The Counseling Foundations major exposes students to the latest theories and research through relevant, high-quality courses. Students practice vital counseling skills through classroom instruction, observations, and internships (optional).

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
University Core
Behavioral/Social Science Electives		6
BUS 204	Financial Wellness	1
ENG 114	Critical Reading and Response	3
ENG 134	Literary Genres	3
Humanities Electives		9
MAT 120	Statistics	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology I	3
Science Electives (lab required)		7
WEL 100	Empowered as Learners and Leaders	3
or WEL 220	Empowered as Learners and Leaders
WEL 350	Strategies for Career and Personal Growth	2
Major Requirements
Developmental Psychology Elective 1		3
ENG 124	Research and Writing in the Disciplines	3
Experiential Elective 2		6
PSY 216	Psychology of Cultural Diversity	3
PSY 240	Psychopathology	3
PSY 250	Behavioral Research Methods	3
or INT 250	Research Methods in the Social Sciences
PSY 321	Theories of Personality	3
PSY 340	Physiological Psychology	3
PSY 342	Crisis Intervention for Community and Mental Health Settings	3
PSY 370	Social Psychology	3
PSY 380	Interviewing and Counseling	3
PSY 405	Counseling Diverse Populations	3
PSY 406	Counseling Ethics and Professional Development	3
or PSY 535	Ethics and Professional Conduct in Counseling
PSY 430	Clinical Psychology	3
or PSY 540	Individual and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
PSY 432	Cognitive Psychology	3
General Electives
General Electives		32
Total Credits Required		120

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Students must take one of the following courses: PSY 205 Child Development, PSY 206 Adolescent and Adult Development, PSY 209 Growth and Development.

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Students must take six credits from the following list: PSY 285 Psychology in the Field, PSY 495 Independent Research, PSY 498 Psychology Internship, PSY 499 Psychology Internship, WEL 400 Leadership in Practice, or WEL 440 Leadership in Practice.