Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Greater Allegheny (Penn State)

201 Old Main, University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and publically funded. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, about 770 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny offers:

• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Communications
• Liberal Arts

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny. Scores between 13 - 22 on the ACT or 1110 - 1480 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 40 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Students who would like to learn more about this school may visit their website at http://www.ga.psu.edu/.

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

• State College, PA
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $62140

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).