Counseling Psychology Program

The counseling psychology program at Eastern Nazarene College 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer counseling psychology program.

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Eastern Nazarene College

130 Baker Ave Extension, Concord, MA

Eastern Nazarene College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College is nearly 1000 annually.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1260 to 1690 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 28 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 26% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at www.enc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Eastern Nazarene College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.enc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Counseling Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Nazarene College 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).