Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Caldwell College 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 New Jersey colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Caldwell College (RCBC)

900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ

Caldwell College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Caldwell, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 2,300 students are enrolled annually at Caldwell College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1220 to 1540 on the SAT and within the range of 17 to 23 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Caldwell College. An estimated 60% of all applicant were accepted at Caldwell College, with 29% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Caldwell College "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.caldwell.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $94290
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $66270
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $76130

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).