Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Prescott 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 Mexico colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Prescott College

Also known as Prescot College

4400 Cutler Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM

Prescott College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Prescott, Arizona and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Prescott College exceeds 1,100 per year.

Areas of study available at PC include:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Prescott College. A score within the range of 1480 - 1890 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Prescott College admits around 80 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 19 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $60690

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).