Graduate Diploma in Psychology — Counseling Psychology Online
Counseling Psychology Program at WUV
Program Overview Why choose the Counseling Psychology Graduate Diploma at WUV?
The Counseling Psychology Graduate Diploma at Westerfield University of Virginia gives working professionals a fast, focused foundation in the therapeutic skills and psychological knowledge needed to help individuals overcome personal, emotional, and relational challenges. Built from the core of our Bachelor's curriculum, it delivers the essential knowledge needed for advancement in counseling-support and human services roles without the time commitment of a full degree.
Skills you'll learn:
- Foundations of psychology
- Developmental psychology fundamentals
- Biological and cognitive psychology
- Social psychology fundamentals
- Abnormal psychology fundamentals
- Personality psychology fundamentals
Courses & Curriculum Core psychology courses in this diploma
This 36-credit Graduate Diploma condenses the foundational psychology curriculum from our Bachelor's program into 6 focused core courses, giving you targeted expertise without the time commitment of a full degree.
Core Courses
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Career Outlook What can you do with a Counseling Psychology Graduate Diploma?
A Counseling Psychology Graduate Diploma from WUV prepares you for human-centered roles across counseling, education, and community health:
- Community Counselor (under supervision) — Provide counseling support at community mental health centers and outreach programs.
- School Counselor Assistant — Support licensed school counselors in K-12 educational settings.
- Family Services Coordinator — Assist families in accessing counseling, social, and community services.
- Group Facilitator — Lead structured support groups for individuals dealing with grief, addiction, or life transitions.
- Youth Counselor — Provide guidance and emotional support to at-risk youth in residential or educational settings.
- Graduate Program Applicant — Advance to a Master's in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, or Marriage and Family Therapy.