COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

+ Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

- An High School Diploma or equivalent

- CIVIC LITERACY - American Government* course (it satisfies also General Education requirements, see below)

*American Government can satisfies both Civic Literacy admission requirements and General education social studies requirements

CREDITS: 60 SCH (Semester Credit Hour)

a) Associate of Arts (AA) in Counseling Psychology = 60 SCH with 36 SCH in General Education (GE)

b) Associate of Science (AS) in Sport Counseling = 60 SCH with 15 SCH in General Education (GE)

Core Curriculum - in Counseling Psychology or in Sport Counseling (minimum 15/18 SCH)

a) GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) requirements for AA/BA = 36 SCH -

(see GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS section)

Suggested courses:

ENC X101 English Composition I (Communication).........................................................................................3 SCH

PHI X010 Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities).........................................................................................3 SCH

ARH X000 Art Appreciation (Humanities)...........................................................................................................3 SCH

THE X000 Theatre Appreciation (Humanities)...................................................................................................3 SCH

MUL X010 Music Appreciation (Humanities)......................................................................................................3 SCH

STA Statistics for Psychology (Mathematics)......................................................................................................3 SCH

BSC X085 Introductory Human Physiology (Natural Sciences)................................................................2 SCH (34 CH)

BSC Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy (Natural Sciences).............................................................................1 SCH (17 CH)

ANT X000 Introduction to Anthropology (Social Sciences).........................................................................3 SCH

PSY X012 Introduction to Psychology (Social Sciences)...............................................................................2 SCH

SYG X000 Principles of Sociology (Social Sciences).......................................................................................1 SCH

POS X041 American Government (Social Sciences requirements & Civic Literacy admission)..3 SCH

Two courses at choice.....................................................................................................................................................6 SCH

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: 1 SCH in foreign language (accredited to all non-English language Foreing Students)

COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1 SCH in computer science (European requirement)

b) GENERAL EDUCATION (GE) minimum requirements for AS/BS = 15 SCH -

(see GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS section)

Suggested courses:

ENC X101 English Composition I (Communication).........................................................................................3 SCH

PHI X010 Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities).........................................................................................3 SCH

STA Statistics for Psychology (Mathematics).....................................................................................................3 SCH

BSC X085 Introductory Human Physiology (Natural Sciences)................................................................2 SCH (34 CH)

BSC Anatomy: Human Neuroanathomy (Natural Sciences)..........................................................................1 SCH

PSY X012 Introduction to Psychology (Social Sciences)...............................................................................2 SCH

POS X041 American Government (Civic Literacy & Social Sciences).....................................................1 SCH

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: 1 SCH in foreign language (accredited to all non-English language Foreing Students)

COMPUTER SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1 SCH in computer science (European requirement)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)

The Associate in Arts (AA) requires 60 semester credits hours (SCH), including 36 SCH in General Education

The Associate in Science (AS) and the Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) require 60 semester credits hours (SCH),

including 15 SCH in General Education

The general education subject areas include:

Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.

Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year and thereafter, students entering a technical degree education program as defined in s. 1004.02(13) must complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements before a degree is awarded.

students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total).

Students earning a technical education degree, defined in s. 1004.02(13) as an

Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science (AS/AAS) degree

(a) Communication:
1. ENC X101 English Composition I; or
2. Any student who successfully completes a course with an ENC prefix for which ENC X101 is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the communication core.

(b) Humanities:
1. ARH X000 Art Appreciation;
2. HUM X020 Introduction to Humanities;
3. LIT X000 Introduction to Literature;
4. MUL X010 Music Literature/Music Appreciation; 5. PHI X010 Introduction to Philosophy; or
6. THE X000 Theatre Appreciation.

(c) Mathematics:
1. MAC X105 College Algebra;
2. MAC X311 Calculus I;
3. MGF X106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I;
4. MGF X107 Liberal Arts Mathematics II;
5. STA X023 Statistical Methods; or
6. Any student who successfully completes a mathematics course for which one (1) of the general education core course options in mathematics is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the mathematics core.

(d) Natural Sciences:
1. AST X002 Descriptive Astronomy;
2. BSC X005 General Biology;
3. BSC X010 General Biology I;
4. BSC X085 Anatomy and Physiology I; (or BSC X085 Introductory Human Physiology)

5. CHM X020 Chemistry for Liberal Studies;
6. CHM X045 General Chemistry I;
7. ESC X000 Introduction to Earth Science;
8. EVR X001 Introduction to Environmental Science;
9. PHY X020 Fundamentals of Physics;
10. PHY X048 General Physics with Calculus;
11. PHY X053 General Physics I; or
12. Any student who successfully completes a natural science course for which one (1) of the general education core course options in natural science is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the natural science core.

(e) Social Sciences:
1. AMH X020 Introductory Survey Since 1877;
2. ANT X000 Introduction to Anthropology;
3. ECO X013 Principles of Macroeconomics;
4. POS X041 American Government;
5. PSY X012 Introduction to Psychology; or
6. SYG X000 Principles of Sociology.
(f) GEA institution may apply its own course titles to the general education core course options.

(3) GEA recognizes credit earned through an acceleration mechanism in Section 1007.27, F.S., as meeting the related general education core course requirement.

(4) GEA may grant a substitution or modification to the courses listed above for eligible disabled students, subject to Rule 6A-10.041, F.A.C.
(5) The remaining courses and credits, in addition to the core course options, to fulfill the total 36-hour general education requirement for associate in arts and baccalaureate degrees are at the discretion of GEA institution.

SPORT COUNSELING - 18 SCH

Sport Counseling

Primary duties: A behavioral therapist helps clients recognize and improve certain behaviors. They identify needs and create treatment plans to assist clients to manage their actions outside of the office. Behavioral therapists could use a wide range of techniques to help clients depending on the condition and its severity. They may also help clients with relaxation strategies, meditation techniques and personal reflection.

+ BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

DURATION: 120 SCH with 36 SCH in General Education (GE)

CORE CURRICULUM Fundamentals - TECHNIQUES AND METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE - 36 SCH (+ 4 SCH apart)

ART THERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPY - 30 SCH (Major)

MINOR IN SPORT COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY - 18 SCH - See Sport Counseling section

+ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

120 SCH with 15 SCH in General Education (GE)

15 SCH in General Education (GE)

30 SCH Major

15/18 SCH Minor = To do or not to do a minor is at student's free choice.

Remember: minors must be completed simultaneously with a major degree program.

A minor may not be completed by itself, independent of a major program. This means you cannot earn a minor after you have already earned your bachelor's degree. You need at least one active major in order to pursue a minor.

15/18 SCH in Minor and 20/17 SCH in Electives or 35 SCH in ELECTIVES

ELECTIVES

Art Therapy & Psychotherapy - 30 SCH (Major)

Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization - 5 SCH

- Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices............................................................................................17 Hours
- Guided Imagery......................................................................................................................................................................................16 Hours
- Herbal medicine......................................................................................................................................................................................17 Hours
- Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils.............................................................................................................................16 Hours
- Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare...........................................................................................................................................9 Hours

Integrative Nursing Specialization – 5 SCH

- Introduction to Integrative Nursing............................................................................................................................................15 Hours
- Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils..........................................................................................................................16 Hours
- Acupressure..........................................................................................................................................................................................15 Hours
- Guided Imagery...................................................................................................................................................................................16 Hours
- Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare........................................................................................................................................9 Hours

Natural Language (NLP)

Natural Language: Principles, Parameters, Processing and applications.....................3 SCH

Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization - 5 SCH

Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science...........................................................................................16 Hours
Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions.................................................................................................................16 Hours
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods...............................................................................................23 Hours
Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills................................................................................................................................................15 Hours
Positive Psychology Project: Design Your Life for Well-being................................................................................................12 Hours

Positive PsychologyResilience for Everyone Specialization - 1 SCH

Managing Stress and Time.......................................................................................................................................................................6 Hours
Grit and Growth Mindset...........................................................................................................................................................................7 Hours
Positive Thinking and Thriving.................................................................................................................................................................5 Hours
Empathy for Self and Others...................................................................................................................................................................5 Hours

Collaboration For Everyone Specialization - 1 SCH

Problem-solving.............................................................................................................................................................................................4 Hours
Positive Thinking and Thriving................................................................................................................................................................5 Hours
Public Speaking and Presentations......................................................................................................................................................7 Hours
Decision-Making...........................................................................................................................................................................................6 Hours

Anatomy Specialization - 5 SCH

- - Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems.........................................................................................25 Hours
  - Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems.................................................................................18 Hours
  - Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy (this course is part of the core curriculum)...............................................17 Hours
  - Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems......................................................................11 Hours

+ MASTER (MA/MS) IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

60 SCH with a minimum of three semester hours in each of the following content areas:

History of Psychoanalysis: Theories, Techniques and Practice...................................................................................2 SCH
Psychotherapy & Counseling: Theories, Techniques and Practice............................................................................3 SCH
Marriage, couples and family therapy......................................................................................................................................3 SCH
Lifestyle & Career Coaching: Development Theories, Techniques & Assessment.............................................3 SCH
Group dynamics & Community Settings: Theories and Practice................................................................................3 SCH
Sport Psychology...............................................................................................................................................................................3 SCH
Human Growth and Developmental Psychology..................................................................................................................3 SCH
Cognitive Psychology.......................................................................................................................................................................3 SCH
Human Sexuality.................................................................................................................................................................................3 SCH
Social Psychology, Cultural & Multicultural Foundations.................................................................................................3 SCH
Substance Abuse and Addictive disorders............................................................................................................................3 SCH
Educational psychology & School Counseling......................................................................................................................3 SCH
Individual Appraisal/Evaluation, Assessment & Testing...................................................................................................3 SCH
Research and Program Evaluation..............................................................................................................................................3 SCH
Psychiatry & Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment..............................................................................................3 SCH
Clinical methodology I: Prevention of mental and emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior..........3 SCH
Clinical methodology II: Principles of etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning...................3 SCH
Professional responsibilities: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards Issues.................................................3 SCH
Neurophysiology, Medical neuroscience & fundamentals of Psychopharmacology...........................................3 SCH
Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging......................................................................................................................1 SCH

* Thesis

* Practicum - students must enroll in practicum apart (see below) - Laboratory of counseling methods and techniques

* Intership - students must enroll in intership apart

PRACTICUM CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

* CLINICAL PRACTICUM

Clinical Practicum Training is the equivalent of 700 hours of university-supervised clinical practicum or field experience that includes 280 hours of direct client services. The others 420 hours of training are composed by different types of experiences.

* TRAINING CAN BE MADE ONLINE AND/OR IN PERSON, depending where students live

* STUDENTS MUST PAY APART FOR CLINICAL PRACTICUM TRAINING

* UNIVERSITY LETTER OF SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

After completing Clinical Practicum, GEA will provide students a letter on university letterhead with the course title and total number of hours completed during the supervised practicum or field experience. To receive the letter students must enroll apart in clinical practicum and must be in compliance with their study and with all their fees.

To get licensed, some States require the official letter of university-supervised clinical practicum and post-master supervised work hours under the guidance of a licensed/certified counselor.

10 Types of Counseling Job

Behavioral Therapist

Primary duties: A behavioral therapist helps clients recognize and improve certain behaviors. They identify needs and create treatment plans to assist clients to manage their actions outside of the office. Behavioral therapists could use a wide range of techniques to help clients depending on the condition and its severity. They may also help clients with relaxation strategies, meditation techniques and personal reflection.

Requirements: A behavioral therapist needs at least a master's degree to practice. They also need to be a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, which requires completing continuing education courses and renewal.

Career Counselor

Primary duties: A career counselor assists clients to find a future job by evaluating their prior work experience, making suggestions on their resume, presenting potential job options based on the client's preferences and qualifications, explaining what education is necessary for a new career, teaching interview methods, assist clients in applying for jobs, creating career goals and develop skills for particular jobs. They may also need to know specific details about certain industries, such as the current availability of job listings and average salary.

Requirements: All career counselors must have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field. They will then need to obtain a master's degree in career development or career counseling. All candidates must also complete internships to gain experience in areas such as career counseling, career development and counseling assessment. A career counselor must pass a state exam and maintain a current certification as a National Certified Counselor from the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Family Counselor

Primary duties: A family counselor provides support and guidance for domestic violence, marital issues, childhood behavioral problems, infertility, anxiety, substance abuse and conflicts. They may also help couples or families create goals to work toward, use a wellness approach to help with healing, evaluate how families act together and suggest new strategies, find behavioral patterns and help clients through death or divorce.

Requirements: Family counselors must get a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology or Counseling. They must then get a Master's Degree in Family Therapy or Counseling. All family counselors will need to pass a state exam to get their license to practice.

Grief Counselor

Primary duties: A grief counselor helps clients go through the five stages of grief, recognize which one they are currently in, comforts clients experiencing the loss of a loved one, working with families or friends to process the client's feelings, having the patience to let clients discuss all their feelings, create methods to help the client handle their feelings and develop goals the client can work towards.

Requirements: Grief counselors need a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and a state license to practice.

Health Counselor

Primary duties: Health counselors help change clients' unhealthy behaviors by setting nutrition goals to accomplish, discovering why they have their current habits, educate them on health and wellness, monitor their sleep patterns, weight and food cravings and motivate clients to change the way they think.

Requirements: Health counselors must complete a bachelor's degree program in nutrition, healthcare or counseling. They must supplement these programs with courses in psychology, nutrition, health, fitness and behavioral science. Some states may require a master's degree in addition. Many employers also prefer a health counselor certification from an appropriate training program.

Residential Counselor

Primary duties: A residential counselor helps people who live in homes unable to care for themselves. They are in charge of creating programs, working with distressed residents, providing guidance, creating recovery methods for substance abuse centers, leading group meetings, evaluating patients and providing crisis intervention. Residential counselors often live at the facility they work at due to needing to work on-call shifts and long hours.

Requirements: Residential counselors must get a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work. They must also have a minimum of two years of experience interning in a group home to gain knowledge and expertise. A residential counselor must also pass a state exam and continue to enroll in continuing education classes.

School Counselor

Primary duties: A school counselor helps children and adults with personal or academic issues, including home life, disabilities, relationship problems, bullying, inadequate academic performance and more. They listen to student issues, present helpful suggestions, create goals or action plans to aim for, act as a mediator between teachers and students, create alcohol and drug prevention programs and refer students to psychologists.

Requirements: School counselors must get a Master's Degree in Counseling. A school counselor must also receive their state license and take continuing education classes regularly to keep their license.

Sport Counselor/Psychologist

Start pursuing this career by earning a bachelor's degree with a concentration in sports psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, kinesiology or a similar field. This type of degree can provide you with the foundational knowledge to become a sports psychologist. You may learn how mental factors impact a player's athletic performance. You may also learn techniques that can improve a player's performance while lowering their anxiety.

Once you earn a bachelor's degree, consider enrolling in a master's degree program. Studying sports, clinical or counseling psychology can help you succeed in this field. GEA University offers a sports psychology concentration.

While you can pursue many sports psychology positions with a master's degree, some may require a doctorate. As a prospective sports psychologist, you can earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). While the former prepares you for an academic career, the latter can help you secure a clinical position.

Prepare for a career as a sports psychologist by gaining hands-on experience in the field. Look for roles that can help you develop your skills and provide you with additional knowledge.

Substance abuse Counselor

Primary duties: A substance abuse counselor works with patients to help them recover from using alcohol, drugs or other substances. They may evaluate a patient's progress, help with crisis management, work with their family to provide group counseling, teach them coping strategies, test patients for drug or alcohol use and collaborate with social workers or doctors.

Requirements: Substance abuse counselors need a bachelor's degree in counseling or psychology. These programs may cover topics such as human development, psychopharmacology and counseling techniques. Also, most states require state licensure to practice.

Youth Counselor

Primary duties: Youth counselors work with children to identify and treat disorders. They hold sessions with youth to determine the cause of an issue and create effective treatment plans. Youth counselors need to work with families to create a support system outside of the office. These professionals can have individual or group sessions with certain ages of children.

Requirements: Youth counselors typically need at least a master's degree and licensure to practice, though requirements may vary by state.

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Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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Counseling Psychology

You can also choose more course together to complete 1 or more SCH

Every 14/15 Hours you are awarded with 1 SCH:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

60 SCH with a minimum of three semester hours in each of the following content areas: