Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Texas Wesleyan University

Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, TX

Texas Wesleyan University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Texas Wesleyan University exceeds 3,400 annually.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1318 - 1600 for the SAT exam and between 19 - 23 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Approximately 50% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 35% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at texaswesleyan.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,600. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.

The Texas Wesleyan University "Rams" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.txwes.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas Wesleyan University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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

• Lubbock, TX
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $65740

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).