Counseling Psychology

Overview

Focusing on the unique field of counseling psychology, this major provides a foundation of psychological principles to apply to personal, social, and organizational problems. Classes address the theory and research related to normal human development, etiology of mental health problems, and ethical standards of the psychology profession. Emphasis is on interaction with clients in such professional settings as human services and social services agencies or the corporate workplace. Major principles and methods which address social and counseling issues are applied to diverse populations.

Key Outcomes

• Provide a foundation to apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational problems
• Study principles and methods addressing social and counseling issues as applied to diverse populations
• Prepare to move into entry-level positions in a variety of settings, such as government, private human service agencies, mental health organizations, and industry

Location

The major in Counseling Psychology is offered on the Chicago and Grayslake campuses.

Beyond Your Bachelor’s

The major in Counseling Psychology is excellent preparation for graduate work in nonprofit management, social work, counseling, and psychology.

Major Courses

All courses are 4 semester hours each, for a total of 36 hours.

CPSY 2010 — Research Methods and Design
CPSY 3020 — Human Development I
CPSY 3040 — Psychobiology
CPSY 3800 — Principles of Counseling Diverse Populations
CPSY 4060 — Personality
CPSY 4070 — Learning
CPSY 4120 — Biopsychosocial Disorders
CPSY 4130 — Helping Skills for Human Services
CPSY 4400 — Practicum in Counseling Psychology

Minor Courses

Counseling Psychology can also be pursued as an academic minor. All courses are 4 semester hours each, for a total of 20 hours.

Select five courses from the following:

CPSY 2010 — Research Methods and Design
CPSY 3020 — Human Development I
CPSY 3030 — Human Development II (elective)
CPSY 3040 — Psychobiology
CPSY 3800 — Principles of Counseling Diverse Populations
CPSY 4050 — Human Sexuality (elective)
CPSY 4060 — Personality
CPSY 4070 — Learning
CPSY 4120 — Biopsychosocial Disorders
CPSY 4130 — Helping Skills for Human Services