Majors

This non-teaching major features an interdisciplinary study within the fields of education, counseling psychology, and student affairs. Courses emphasize knowledge and skills in learning, development and interpersonal communications and will prepare you for careers and professions in the mental health or higher education and student affairs field. Students pursuing a major in Counseling and Student Services would choose between two program tracks:

1. Counseling Psychology
2. Higher Education & Student Affairs

The Counseling Psychology track is well-suited for those students who envision careers in mental health, social service, and other settings where their skills will facilitate the well-being of others. Graduates from this track will be suited for entry-level jobs in the Community and Social Service Occupations. While they will not be independent practitioners, they would be able to be in entry-level positions under the supervision of licensed practitioners on interdisciplinary teams in mental health settings.

This degree is also good preparation for those that intend to pursue graduate study in mental health helping fields (e.g., counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, nursing.)

For careers as a licensed counselor, bachelor's degree recipients would need to subsequently pursue at least an accredited master's degree in a clinical counseling field.

Students who select the Higher Education and Student Affairs track will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to transition into a variety of entry-level positions on college campuses. Positions will typically focus on working directly with undergraduate college students, including academic advising, student organization advising, leadership education, orientation, and residential programs and services. Graduates of the program can subsequently pursue a master's degree in the field to advance professionally from entry level positions.