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 100GN: General Psychology

3 credits

 

PSY 201Quantitative Psychology

3 credits

PSY 202Experimental Psychology

3 credits

PSY 341Measurement and Evaluation

3 credits

PSY 321Theories Of Personality

3 credits

PSY 351Abnormal Psychology

3 credits

PSY 451Introduction to Counseling

3 credits

and any one additional non-general education psychology course

Non-general education Psychology course: any three except PSY 105, PSY 220, PSY 222, PSY 225.

Select one course from each of the two groups:

Biological based:

PSY 301Sensation and Perception

3 credits

PSY 311Physiological Psychology

4 credits

PSY 312Clinical Psychopharmacology

3 credits

PSY 326Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

3 credits

Socio-cultural:

PSY 292Psychology Of Women

3 credits

PSY 294Psychology of Minority Groups

3 credits

PSY 305Cross-Cultural Psychology

3 credits

PSY 306Cross-Cultural Counseling

3 credits

PSY 320Social Psychology: Theories, Research and Application

3 credits

Required Integrative course:

PSY 461Tests and Measures

3 credits

PSY 452Group Processes in Counseling

3 credits

PSY 484Mental 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 100GN: General Psychology

3 credits

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

FYE 100University Studies

3 credits

HPLW 105Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

PSY 201Quantitative Psychology

3 credits

PSY 321Theories 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 341Measurement and Evaluation

3 credits

PSY 351Abnormal 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 202Experimental 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 451Introduction 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 452Group 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 461Tests 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 484Mental 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