Program Overview
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Duration
6 Months (Self-Paced) Program
Can be done in 6 months
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Total Courses
6
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Total Credit Hours
36 Hours
The Counseling Psychology program emphasizes the development of counseling and therapeutic skills to help individuals overcome personal and emotional challenges. Students learn about various counseling approaches, assessment techniques, and ethical practices. Graduates are well-equipped to become licensed counselors, working in a variety of counseling settings to support clients in their mental health journeys.
Foundations Of Psychological Science And Behavioral Analysis:
The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.
Practical Experience And Client Interaction:
Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.
Global Psychological Issues And Cross-Cultural Research:
The College of Psychology at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.
Counseling, Psychology and Children course takes a multidimensional approach to counseling children. This approach: 1) capitalizes on the relationships children build with parents, teachers, and other adults; 2) looks at children's developmental processes; 3) examines multicultural influences upon them; and 4) takes into consideration the variety of intervention models available.
Course present practical examples and discussions of all of the major facets of counseling in a wide variety of counselors' work settings. The course includes a thorough treatment of techniques of assessment, including an overview of standardized testing and discussion of subjective approaches to appraisal, observation, self-reporting, and others.
This course examines all of the essential skills required to be an effective leader of variety of groups in variety of settings. It explores history of group therapy work and development of groups–how they grow, change, and differ. It addresses specifics of working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly.
This course provides clear, succinct coverage of the core concepts of all of the major contemporary theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including separate chapters on solution-focused and on feminist theory. Each theory topic begins by discussing the major theorist or theorists responsible for the theory.
This course covers all aspects of working with families. It begins by explaining differences between functional and dysfunctional families. It covers history of family therapy, multicultural aspects of family therapy, ways of working with various types of families, ethical and legal issues involved family therapy, and ways of assessing families.
This course reflects all the crucial subject matter of what it takes to be a school counselor. This course is designed as a means for you to lend your voice to the issues confronting school counselors and, most importantly, to chart the course for invention in school counseling.
Cost of Attendance
| Tuition Fee Breakdown | Cost |
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| UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA | $3,240 |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $0.00 |
| Study Materials | $0.00 |
| Food Cost | $0.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $3,240 |
WHERE AFFORDABILITY
Meets Opportunity
At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.
Our Eligibility Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education
Credit Hours
36 Hours
Course Duration
6 Months (Self-Paced) Program
Courses Offered
6