Bachelor of Science in Counseling

A major in Counseling focuses on an in-depth understanding of human psychology in order to engage in applied work in various settings.

Lesley University’s major in Counseling is designed to prepare students at the undergraduate level for work in counseling settings or for further graduate education leading to a career as a counselor. It prepares students for entry-level positions in a number of human services settings where counseling skills are necessary. It is also designed to prepare students for entry into a professional Master's degree program in Counseling Psychology and/or the dual-degree programs in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students will complete over 400 hours in the field.

Featured Course

CPSYC 2421 Introduction to Counseling

This course introduces some basic issues central to the helping relationship. It offers: [1] an orientation to such topics as developmental perspective, self-image, experienced needs, perception of reality, etc., and how these relate to the counselor in a helping relationship; [2] an overview of current psychotherapies both on a theoretical and practical level; [3] an understanding of the psychological processes which contribute to a style of effective communication; and [4] an examination of the background, status, and future of the counseling field.