Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Wayne State College 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 Nebraska colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Wayne State College (WSC)

404 East 7th, Curtis, NE

WSC is a public school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Wayne, NE, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 3,600 students are enrolled yearly at WSC.

Areas of study offered at WSC include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at WSC varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $10,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,000 annually. Students enrolled at WSC may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The WSC Wildcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wsc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WSC offers a bachelor'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

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).