Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Bastyr 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 Washington colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Bastyr University

2901 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA

Bastyr University is a nonprofit private institution located in Kenmore, WA and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately 970 students are enrolled annually at Bastyr University.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Naturopathic Medicine, Naturopathy
• Acupuncture
• Dietetics
• Human Nutrition

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,800. Students attending Bastyr University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.bastyr.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bastyr 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $84780

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).