Compare Psychology and Counseling Related Programs

• Help students with emotional, social and behavioral problems

• Collaborate with teachers to determine strategies to help students overcome learning differences

• Teach parenting skills and help with home/school collaboration

• Coordinate with services outside of school to help students and families

School Psychology

• Provide individual and small group counseling to students for issues such as stress, anxiety, divorce, and grief, in addition to crisis interventions

• Conduct prevention and large group programs on topics such as bullying, substance use, communication skills, self-esteem, and conflict resolution

• Engage in academic planning, career exploration, and college planning with students

• Collaborate and consult with teachers, administrators, parents, families, and community partners to best advocate for the needs of students

• Function as a leader in the school on issues such as school climate, interventions to foster student personal wellness and academic achievement, and tracking of program outcomes

School Counseling

• Intervene with clients (individually and in group settings) experiencing a range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions

• Work with couples and families experiencing tensions and difficulties

• Counsel clients who want to achieve personal goals and traverse various life transitions, such as working toward a healthy lifestyle and managing the stress of a recent move

• Conduct psychoeducation and prevention programs for clients and families on issues such as coping skills, the physical and psychological effects of drugs and alcohol, and triggers for mental health disorders

• Link clients and families with helpful community resources that may aid in treatment, such as local support groups

• Students in the Dance/Movement Therapy Concentration within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will also:

  • Apply your dance artistry, knowledge, creativity and skills to help people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, disordered eating, and addictions.

  • Discover how to blend dance movement and mind-body practices, mindfulness and traditional therapies for holistic wellness.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Work as a behavior analyst to support clients, community members and families

• Treat children with behavior challenges like autism

• Address behavior challenges across groups of people like students or employees

Applied Behavior Analysis