Counseling

Growing demand for skilled counselors and psychologists is creating greater professional opportunities in the mental health field. Our program will give you a solid foundation in the field of counseling—preparing you for a rewarding career helping others cope with life’s challenges.

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Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science

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We offer more value, opportunity, and support for our students. Connect with us to get information about all of our Behavioral Science and Human Services offerings, including resources, scholarships, and related programs.

$97

Tuition starts as low as $97 per credit hour.

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We offer over 600 scholarships to lower your costs.

40k

Over 40,000 of our students are the first in their families to go to college.

Get Your Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences

Save money on your bachelor’s degree! Our program is designed to give you a quality education, personalized learning support, and the skills to thrive in this fast-growing field.

The Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences (BS) program is offered at South Mountain Community College, but you can take up to 90 credits at any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Behavioral Health Jobs Are Growing in Arizona

With significant demand for behavioral health professionals in Arizona, job opportunities in this field are expected to grow dramatically over the next decade in an effort to address increased need and severe shortages in the state’s licensed mental health workers and social workers.

Counseling

Associate Degrees and University Transfer

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