Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Westminster College – Salt Lake City 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 Utah colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Westminster College – Salt Lake City (Westminster)

3850 Dixon Parkway Dr. Dept. 1031, Ogden, UT

Westminster College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Westminster College is nearly three thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 988 - 1240 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 68% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found by visiting the WC website.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,800. Students enrolled at Westminster College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Westminster College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

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

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.westminstercollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westminster 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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $75460

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).