Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Counseling)

Undergraduate Programs 4 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a specialized concentration in counseling, designed to prepare students for empathetic and supportive roles in mental health care. The curriculum merges a foundational understanding of human behavior and mental processes with targeted coursework in counseling theories, therapeutic techniques, and crisis intervention. This balanced approach equips students with essential listening, assessment, and communication skills. Supported by small class sizes and expert faculty mentorship, students gain practical experience through regional human service internships and service learning. Graduates emerge fully prepared for professional careers in community mental health centers, social service agencies, and behavioral health facilities.

Graduate Career Path

Graduates career paths as mental health counselors, behavioral support specialists, caseworkers, and psychological research assistants. They secure meaningful positions within community mental health centers, social service agencies, and counseling clinics, providing compassionate client support, facilitating therapeutic interventions, or advancing into graduate programs.

Eligibility Requirements
Post Study Work Visa

F-1 International Student can work up to 20 hours per week and full time during official school breaks and vacations. Post completion Optional Practical Training allows graduates to work for 12 months and STEM graduate are eligible for up to 24 month extension.

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Mount Aloysius College below;

1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level 

2. School Transcript

3. Testimonial/Recommendation Letter

4. Travelling Passport

5. CV

6. All applicants must be at least 23 years old

English Language Requirement

The college accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. Such student must submit English proficiency letter from their school.  For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, must submit

Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores of IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Programs Level
4 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2027
March, 2026 → October, 2026
Open
August, 2027
October, 2026 → May, 2027
Open
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