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:
Add one additional Psychology course.
| PSYC 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
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| PSYC 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| PSYC 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
| PSYC 351 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 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:
| PSYC 301 | Sensation and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSYC 311 | Physiological Psychology | 4 credits |
| PSYC 312 | Clinical Psychopharmacology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 351 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 credits |
| PSYC 326 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine | 3 credits |
| PSYC 402 | Cognitive Processes | 3 credits |
Socio-cultural:
| PSYC 292 | Psychology Of Women | 3 credits |
| PSYC 294 | Psychology of Minority Groups | 3 credits |
| PSYC 305 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 306 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology: Theories, Research and Application | 3 credits |
Required Integrative course:
| PSYC 461 | Tests and Measures | 3 credits |
| PSYC 452 | Group Processes in Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC ____ | 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
| PSYC 451 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSYC ____ | 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
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 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
| PSYC 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