Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Lincoln Christian 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 Illinois colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Lincoln Christian University

One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL

Lincoln Christian University, located in Lincoln, Illinois, is a school dedicated to providing faith-filled education. The school maintains a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Lincoln Christian College has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand. Lincoln Christian College offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree granted. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Theology
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Ministry

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to Lincoln Christian University score between 18 - 25 on the ACT.

Lincoln Christian College also offers services for students including flexible scheduling for working or busy students, help with employment opportunities for students, and academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $16,000 for undergraduate programs and $14,000 for graduate students, but may change yearly. Students may to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal cost estimates. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,100. This school may help with costs by offering financial assistance for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the instruction & training provided by Lincoln Christian University for over four consecutive years. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $68340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $65160
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $73000

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).