Counseling and Applied Psychological Science ,Minor
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Would you like to promote mental well-being in organizations and help people cope with life's challenges? Gain basic counseling skills and techniques while you complement your major.
Coursework for the counseling and applied psychological science minor program focuses on the promotion of psychological well-being. You learn basic counseling skills and techniques to complement a variety of social science and health majors, including psychology, public health, interdisciplinary studies, social work and the humanities, among many others.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 21 credit hours, of which 12 are upper division. |
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CAP 120 Introduction to Counseling
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CAP 220 Self in a Multicultural Society
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CAP 240 Counseling Skills
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CAP 320 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in counseling and applied psychological science (all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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.
Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors, diversify their skills with training in another discipline, and improve their job outlook. Although most careers require more training than a minor alone can provide, a minor in counseling and applied psychological science can add value for those pursuing careers in education, social work or health care.
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology
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SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
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