Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Southern California Seminary 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 California colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Southern California Seminary

401 15th Street, Oakland, CA

Southern California Seminary, located in El Cajon, CA, is a school dedicated to providing faith-filled education. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Southern California Seminary has an enrollment of about 200 students per year. Southern California Seminary offers several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Ministry
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

Southern California Seminary also provides student services such as career counseling for students that may require additional help and flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and approximately $14,000 for undergraduate students per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their individualized cost of attendance. Student housing is offered and the price is around $5,800 annually. Some students at Southern California Seminary may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southern California Seminary is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission, having held that accreditation for the last twelve years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see program details, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern California Seminary 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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $91600
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $78680

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).