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 credits
Required courses:
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
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| PSY 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 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 and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 311 | Physiological Psychology | 4 credits |
| PSY 312 | Clinical Psychopharmacology | 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 Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 306 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 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.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan: Counseling Concentration
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSY 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| PSY 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| PSY 351 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSY 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY ____ | Psychology - Socio-cultural Based | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| PSY 451 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSY ____ | Psychology - Biological Based | 3-4 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Spring
| PSY 452 | Group Processes in Counseling | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| PSY 461 | Tests and Measures | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSY 484 | Mental Health Practice | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 120