Why the BS in Psychology, Community Counseling program?
The program provides a curriculum to prepare undergraduate students for a workforce role as a mental health counselor as well as graduate education in psychology, public health, social work, medicine, psychiatric nursing etc.
The student to faculty ratio provides opportunities for students to align with faculty mentors for clinical and research opportunities. The program has a unique 91¶¶Òõ Advantage focusing on health disparities, equity and social justice. The program also offers coursework that prepares students to obtain jobs in the healthcare field with an earned B.S. degree.
Additional Experiences
Students can engage with community agencies and/or academic research outside of the classroom. Examples of opportunities include but are not limited to the following:
- Research opportunities with 91¶¶Òõ
faculty - Volunteering with community based
organizations - Participate in webinars hosted by
leaders in Community Psychology
Career Options
Students who complete the BS in Psychology, Community Counseling program pursue careers such as:
- Mental Health Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Applied Behavioral Analysis Technician
- Case Manager
Students can also pursue advanced degrees in Psychology (Clinical, Counseling, School, Forensic, Industrial/Organizational), Social Work, Marriage and Family, Education, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, and more.
Accreditation
The BS in Psychology, Community Counseling program has full approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).