Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Southwestern Assemblies of God 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 Texas colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University

2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Assemblies of God Church affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an annual student enrollment of around 2,100. Southwestern Assemblies of God University has at least forty different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

• Biblical Studies
• Religious Education
• General Studies
• Youth Ministry

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also offers student services including career counseling for students in need of help and job placement options.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is approximately $18,000 for undergraduate students and $12,000 for graduate programs, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Living quarters are offered for students, which costs around $3,700 each year. Southwestern Assemblies of God University may help with costs by offering financial aid for those that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 1968. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Assemblies of God 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

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).