BACHELOR’S DEGREE · 100% ONLINE
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Counseling
Professional training focused on emotional well-being, integrating clinical psychology, therapeutic intervention, and human development.
Degree
Bachelor in Clinical Counseling
Duration
4 academic quarters
Credits
120 total
Program Overview
A program focused on developing professional competencies in clinical counseling, integrating scientific foundations, applied practice, and a humanistic approach — with applied skills from the first semesters using modern counseling tools.
Why Study This Bachelor’s?
Academic Quality and Comprehensive Training
An educational model focused on critical thinking, professional ethics, and practical application in real-life settings.
Education with an International Approach
Programs designed to meet current needs in emotional well-being and psychological care in global contexts.
Specialized Training in Mental Health
Developing professional competencies in clinical counseling, integrating scientific foundations, applied practice, and a humanistic approach.
What You Will Learn
- ●Psychological assessment — identifying emotional and psychological needs through evaluation techniques based on current clinical approaches
- ●Therapeutic intervention — clinical counseling strategies to support individuals and groups through emotional conflicts, crises, and change
- ●Emotional well-being and human development — tools to promote mental health and personal growth in social and community contexts
What You Will Work In
- ●Clinical counseling in mental health centers and clinics
- ●Educational institutions
- ●Community organizations and NGOs
- ●Organizational emotional wellness consulting
- ●Independent counseling practice
Curriculum (4 Quarters · 120 Credits Total)
Quarter 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESPA 101 | Spanish and Composition 1 | 3 Cr |
| MATE 100 | Math Compendium | 3 Cr |
| ESAL 201 | Spanish and Composition 2 | 3 Cr |
| FIAL 114 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Cr |
| IAAL 201 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 Cr |
| INGL 101 | English I | 2 Cr |
| TEOL 301 | Introduction to Theology | 3 Cr |
| TEOL 302 | History of Christian Thought | 3 Cr |
| TEOL 303 | Spiritual Formation and Soul Care | 3 Cr |
Quarter 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TEOL 304 | Spiritual Leadership and Mentoring | 3 Cr |
| TEOL 305 | Family Ministry | 3 Cr |
| COPS 201 | Intro. to General Psychology 1 | 3 Cr |
| COPS 220 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 Cr |
| COPS 230 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 Cr |
| COPS 306 | Theories of Personality | 3 Cr |
| COPS 307 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 Cr |
| COPS 308 | Essential Qualities of the Counselor | 3 Cr |
| COPS 309 | Psychological Interview Technique | 3 Cr |
Quarter 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COPS 401 | Marriage and Psychology | 3 Cr |
| COPS 501 | Intro. to Diagnosis and Psychopathology (DSM-ICD) | 3 Cr |
| COPS 502 | Child Rearing and Guidance | 3 Cr |
| COPS 504 | Contemporary Analysis of Problems in Counseling and Human Services | 3 Cr |
| COPS 505 | Theories and Practices of Counseling | 3 Cr |
| COPS 506 | Ethical-Legal Management of Counseling | 3 Cr |
| COPS 600 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 Cr |
| COPS 601 | Development and Life Cycle | 3 Cr |
| COPS 602 | Introduction to Group Dynamics | 3 Cr |
Quarter 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COPS 603 | Child, Adolescent, and Older Youth Counseling | 3 Cr |
| COPS 604 | Counseling and Crisis Intervention | 3 Cr |
| COPS 605 | Concepts and Skills in Professional Practice | 3 Cr |
| COPS 606 | Human Sexuality | 3 Cr |
| COPS 700 | Foundations of the Professional Helping System | 4 Cr |
| COPS 701 | Counseling Internship and Seminar I (600 Hrs.) | 6 Cr |
| COPS 702 | Counseling Internship and Seminar II | 6 Cr |
Electives (Select 4 — 12 Cr.)
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INGL 102 | English II — General | 3 Cr |
| COPS 402 | Psychological Interview Technique — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 639 | Family Intervention and Counseling — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 640 | Introduction to Expressive Art Therapy — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 641 | Introduction to Addiction Analysis — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 642 | Imaginative Counseling Techniques — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 643 | Introduction to Case Management in Counseling and Social Services — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COPS 703 | Introduction to the Study of Social Policy — Clinical Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COTL 101 | Pastoral Counseling I — Theological Concentration | 3 Cr |
| COTL 102 | Pastoral Counseling II — Theological Concentration | 3 Cr |
At a Glance
✓4 academic quarters
✓120 total program credits
✓Clinical counseling internship (600 hrs.)
✓Plus 4 elective courses (12 Cr.) to choose