Counseling Foundations Major
Psychology, B.A.
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).
Degree requirements for the Counseling Foundations major are as follows:
| 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 | |
- 1
Students must take one of the following courses: PSY 205 Child Development, PSY 206 Adolescent and Adult Development, PSY 209 Growth and Development.
- 2
Students must take six credits from the following list: PSY 285 Psychology in the Field, PSY 400 Psychology Capstone, PSY 495 Independent Research, PSY 498 Psychology Internship, PSY 499 Psychology Internship, WEL 400 Leadership in Practice, or WEL 440 Leadership in Practice.