Social sciences
You've always had compassion for those in need. In everything you do, you strive to make a difference. Whether you're currently working in a helping profession, or are interested in pursuing a career in one, you may need additional college-level or graduate coursework to help you continue to impact the lives of others.
Gain a deeper understanding of the human condition. Depending on your professional or personal goals, select individual courses in counseling, human services or psychology to develop the essential skills you need to guide, counsel and serve others who are struggling with life's many challenges. Even when you enroll in just one course, you'll be joining the University's community of professionals who understand human dilemmas and concerns, and who have the desire and disposition to help others in conflict.
Counseling, human services and psychology courses include:
- Real-world instruction from faculty members who average 15.5 years of professional experience — some with titles such as clinical director, psychologist and behavioral therapist
- Online courses with frequent start dates that allow you to take courses in a way that fits your schedule
- Courses that can be completed in as few as five to six weeks
- Courses that may also be offered on campus, where available
To learn more, please select a course area below or sign up to speak with an advisor.
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Associate, bachelor's and master's courses are academic, for-credit courses. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student's responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. Individual courses are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Certificate programs are credit-bearing, and many are eligible for federal financial aid for students who qualify. Please note that the A+ Fundamentals, CCNA and Network+ Technologies certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.
While widely available, not all courses are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor. More information about admissions requirements can be found in the Academic Catalog.