Behavioral Health and Counseling
- Major
- Minor
Prepare to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others through St. Cloud State's Behavioral Health and Counseling program. You'll build a strong foundation in mental health, human development, counseling techniques, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practice while gaining the skills needed to support individuals and communities. Whether your goal is to enter a helping profession or pursue graduate study as a licensed professional counselor or behavior analyst, this program will equip you for a rewarding and in-demand career.
This discipline is also available as a minor to complement another major.
Major Program Requirements
Behavioral Health and Counseling
Huskies Scholarships
Program Highlights
- Applied learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
- Student clubs provide opportunities for community service and networking.
- Select classes are available online.
Program Distinctions
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Double majoring in Community Psychology and Addiction Counseling meets education requirements to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Coursework prepares you with the education needed to pursue Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification
- Graduates are highly employable in helping professions and prepared to pursue a master's degree in various counseling fields
Student Organizations
- Conflict Resolution Services for Students (CRSS)
- Psychology Club
- Student Health Action & Advisory Committee (SHAAC)
- Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
- Student Organization of Behavior Analysis (SOBA)
Popular Careers
- School Counselor
- Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Behavior Analyst
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Employee Assistance Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor