Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at University of Houston – Victoria 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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University of Houston – Victoria

1 Main Street, Houston, TX

University of Houston - Victoria is a public institution located in Victoria, Texas and provides a large number of degree programs for students. University of Houston - Victoria has a yearly student enrollment of around four thousand.

Areas of study offered at University of Houston - Victoria include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 820 - 1000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 18 - 21 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to University of Houston - Victoria. This school admits roughly 40% of students applying. Of those accepted, around 18% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Some students at University of Houston - Victoria may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of Houston - Victoria participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NAIA's Red River Athletic Conference in Baseball.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Houston – Victoria 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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $70980

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).