B.S. in Counseling Psychology

Location(s): Montgomery Campus, Birmingham Campus, Huntsville Campus, Mobile Campus, Online Campus

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The practice of counseling is built upon the foundation of psychology. The counseling psychology degree is built around core psychology courses with counseling courses that prepare students for careers in counseling, psychology, human services, and some areas of ministry. This degree is also a good choice for students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in counseling or marriage and family therapy.

Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy: 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy: 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy: 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy: 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1338 - Finite Math (or higher)

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

BIO 1301 - Principles of Biology I AND
BIO 1101 - Principles of Biology I LAB (or higher)

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

Professional Literacy 56 hours

Departmental Requirements 14 hours

Discipline Required Courses 24 hours

Counseling Degree Electives 12 hours

Human Systems Elective (choose at least 1 course)

Other Counseling Psychology Elective Options (9 hours)

General Education Electives 18 hours

Free Electives (any advisor approved courses or transfers)

Total Hours 124 hours

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.