Psychology B.S. - Concentration: Counseling
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Counseling Concentration prepares students for occupations in the human services field and for graduate study in counseling psychology and related fields. The unique skill set developed is an excellent preparation for graduate school and for entry level careers in government agencies, private and public healthcare settings, business and industry, and educational settings.
A wide variety of career opportunities are available under the direct supervision of licensed professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists.
Program Features
40-42 semester hours
Required courses:
| PSY 100 | GE: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| PSY 101 | GE: Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| | | |
| PSY 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 241 | Meas Evaluation Psych | 3 credits |
| PSY 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 351 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 451 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
| | and any one additional non-general education psychology course | |
Select one course from each of the two groups:
Biological based:
| PSY 301 | Sensation Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 311 | Physiological Psych | 0 - 4 credits |
| PSY 312 | Clinical Psychopharamacology | 3 credits |
| PSY 326 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine | 3 credits |
Socio-cultural:
| PSY 292 | Psychology Of Women | 3 credits |
| PSY 294 | Psychology of Minority Groups | 3 credits |
| PSY 305 | Cross-Cultural Psychol | 3 credits |
| PSY 306 | A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Behavioral Therapy | 3 credits |
| PSY 320 | Social Psychology: Theories, Research and Application | 3 credits |
Required Integrative course:
| PSY 461 | Tests And Measures | 3 credits |
| PSY 452 | Group Processes in Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSY 484 | Mental Health Practice | 3 credits |
Each course within the major can only be counted for one requirement.
Additional Requirements:
- All of the 300 and 400 level Psychology courses required for this program must be taken at East Stroudsburg University. No more than 15 credits in the major will be accepted for transfer.
- All required courses must be passed with a “C” or higher.
- Please read university requirements found in this catalog.
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| PSY 100 | GE: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSY 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| PSY 241 | Meas Evaluation Psych | 3 credits |
| PSY 351 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSY 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| | Psychology - Socio-cultural Based | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| PSY 451 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
| | Psychology - Biological Based | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| PSY 452 | Group Processes in Counseling | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 4 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper-Division Elective | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper-Division Elective | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper-Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall
| PSY 461 | Tests And Measures | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Electives | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Electives | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Electives | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Electives | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| PSY 484 | Mental Health Practice | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper-Division Elective | 3 credits |
| | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 120