Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Lesley 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Lesley University

170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA

Lesley University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Lesley University is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study available at Lesley University include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1420 to 1740, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 25. 66% of those who apply are admitted to Lesley University, of which 20 percent choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $9,000. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Lesley University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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

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).