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Pre-Counseling and Therapy Program in Pennsylvania
Prepare to further your education in marriage and family therapy or pursue a graduate degree in counseling with the pre-counseling and family therapy minor.
Study Pre-Counseling and Therapy at a Christian University
Classes within the pre-counseling and therapy minor provide a basic understanding of the various counseling and therapy professions as well as discipline-based knowledge that can help you make an informed decision about the career you wish to pursue. Some classes you’ll take include Foundations of Marriage and Family or Introduction to Psychology, Dynamics of Family Interaction, Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Theories, and Counseling Skills along with various elective courses such as Marriage and Family Therapy, Group Dynamics, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Death, Grief and Caring, and a Family Service or Psychology Practicum.
- Marriage and family therapist
- Marriage, couple and family counselor
- Child therapist
- Clinical or counseling psychologist
- School counselor
Programs related to Pre-Counseling and Therapy
In the Pre-Counseling and Therapy program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Pre-Counseling and Therapy:
Pre-Counseling and Therapy Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
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Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.