in counseling and related fields.
A degree in counseling and applied psychological science prepares students for careers in various settings:
- 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)
The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in fields such as counselor education, counseling or clinical psychology, social work and family studies.
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