Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (BS)

Provides an introduction to and broad overview of the field of counseling. Covers several counseling topics related to ethics, prevention, intervention and treatment, as well as multicultural counseling.

Covers current theories and research on culture, race and ethnicity, gender and other specific aspects of cultural diversity in a multicultural society. Explores themes, theories, topics and research related to power, privilege and oppression in the United States.

Provides an introduction to counseling skills and intervention techniques used in treatment. Focuses on active listening, self-awareness and other related skills.

Covers the history, overview and principles of addiction as well as symptoms of co-occurring mental health issues prevalent in individuals with addictions and substance abuse disorders. Students also learn basic screening and assessment tools used to detect, evaluate and manage risks associated with individuals who have co-occurring disorders

Provides the theoretical foundations and knowledge related to the principles of counseling.

Covers models of the individual, the world of work, and decision making with emphasis on individual application.

Major areas of theory and research in psychology. Requires participation in department-sponsored research or an educationally equivalent alternative activity.

Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology.

Covers historical and current etiological theories, assessment, prevention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Discusses sociocultural and neurobiological influences.