Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (Sport and Performance Counseling) ,BS
Athletic Performance, Health, Helping Profession, Occupational Athlete, Sport Psychology, Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Sports Performance Enhancement, Therapy, counseling
Learn to apply psychological theory and counseling skills to help improve mental health and promote optimal performance. Focus on individuals such as athletes, first responders, military personnel, performing artists and others whose work places them under intense stressors that put them at high risk for anxiety, depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues.
Counseling and applied psychological science is a practical specialty that promotes psychological well-being.
The sport and performance counseling concentration of the Bachelor of Science program in counseling and applied psychological science provides you with foundational training in the psychology of performance and related counseling theories and skills that's geared toward professionals in a wide variety of fields.
Through the program, you are prepared to support licensed professionals in counseling and counseling psychology; you also are prepared to pursue graduate study in counseling psychology, sport psychology, counselor education and other fields. Additional education is required if you wish to become a licensed professional, teacher or professor.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 119 - Finite Mathematics
- Math
intensity: Moderate
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
To make a positive impact in the lives of others, students must understand the diverse sets of experiences, backgrounds and cultures that shape the people with whom they wish to work. Studying abroad offers students opportunities to gain firsthand experience in a wide variety of cultures and communities. Global Education programs provide students with a distinct global perspective that enables them to have an impact.
Graduates are able to assist licensed mental health counselors and psychologists in providing services that focus on mental health and optimal performance.
Such employment is found in a variety of settings, including community centers, the corporate world, educational institutions, independent consulting, social service agencies, and sports. Opportunities are also available in behavioral health care delivery settings such as community agencies, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Career examples include:
- athletic coach
- behavioral health technician
- educator
- human services worker
- life skills instructor
- mental health professional
- mental performance coach or consultant for athletes, first responders and military personnel
- performance consultant for the arts, industry and services sectors
- trainer for human resources, sales and marketing, and career transition
- youth counselor
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, mental health counselor is one of the fastest growing occupations, with 17% employment growth projected from 2024 to 2034.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.9%
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$71,900
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11.3%
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$51,850
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12.6%
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$50,860
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16.8%
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$59,350
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1.4%
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$46,850
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School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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