Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Wayland Baptist 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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Wayland Baptist University

800 Fern Avenue, McAllen, TX

Wayland Baptist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Plainview, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. WBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 6,400.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1160 - 1450 on the SAT, or 16 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $12,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $1,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for WBU is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

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

Students should visit the WBU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wayland Baptist University offers a master's degree program in counseling psychology.

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

• McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $64100

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).