Counseling Psychology
If you’re passionate about building relationships, helping others, and making a real difference, the counseling psychology program at Corban University is for you. Our program goes beyond research and theory, emphasizing practical, people-centered work that prepares you to make an impact right away.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of human behavior, develop people-helping skills, and wrestle with ethical dilemmas—all while viewing psychology through a strong biblical worldview. With a focus on real-world application and mentoring by faculty who are also active counseling practitioners, you’ll be equipped to serve others with compassion, knowledge, and experience. Are you ready to make a difference?
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Counseling Psychology
Delivery
On Campus
Concentrations
Focus your studies to match your career goals by selecting one of three areas of concentration:
Featured Courses
Lifespan Development
Examine human growth from birth to old age, exploring physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development across the lifespan. You’ll gain insight into how people change—and how a biblical worldview informs our understanding of the human experience.
Counseling Skills
Develop the skills to listen, connect, and support with purpose. Learn core theories and practical strategies for effective interpersonal communication, with a focus on interviewing techniques and family life issues. Designed to foster both personal insight and professional growth, this course equips you to offer thoughtful, informed support.
Social Psychology
Uncover the ways people think, feel, and act in social settings. This course explores relationships, group behavior, prejudice, influence, and identity through the lens of psychological science and Christian compassion.
Psychology and Christianity
Engage in meaningful dialogue between psychological science and Christian theology. This course examines various models for integrating the two disciplines, encouraging you to form a biblically grounded, thoughtful approach to faith-informed psychology.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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1
or more internship or research experiences for each student
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15
hours per semester spent by every counseling psychology major serving in ministry or volunteer roles
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8%
job growth projected for social and community service managers*
*according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Transform your passion for helping others into real-world impact. As a counseling psychology major, you’ll develop a solid understanding of human behavior, conduct and analyze research backed by practical counseling skills, and learn how to effectively serve individuals, families, and communities through both secular and faith-based perspectives—all rooted in a strong biblical foundation.
Career Opportunities
A degree in counseling psychology prepares you to make a difference in any people-oriented career. You will be well-equipped to continue on to graduate school for training as a licensed professional counselor or step immediately into careers in areas such as:
- Addictions Counselor
- Social Worker
- Community Services Manager
- Ministry Leader
- Nonprofit Organization Leader
- Patient Advocate
- Camp Director
Unique Opportunities
Specialized Courses
Corban offers specialized courses not typically found in undergraduate psychology programs, such as trauma therapy, counseling skills, industrial and organizational psychology, and community agency counseling. You’ll be able to study these topics whether or not you go onto graduate school.
Counseling Experience
Through the required counseling skills course, you will create counseling session videos with your peers, as well as practice in-class counseling sessions. You will move beyond theory and knowledge to see how psychology can help people in real life scenarios.
Advanced Research
Conduct a year-long advanced research project alongside faculty. You’ll present your findings at Corban’s Annual Science Symposium and may even have the opportunity to publish your research. The research process provides an important experience that helps prepare you for graduate school and ongoing study in the counseling psychology field.
Internships
Get an inside look at the field of psychology with an internship tailored to your career interests. Students pursue a variety of internship opportunities in Salem, their hometowns, or even internationally through mission trips, hospitals, prisons, community counseling agencies, non-profit organizations, and churches. Internships also enhance your resume for graduate school and employment.
Global Opportunities
Corban University’s global connections offer opportunities for you to gain diverse perspectives on human behavior. Choose from a wide variety of study abroad programs where you can experience a new culture while continuing to prepare for a career in the field of counseling psychology.
Student Psychology Association
This student organization provides opportunities for professional networking and lectures from guest speakers on important topics in the counseling psychology field.
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