Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Amberton University prepares students for careers as school counselors, academic counselors, marriage and family counselors, substance abuse counselors, and mental health counselors. The program focuses on rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Program courses include: counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Amberton University

2011 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX

Amberton University is located in Garland, TX and is a nonprofit private institution that assists students to meet their goals. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled per year at Amberton University.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Counseling Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business Administration
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $7,800 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.amberton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Amberton University offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Counseling Psychologists

Description

Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counseling psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Amarillo, TX
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $56510

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).