Degrees in Psychology & Counseling From GCU

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Discover if a degree in psychology or counseling from GCU is the right path you. Choose from a variety of specializations within counseling or psychology to grow the expertise needed to best serve others.

Online, Evening & Campus Degree Programs

Psychology & Counseling Degree Programs

Do you feel called to advocacy work? For those who want to help others through human services, GCU offers several bachelor's, master's and doctoral counseling and psychology degrees that you can earn on your schedule.
 
If you are interested in working with clients through times of crisis, consider one of our degrees in counseling. Or, if you are looking for a more versatile degree that allows you to pursue a variety of career paths, consider a degree in psychology. Either path you choose, these programs can help you develop skills related to human behavior that may be valued in the workplace.

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Bachelor's Degrees: Psychology & Counseling

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 further your career goals. With a bachelor’s degree from GCU, you can make a career out of your passion to champion mental wellness. Program offerings span from behavioral health science to psychology and sociology.

Master's Degrees: Psychology & Counseling

Expand upon your knowledge and step into a specialized psychology or counseling master’s degree. At GCU, we want your program to align with the causes you care about in the communities you serve. With a variety of emphases available, you can tailor your master’s degree program to your career goals. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to enter the human services field. Find a degree in clinical mental health counseling, mental health and wellness or psychology.

Doctoral Degrees: Psychology & Counseling

Further your calling to help others with a psychology or counseling doctoral degree from GCU.¹ These doctoral degrees use practical research methods where learners grow in areas such as teaching, statistics, management and leadership where psychology or counseling is needed. Gain your PhD in General Psychology 
or Counselor Education and Supervision and reach higher levels of academic and practical expertise.

Why Choose GCU for Your Psychology or Counseling Degree?

• GCU strives to keep tuition costs competitive so that a private, Christian education is within reach for all students.

• Several of GCU's psychology and counseling degrees are offered online — allowing you to study anytime and in any place.

• One Foundation, our Christian worldview, supports the development of a servant leadership spirit and ethical decision-making abilities, so you can become a balanced, global citizen.

National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)

Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Master of Science in Addiction Counseling program is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). In addition, the Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders has been approved for conditional accreditation through NASAC.²

Grad & Post-Master's Certificates: Psychology & Counseling

Take your education a step further with our graduate certificates and post-master’s programs. Grad or post-master’s certificates might give you the needed edge to compete effectively in the job market as a qualified candidate. For those eager to acquire all available knowledge, these certificates can help prepare you to earn an advanced degree. Some of our popular programs include the Graduate Certificate in Christian Counseling and the Post-Master’s in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate.

Degrees in Psychology & Counseling From GCU

Online, Evening & Campus 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 further your career goals. With a bachelor’s degree from GCU, you can make a career out of your passion to champion mental wellness. Program offerings span from behavioral health science to psychology
and sociology.

Further your calling to help others with a psychology or counseling doctoral degree from GCU.¹ These doctoral degrees use practical research methods where learners grow in areas such as teaching, statistics, management and leadership where psychology or counseling is needed. Gain your PhD in General Psychology or Counselor Education and Supervision and reach higher levels of academic and practical expertise.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Grand Canyon University’s Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation. In addition, GCU’s Bachelor of Social Work program is in Candidacy status with the CSWE.³

• Part of GCU's mission is to prepare students to become global citizens. To uphold this mission, we welcome and encourage diverse cultures and unique perspectives in all our classrooms. Learn about our degree programs and resources for Native American students, international students and students with foreign credentials.

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¹ Program has residencies that take place on or near GCU's campus.

² National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission | 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 | Phone: (703) 741-7686 | https://nasac-accreditation.org/

³ Council on Social Work Education | 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 | Phone: (703) 683-8080 | https://www.cswe.org/