Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at McKendree 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 Illinois colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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McKendree University

Also known as MCC, McHenry, McHenrey

8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

McKendree University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lebanon, Illinois, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About 3,300 students enroll at McKendree University yearly.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The most common scores among students accepted to this school are between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam, or 1230 to 1590 for the SAT exam. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at McKendree University, with 32 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll.  Key information on admissions can be found via the school's graduate and undergraduate admissions portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $4,900 each year. McKendree University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at McKendree University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students can visit the school's mckendree.edu to view additional information.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

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).