Online BS in Psychology: Counseling/Clinical Psychology Concentration
Change Lives with MU’s Counseling/Clinical Psychology Degree
Hands-on Practicum
Transfer up to 93 Semester Hours
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- Duration 3.5 years
- Cost per Credit $445
- Credit Hours 124
Program Benefits
- Research and Data-Based Curriculum
- Prep for Helping Others with Depression, Phobias and Disorders
- Transfer up to 93 Credit Hours
- Eight-Week Terms
Choose a Career that Helps Others Function Better
Whether you want to counsel individuals or groups in a social service agency or address a growing population suffering from substance use disorder, Methodist University’s 100% Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Degree with a Counseling/Clinical Psychology concentration will help you achieve your goals.
The job outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is growing at a faster-than-average rate of 19%, according to BLS.1 With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, you can be fully prepared to help others through treatment and work in various settings.
This flexible degree offering multiple electives builds your knowledge in experimental psychology, human development, social psychology, and more to enter a rewarding field or graduate school.
Career Outlook: Prepare for a Future of Helping Others
Choosing to hone your degree in counseling/clinical psychology lets you consider employment in a wide range of community and social service occupations, where jobs are projected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through 2033.2 The concentration truly shines if you know you want to work closely with others. Get the key skills you need that, with or without graduate school, prepare you to help people achieve their goals in a clinical, school, or community setting.
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health* Counselors
$59,190/YEAR
Help people to cope with a variety of mental or behavioral problems.
*Note that mental health counselors typically need at least a master’s degree.3
Social and Community Service Managers
$78,240/YEAR
Oversee social service program and a community organization. In this role, you’ll plan outreach activities, write proposals for funding, and more to enhance the organization’s impact in the community.4
Here are some positions you could qualify for with this concentration and degree:
- Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Business Administrator
- Case Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Psychiatric Technician
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- School Counselor
- Top- or Mid-Level Manager
Curriculum: Critical Knowledge and Skills
Learn about abnormal psychology, human development, and other core topics as you gain skills in diagnosis, clinical interview procedures, behavior analysis, and more. This specialization gives you the foundation needed to pursue a future in various areas of counseling or clinical psychology.
Course Spotlight: PSY 3410 Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal behavior and mental processes. Topics include the distinction between normality and abnormality, the classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders, the neurotic and psychotic disorders, and the major therapeutic approaches.
Preview CoursesCourse Spotlight: PSY 3300 Psychological Counseling
Development of basic skills used in all helping relationships and those used specifically in psychological counseling, an attainment of a general understanding of the major theoretical approaches to counseling, and knowledge concerning the interventions associated with each of the major theoretical approaches.
Student-Centered Faculty
Methodist University’s diverse, expert faculty add quality to our programs with their extensive experience. They are invested in MU students and understand the importance of helping them prepare for the real world. At MU, you can expect:
- Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- Relevant Experience
- Personalized Feedback
- Expert Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
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This program does not have any specific accreditations, though Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Applications will be due no later than three weeks prior to the start of the term. Check the academic calendar on our Admissions page for specific dates and deadlines.
The Counseling/Clinical Psychology concentration prepares you for roles centered on direct client support — such as case manager, psychiatric technician, rehabilitation specialist, or school counselor — and lays a foundation for graduate study in counseling. The Human Performance Psychology concentration instead applies psychological principles to the design of systems, products, and organizations, better suited to careers in human factors or organizational consulting.
The Counseling/Clinical Psychology concentration brings your total major credit hours to between 43 and 46, compared to 41 credit hours in the major for the general BS in Psychology without a concentration.
You can complete the program in just 3.5 years. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page.
No. It’s billed as an additional fee on top of the total estimated tuition of $55,180, alongside costs like textbooks and supplies.
Sources:
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/home.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm