Learn foundational theories, research methods and basic counseling skills to help people from diverse backgrounds cope with life's challenges. This degree program prepares you for graduate study in behavioral health fields such as counseling psychology.
Counseling and applied psychological science is a specialty in promoting psychological well-being. Counselors and applied psychologists provide the tools and resources necessary for individuals, families and organizations to cope with everyday problems.The BS program in counseling and applied psychological science provides foundational training in counseling theories, addictions, trauma, lifespan development, group counseling and professional ethics. A unique aspect of the program is its attention to cultural diversity, focusing on age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. As part of the program, students also participate in a hands-on internship in which they shadow a licensed therapist and apply counseling theory.
September 2025
Polytechnic Campus
5990 S Sterling Mall,
MESA,
Arizona,
85212, United States
First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.
English proficiency requirements
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test): For the general requirement programs, the minimum score is 61 (iBT)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The overall band score requirement for the academic test is at least 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): ASU requires a score of at least 53.
Duolingo English test: General requirement programs: minimum score of 95.
