Online Bachelor's in Psychology with a Counseling Emphasis
Prepare for Success in Psychology and Counseling Careers
Build Foundational Counseling Skills
Gain Trauma-Informed Perspectives
Learn How to Help Diverse Populations
Choose Electives for Your Ideal Career
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- Duration 4 years
- Cost per Credit $495
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- Discover Vast Influences on Human Behavior
- Explore Prominent Counseling Theories
- Examine Several Aspects of Family Systems
- Learn From Faculty with Counseling Experience
Choose a Leading-Edge Online Program for Psychology with a Counseling Concentration
Carlow University’s online BA in Psychology with a Counseling concentration helps you open the door to a wide variety of entry level clinical jobs related to treatment and support for those with mental health needs. Whether you’re passionate about working in direct support, family counseling, milieu therapy, patient services, substance abuse counseling and more, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to jumpstart your career.
The Counseling Concentration Will Allow You To:
- Better understand and support others
- Acquire basic therapeutic techniques
- Stand out for growing counseling careers
- Pursue graduate study
Curriculum: Counseling Concentration
Online
4 Years
120 Total Credits
In this concentration, you’ll take courses that are focused on theoretical foundations, authoritative research and best practices in counseling. Our small class sizes and interactive online classrooms give you opportunities to receive personalized support from faculty as you learn.
Featured Courses
An introduction to the basic principles of and various approaches toward counseling. Emphasis on supervised role-playing and on how to begin to become therapeutically effective.
Prerequisite: This course has a prerequisite of PY 101. PY 101 must be completed prior to taking this course.
An overview of the fundamental concepts of general systems theory from which family therapy has developed. Although principles from other major theories are discussed, the primary theoretical approach taught is Bowenian Family Systems Theory. The emphasis is on looking at both functional and dysfunctional aspects of family systems and observing rigid, repetitive sequences of behavior, the crossing of hierarchical levels of organization, the lack of clear individual and family boundaries, and pathological verbal and nonverbal communication patterns. Family dynamics are discussed as these relate to and influence the individual development of each family member.
Boost Your Salary Potential
With Carlow’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in counseling, you’ll be on your way to a career as a family specialist, direct support professional, case manager, milieu therapist, behavioral health associate, patient services representative and more. You can apply your knowledge and skills to careers that serve a wide variety of populations and communities.
Please note that some of these positions may require additional education, certification or licensure, which can vary by state.
Rehabilitation Specialist $73,996 average annual pay1
Recreational Therapist $57,120 median annual wage2
Human Resources Manager $136,350 median annual wage3
BAP Specializations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the psychology program offers three optional concentrations: Child Development, Counseling and Crisis and Trauma.
You are not required to choose a concentration for your psychology degree. You can complete a general degree or choose an optional concentration in Child Development, Counseling or Crisis and Trauma.
Whether you’re passionate about working in direct support, family counseling, milieu therapy, patient services, substance misuse counseling or more, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to jump start your career. Take courses that are focused on theoretical foundations, authoritative research and best practices in counseling.
Sources
- Salary.com. “Rehab Specialist Salary in the United States.” November 1, 2024, Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/rehab-specialist-salary.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023: 29-1125 Recreational Therapists.” April 3, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes291125.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Human Resources Managers.” August 29, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.