Applied Psychology / Mental Health Counseling Program

Accelerate your path to becoming a mental health counselor

Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Psychology | Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Turn your passion for understanding human behavior into a career supporting the well-being of others. Davenport University's Applied Psychology to Mental Health Counseling combined degree pathway allows you to earn both your Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Psychology and Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling in approximately five years, helping you enter the workforce sooner while preparing for a rewarding career in a growing field.

This accelerated pathway creates a seamless transition from undergraduate psychology coursework into graduate counseling studies. You'll build a strong foundation in psychological principles, human development and behavioral science before advancing into professional counseling techniques, clinical practice and mental health treatment.

Learn from experienced faculty, including licensed practicing counselors who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Through graduate coursework, supervised practicum experiences and internship placements, you'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals, families and communities facing mental health challenges.

The bachelor's degree curriculum also includes a specialized addiction counseling sequence that prepares you for work in one of today's most critical areas of behavioral health and provides the educational preparation needed to pursue the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) exam.  

What is a psychology to mental health counseling combined degree?

Davenport's applied psychology to mental health counseling pathway combines undergraduate study in psychology with advanced graduate counseling preparation. You'll gain an understanding of human behavior, mental processes and psychological development before building specialized counseling skills that prepare you to work directly with clients in clinical and community settings.

By completing both degrees through one coordinated pathway, you'll earn advanced credentials in less time, save on educational costs and begin pursuing your counseling career sooner.  

Explore classes in Davenport's psychology and mental health counseling degrees

As a psychology student, you'll study topics such as human behavior, developmental psychology, research methods and psychological theory. These courses provide the foundation for understanding how people think, feel and behave across the lifespan. You'll also complete a specialized addiction counseling sequence designed to build expertise in substance use and addiction counseling. 

As you progress into the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program, you'll explore counseling theories, ethics, assessment techniques, multicultural counseling, group counseling and clinical mental health treatment. 

Graduate coursework is taught by licensed practicing counselors who incorporate current practices, real-world scenarios and professional insights into every course.