Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Mid – America 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 Ohio colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Mid – America Christian University

Also known as Gulf Coast Bible College

900 Dayton St, Yellow Springs, OH

Mid - America Christian University is an educational institute with a Church of God affiliation and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This school provides a variety of educational experiences for its potential students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Mid - America Christian University. Mid - America Christian University offers over twenty different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Behavioral Science
• Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Organizational and Nonprofit Management

The school operates under an open enrollment guideline, accepting any applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any admissions essays may be requested for certain programs.

Mid - America Christian University also provides flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

This school's tuition is close to $17,000 annually for undergraduate programs and close to $21,000 for graduate level programs, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalized cost of attending MACU.  Housing is available to qualifying students and the cost is about $3,300 annually. Students attending Mid - America Christian University may qualify for assistance which is typically in the form of grants or loans.

Mid - America Christian University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, having held that accreditation for the last four years. To learn more about the school and to obtain consumer disclosures, you can visit macu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mid – America Christian University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).