Counseling Psychology (CPSY)
The major in counseling psychology provides a foundation for the application of psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational problems. Theory and research related to normal human development, etiology of mental health problems, and ethical standards of the psychology profession are discussed. Emphasis is on interaction with clients in professional settings, such as human services and social services agencies or the corporate workplace. Major principles and methods which address social and counseling issues are applied to diverse populations. This major alone does not prepare students to function as counselors, therapists or psychologists. Rather, students develop the necessary skills to assume entry-level positions in a variety of settings such as government, private human service agencies, mental health organizations, business, and industry.