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Southeastern University’s psychology and counseling degree paths prep you for jobs in the rapidly-growing field.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As open conversations around the importance of mental health increase, so does demand for passionate counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

Employment is expected to grow 18% from 2022-2032 in mental health-related fields, far beyond 3% average growth across other occupations.

Southeastern University’s College of Social Sciences & Humanities offers several degrees that set you up for a successful career or graduate study in mental health and helping professions.

Possible degree paths include:

Each degree sets you up for versatile career paths, from case management in community health organizations to clinical counseling in hospitals.

Whichever path you choose, SEU is committed to helping you explore your passions through Divine Design courses. These credit hours are built into degree programs so that students can freely explore areas of interest without falling behind.

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