Counseling Minor
The Essential Knowledge in Counseling Needed to Broaden Career Horizons
The Counseling Minor at Catawba College is an excellent mechanism for exploring the field of professional counseling, providing a perfect framework for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program offered at Catawba College. The Counseling minor is also open to all majors and equips students with fundamental skills in understanding human behavior and effectively communicating with diverse populations.
The Counseling minor at Catawba College offers a unique focus on careers in not only counseling and psychology, but also in careers where basic counseling processes and building and maintaining relationships is essential. Introductory counseling theory coursework applies to undergraduates pursuing careers in counseling as well as other fields that require a more thorough understanding of interpersonal and communication skills.
By completing the minor in Counseling, students desiring to become professional counselors in clinical mental health, addiction, marriage and family, and various other specialties are better positioned for graduate program admissions and success. Students pursuing the Counseling minor from other disciplines and educational backgrounds will better serve in their respective careers by developing groundwork in interpersonal communication skills, effective interviewing techniques, understanding crisis and conflict management, and recognizing the role of mental and emotional health in the human condition.
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Experiential Learning and Internships
Students minoring in Counseling are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities provided by their major tailored to the study of counseling.
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Graduate Studies Opportunities
Catawba undergraduate students who minor in Counseling are better prepared for Master’s level study and potential certification in mental health counseling.
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Career Stability & Growth
Students who pursue careers in counseling are provided an opportunity to serve those in need more than ever in an incredibly complex and diverse society.
Program Details
Exploring Educational Interests
Exploring Educational Interests
The Counseling minor at Catawba College allows for the in-depth study of current issues in specific areas of counseling and psychology, such as: school counseling, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, school psychology, and rehabilitation counseling.
Pre-Professional Advising
Pre-Professional Advising
The Counseling Minor is designed to be a pre-professional sequence of courses that help prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of counseling and related areas. It also prepares students for graduate studies in counseling, psychology, social work, or other helping professions. While the minor does not directly lead to certification or licensure, it does prepare students for Master’s level study and to pursue certification in counseling.
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