Counseling and Community Psychology - Bachelor of Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework. This face-to-face program requires in-person attendance in classes, especially in internship courses. Attendance is mandatory in the Internship, which is 6 credits.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra (or higher/except MATH 1130G) 1,2 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Choose any two of the following | 8 | |
| Introduction to Plant Science (Lecture & Lab) | 4 | |
or HORT 1115G | Introductory Plant Science | |
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
or ASTR 1120G | The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Environmental Science I | 4 | |
| Physical Geography | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Survey of Physics with Lab | 4 | |
| Physics of Music | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Making History | 3 | |
| United States History I | 3 | |
| United States History II | 3 | |
| World History I | 3 | |
| World History II | 3 | |
| Western Civilization I | 3 | |
| Western Civilization II | 3 | |
| Islamic Civilization to 1500 | 3 | |
| Islamic Civilizations since 1800 | 3 | |
| East Asia to 1600 | 3 | |
| East Asia since 1600 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one of the following | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts | 3 | |
| History of Art I | 3 | |
| History of Art II | 3 | |
| Dance Appreciation | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Jazz | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| CEPY 3210V and CEPY 4110V may not be used. | ||
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom | 3 |
| CEPY 2120 | The Preschool Child | 3 |
| CEPY 2130 | Adolescence - School Setting | 3 |
| CEPY 2140 | Explorations of Counseling & Community Psychology | 3 |
| CEPY 3210V | Human Relations Training | 3 |
| CEPY 3110 | Sex Roles in Education | 3 |
| CEPY 4120 | Introduction of Mindfulness Practice | 3 |
| CEPY 4110V | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 4130 | Addictions Prevention and Recovery | 3 |
| CEPY 4140 | Family Guidance | 3 |
| CEPY 4150 | Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 4998 | Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology | 6 |
| CJUS 416 | Global Perspectives on Youth and Drug Use | 3 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 3240 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| FCSC 4815 | Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences | 3 |
| or PSYC 3110 | Experimental Methods | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 | |
| Statistical Methods 1 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | |
| World Archaeology | 3 | |
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| Issues in American Politics | 3 | |
| International Relations | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 | |
| Representing Women Across Cultures | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring to the total credits to 120 1,4 | 24 | |
Select sufficient electives from approved CEP Department list (https://cep.nmsu.edu/academic-programs/counseling-and-community-psychology.html) to meet 120 minimum credit hours for the Bachelor degree (minimum of 24 credits required). 5 | ||
| Companion Animals and the Human- Animal Interaction | 3 | |
| Introduction to Borderlands and Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Issues in Schooling for Bilingual Learners | 3 | |
| Chicana/o Genders and Sexualities | 3 | |
| Drugs In Our World | 3 | |
| Multicultural Education | 3 | |
| Multicultural Leadership in Education | 3 | |
| Infancy Through Middle Childhood in the Family | 3 | |
| Adolescent Development and the Family | 3 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | 3 | |
| Family Dynamics | 3 | |
| Psychology of Gender | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Masculinities Studies | 3 | |
| Women & Immigration | 0,3 | |
| Transnational Feminisms | 0,3 | |
| Alternative Genders and Sexualities | 3 | |
| Sex, Gender and the Body | 3 | |
| Case Management | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| The Human Mind | 3 | |
| Human Nutrition | 3 | |
| Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Applied Ethics | 3 | |
| Philosophy of Mind | 3 | |
| Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | |
| Health Promotion for the Older Adult | 3 | |
| Adulthood and Aging | 3 | |
| Global Environmental Health Issues | 3 | |
| Health Disparities: Determinants and Interventions | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Aspects of Health | 3 | |
| Coping with Loss and Grief: A Cross-Cultural Perspective | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Emotion | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Social Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Learning | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Psychology of Personality | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Health Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Psychology and the Brain | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Sociology of the Family | 3 | |
| Issues in Death and Dying | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Sociology of Pop Culture | 3 | |
| Gender and Society | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 | |
| Comparative Family Systems | 3 | |
| Social Inequality | 3 | |
| Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | |
| Youth and Society | 3 | |
| Sociology of Religion | 3 | |
| Diversity in Alternative Families | 3 | |
| Social Deviance | 3 | |
| Sociocultural Concepts | 3 | |
| Family and Child Welfare Practice | 3 | |
| Generalist Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities | 3 | |
| Introduction to Assessment of Diverse Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
| Classroom Management for Diverse Learners | 3 | |
| Introduction to Autism | 3 | |
| Social Skills and Autism | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite/corequisite | ||
| Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Health and Exercise Psychology | 3 | |
Course has prerequisite(s) | ||
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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A grade of C- or better is required for all CCP core courses.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra (or any MATH higher math course, excluding MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics) is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter either MATH 1220G College Algebra or higher (excluding MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics) first.
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CEPY 3210V Human Relations Training and CEPY 4110V Introduction to Counseling may not be used as a VWW.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Electives for CCP program are selected from list of approved electives.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | ||
| Statistical Methods 1 | ||
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CEPY 2120 | The Preschool Child | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities (HIST course) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CEPY 2140 | Explorations of Counseling & Community Psychology | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| An additional Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course (see list from non-departmental requirements) 3 | 3 | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors 1 | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1 | ||
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | ||
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CEPY 2130 | Adolescence - School Setting | 3 |
| PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CEPY 3210V | Human Relations Training | 3 |
| CEPY 4130 | Addictions Prevention and Recovery (Fall Only) | 3 |
| Viewing a Wider World Course 5 | 3 | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Experimental Methods | ||
| Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CEPY 3110 | Sex Roles in Education | 3 |
| CEPY 4140 | Family Guidance | 3 |
| CJUS 416 | Global Perspectives on Youth and Drug Use | 3 |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CEPY 4120 | Introduction of Mindfulness Practice | 3 |
| CEPY 4110V | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 4998 | Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 3240 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CEPY 4150 | Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 4998 | Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 5 | 3 | |
| CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Non-Departmental Requirements section of the Requirements tab for the program.
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Select from approved CEP Department list (https://cep.nmsu.edu/academic-programs/counseling-and-community-psychology/).
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.