BS Counseling and Applied Psychological Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Counseling and applied psychological science is a specialty in promoting psychological well-being. Counselors and applied psychologists provide the tools and resources necessary for individuals, families and organizations to cope with everyday problems. You receive foundational training in counseling theories, addictions, trauma, lifespan development, group counseling and professional ethics in the Bachelor of Science program in counseling and applied psychological science.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CAP 120 Introduction to Counseling CAP 220 Self in a Multicultural Society CAP 240 Counseling Skills CAP 290 Research Methods in Counseling and Psychology CAP 310 Addictions I: Foundations and Basic Principles CAP 320 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Addictions Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Counselor (General) Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $50,860 Learn more Guidance Counselor Growth: 2.9% Median Salary: $64,330 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Psychology Professor Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $80,340 Learn more Rehabilitation Counselor Growth: 2.2% Median Salary: $46,850 Learn more School Psychologist Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $95,990 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Social Worker Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $59,550 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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