Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Georgian Court 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 New Jersey colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Georgian Court University

634 Market Street, Paterson, NJ

Georgian Court University is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lakewood, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 2,900 students are enrolled annually at GCU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs GCU offers:

• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Georgian Court University admits approximately 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 33% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at georgian.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Some students at Georgian Court University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgian Court University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.georgian.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgian Court University has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $100510
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $85810

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).