In an increasingly complex and fraught world, professionals skilled in mental and emotional health play a crucial role in fostering individual growth and healing. The Counseling and Psychology focus area equips you with the tools to impact lives through school counseling, counseling psychology and school psychology. You鈥檒l be prepared to address diverse needs in educational and clinical settings, promoting equity, social justice and personal development. Our programs emphasize real-world applications, research integration and training in diverse environments, preparing you for impactful careers in counseling, academic research and mental health practice.
The programs in this focus area can be a great fit for:
Individuals who excel in understanding and addressing emotional and psychological needs.
Those who are adept at using research to inform and improve practice.
People committed to equity and making a difference in diverse educational settings.
Individuals eager to integrate research with hands-on practice to effect meaningful change.
School Counselor
$61,500 avg. salary
Counseling Psychologist
$82,700 avg. salary
School Psychologist
$78,100 avg. salary
Research Scientist
$84,300 avg salary