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Track and build your skills in psychology pre-counseling and therapy
Our BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy program offers a variety of courses that can help you develop career skills. So how do you know which courses are best for your professional growth? Start by setting goals. Make a list of career-related skills and identify any knowledge gaps you may have. Then look for the courses that can help you gain those skills or build on your knowledge. As you complete courses, track your progress and practice regularly so that you stay on top of the latest industry trends. Our Career Development Center can help you with your resume and job search as you learn each new skill.
Develop professional traits that can help you pursue your career
Cultivating professional traits is another means to stand out in the workplace. For the BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy program, we focus on helping you to be:
- Able to manage time
- Able to manage stress
- Able to prioritize
- An active listener
- An effective communicator
- Detail oriented
- Empathetic
- Inclusive
- Self-aware
- Organized
Counseling and therapy career skills taught in our BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy program
After you graduate from this program, you’ll be prepared to continue your studies at the graduate level or pursue entry-level careers in a variety of public and private employment settings in which psychology knowledge and skills are used to promote human welfare.
Organizational and communication skills
- Communicate effectively with employees, managers, students and parents through written and verbal communication, active listening and empathy
- Build and maintain relationships with others and work effectively with a variety of people
- Prioritize tasks and focus on the most important ones using effective project and time management
- Identify and solve problems efficiently
- Identify and summarize credible sources and provide evidence-backed suggestions
Interpersonal and clinical skills
- Communicate effectively with clients, families and other professionals by listening attentively and building rapport
- Collect and interpret information about people to understand their needs
- Develop and implement effective intervention plans based on needs and goals
- Understand and appreciate different cultures and provide services that are sensitive to the cultural needs of those around you
- Use a variety of interventions to help people achieve their goals, such as therapy, medication and referral to other services
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What are the BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling & Therapy admission requirements?
Applicants to the BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling & Therapy specialization must provide the following information for admission:
- Admission application – no application fee required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A transcript of any reported GED
- 4.5 credits eligible for transfer. See Sophia Admissions Pathways as an option to obtain credits.
- Applicants under the age of 24 must also submit a high school transcript verifying graduation
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
International student requirements
If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.
To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:
- Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Attend an internationally recognized institution
- Provide transcripts for evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
Are you looking to earn your bachelor’s degree online but have questions about the cost? Many students are looking for ways to save money on their education and online learning can be a great way to do it.
Here are just a few of the potential savings you can enjoy when you earn your degree online.
Employer and association discounts
More than 900 organizations – including corporations and health care organizations – invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer access to tuition savings and other educational benefits. See if your employer is a partner of Capella.
$15,000 scholarship toward your bachelor’s degree
Apply for a $15,000 Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your bachelor’s degree.
Transfer credits
Learn more about Capella’s transfer credit process. You may be able to transfer previous college credits to cover up to 75% of select bachelor’s degrees.
Federal grants
Capella University accepts federal grants, which are education funds that you may not have to repay. Find out more about federal grants and what’s available to you.
Put your passion for helping others into action with a program that provides instruction across the broad science of psychology and an introduction to counseling theories, professions and practices. Make progress toward your master’s degree in counseling from Capella during your undergraduate studies and choose a focus to start building skills in the areas that most interest you.
Our curriculum is designed to help you:
- Apply psychological theory and concepts to individual, organizational and social issues
- Solve problems in the field of psychology through critical and scientific analysis and innovative thinking
- Use scientific research methods and findings to address psychological phenomena
- Apply empirical research findings to issues in psychology
- Evaluate decisions or actions based on cultural competence and ethical principles
- Integrate your knowledge of psychology with personal values and goals to guide personal, collaborative and professional behavior
- Communicate effectively with diverse recipients in a manner consistent with expectations for psychology professionals.