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Earn a Counseling Bachelor's Degree Online From GCU
Online Counseling Bachelor's Degree Programs
Gain foundational skills to start your journey toward your desired vocation. A bachelor’s degree can give you the insight needed to pursue graduate education to potentially further your career goals. With a bachelor’s degree from GCU, you can position yourself to potentially make a career out of your passion to champion mental wellness.
Grand Canyon University's
Online Counseling Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Our online courses offer a curriculum developed so that you receive the well-rounded education you need to help position yourself for possible career advancement. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.
Over 85,500 Fall 2022 online students3
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Earn a Counseling Bachelor's Degree
Online From GCU
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GCU has been dedicated to helping students change their lives.
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Grand Canyon University
GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives for the better through education. Our knowledgeable faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all1
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
Over 255,500 alumni2
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science
Study the approaches, techniques, current trends, history, research and best practices in behavioral health and receive a general and broad perspective on each of the specific areas of this field.
BS in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in
Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
Explore the biological, emotional and environmental aspects that impact childhood and adolescent development, as well as theories related to childhood and adolescent physical and behavioral health.
BS in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in
Family Dynamics
This degree is for those who are keenly interested in behavioral health issues as they relate to family systems. Gain a strong foundation in counseling theories, human development, group dynamics and marriage therapy.
BS in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in
Infancy and Early Childhood Studies
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and advocate the importance of the family structure and other caregiving systems.
BS in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in
Substance Use Disorders
Learn to determine substances that are abused and their respective effects. Practice rapport building and interviewing skills, identify various assessment tools and learn strategies for treatment plans.
BS in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in
Trauma
Focus on the biopsychosocial effects of trauma, including the dynamics of trauma throughout the different life stages of an individual. Learn best practices in working with client populations affected by trauma. These include informed care assessments, interventions and ethics.
BS in Counseling
with an Emphasis in
Addiction, Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse Disorder
Explore issues in substance abuse disorder counseling, including working with children, encouraging family involvement with treatment and working with co-occurring disorders.
Knowledgeable Faculty
Benefit from knowledgeable faculty members and adjunct instructors committed to your individual growth.
Interactive Courses
Each course is designed to promote maximum collaboration and opportunities for students to network with their peers and professors to bring together their ideas and complete their projects.
Flexibility
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules.
Connection
Our online degrees are designed to foster communication and connectivity through discussion boards and projects.
Affordability
GCU offers a competitive, affordable online tuition rate to encourage higher learning.1
Helpful Resources
Students have access to web-enhanced learning tools through our Learning Management System, including e-books, forums and helpful calendar reminders.
Grand Canyon University's online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
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1 Based on the 2021-22 academic year, GCU’s private Christian tuition is 47% more affordable than the average out-of-state tuition of Arizona’s three state universities.
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3 Includes students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2022 and does not include students in a cohort program.