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艺术(AA)的联系,重点咨询and Applied Psychological Science provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in counseling and applied psychological science or are preparing for graduate programs in counseling or related fields. The program provides a foundation in counseling theories, counseling skills, career and lifespan development, ethics and research methods, and multicultural competence. Graduates will not be license-eligible as professional counselors, but will be prepared to enter an undergraduate degree program in counseling and applied psychological science. Graduates of the associate`s program may qualify for entry-level employment such as social and human service assistants or psychiatric technicians in community agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other behavioral healthcare delivery settings to support counselors and other mental health professionals.
年代tudents who complete a bachelor`s degree within the field may be prepared to enter a graduate program in counseling or pursue careers including but not limited to: social and community service managers, social science research assistants, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, and education administrators (postsecondary).
Upon completion of a graduate degree students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to: clinical, counseling, and school psychologists; educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors; substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors; marriage and family therapists; mental health counselors; rehabilitation counselors; and college/university faculty.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Behavioral Science and Human Services
- Type
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8137
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Available Online
- Yes
- Notes
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年代tudents must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This program aligns with the requirements of the Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (BS) Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program (MAPP) at Arizona State University (ASU), Polytechnic, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Human Behavior 90/30 at Northern Arizona University (NAU).
年代tudents at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Describe foundational counseling theories, research methods, and data analysis.
- Demonstrate use of oral, written, and interpersonal communication and basic helping skills needed within the counseling field.
- Develop an awareness of self and others in a multicultural society.
- Explain fundamental-level ethical and professional considerations in practice and research common in the field.
- Develop a professional development plan for employment in the counseling or related fields.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
年代uccessful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
$50,653年代how expanded career information for Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
$51,048年代how expanded career information for Marriage and Family Therapists
Mental Health Counselors
$51,269年代how expanded career information for Mental Health Counselors
Postsecondary Education Administrators
$83,380年代how expanded career information for Postsecondary Education Administrators
Postsecondary Psychology Teachers
$64,985年代how expanded career information for Postsecondary Psychology Teachers
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
$62,157年代how expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Psychiatric Technicians
$38,538年代how expanded career information for Psychiatric Technicians
Rehabilitation Counselors
$42,566年代how expanded career information for Rehabilitation Counselors
年代chool Psychologists
$81,068年代how expanded career information for School Psychologists
年代ocial and Community Service Managers
$64,422年代how expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
年代ocial and Human Service Assistants
$37,253年代how expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
年代ocial Science Research Assistants
$52,806年代how expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
年代ubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
$51,269年代how expanded career information for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- 年代tudents should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your年代tudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical courseOR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area Note: Students planning to transfer to ASU for the BS in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science should takeMAT187Precalculus or equivalent or higher [MA] course for whichMAT187is a prerequisite. |
MA | 3–6 | |
CAP120 | Introduction to Counseling | Critical courseGateway course | 年代B | 3 | |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Critical course | 年代B | 3 | |
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic Speakingor年代mall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously | 年代BorL | 0–3 | |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
CAP220 | The Counselor in a Multicultural Society | C | 3 | ||
PSY230or (PSY230and PSY231)or PSY230WL |
Introduction to Statisticsor(Introduction to StatisticsandLaboratory for Statistics)orIntroduction to Statistics with Lab | Critical course | CSorCSand | 3–4 | |
Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | 人文、Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CAP240 | Introduction to Counseling Skills | Critical course | 3 | ||
PSY290AB or (PSY290AC (LEC) and PSY290AC) |
Research Methodsor(Research MethodsandResearch Methods Laboratory) | Critical course | L, SG | 4 | |
Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO100or BIO156++or BIO181++or 年代Q |
Biology ConceptsorIntroductory Biology for Allied HealthorGeneral Biology (Majors) IorNatural Sciences Quantitative | Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area 年代tudents transferring to ASU's BS Counseling and Applied Psychology (Substance Abuse and Addictions) should takeBIO181orBIO181XT. Students transferring to ASU's BS Counseling and Applied Psychology (general) should select any BIO course that transfers to ASU as [SQ]-Science Quantitative. Check Find-a-Class on maricopa.edu or the Course Equivalency Guide on AZTransfer.com for [SQ] BIO options. |
年代Q | 4 | |
CAP260 | Career and Professional Preparation for the Helping Professions | L | 3 | ||
HU | 人文、Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
CAP120 | Introduction to Counseling | Critical courseGateway course | 年代B | 3 | |
FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical courseOR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area Note: Students planning to transfer to ASU for the BS in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science should takeMAT187Precalculus or equivalent or higher [MA] course for whichMAT187is a prerequisite. |
MA | 3–6 | |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Critical course | 年代B | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CAP220 | The Counselor in a Multicultural Society | C | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100or COM110or COM225or COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic Speakingor年代mall Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously | 年代BorL | 0–3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
PSY230or (PSY230and PSY231)or PSY230WL |
Introduction to Statisticsor(Introduction to StatisticsandLaboratory for Statistics)orIntroduction to Statistics with Lab | Critical course | CSorCSand | 3–4 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PSY290AB or (PSY290AC (LEC) and PSY290AC (LAB)) |
Research Methodsor(Research MethodsandResearch Methods Laboratory) | Critical course | L, SG | 4 | |
CAP240 | Introduction to Counseling Skills | Critical course | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
HU | 人文、Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BIO100or BIO156++or BIO181++or 年代Q |
Biology ConceptsorIntroductory Biology for Allied HealthorGeneral Biology (Majors) IorNatural Sciences Quantitative | Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area 年代tudents transferring to ASU's BS Counseling and Applied Psychology (Substance Abuse and Addictions) should takeBIO181orBIO181XT. Students transferring to ASU's BS Counseling and Applied Psychology (general) should select any BIO course that transfers to ASU as [SQ]-Science Quantitative. Check Find-a-Class on maricopa.edu or the Course Equivalency Guide on AZTransfer.com for [SQ] BIO options. |
年代Q | 4 | |
CAP260 | Career and Professional Preparation for the Helping Professions | L | 3 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | 人文、Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 0–2 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- 年代B= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- 年代G= Natural Sciences General
- 年代Q= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
年代tudents must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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