Program Overview

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Applied Sport Psychology and Counseling, B.S.

College of Education

Bring advanced psychology and counseling skills to sport and performance that can help athletes and performers unlock greater potential.

The program is the only degree of its kind in the state, and one of few in the nation. Learn foundational knowledge that can help athletes and performers achieve balance between mind and body that strengthens their performance.

Program Highlights

• Prime Performance

Learn within a unique combination of courses in sport psychology and counseling.

• Speed Your Path

Take advantage of an accelerated pathway for an advanced degree in coaching.

• Academic Allstars

Work with expert faculty within exercise science, psychology, social work, coaching, counseling and more.

• National Leader

Join a program offered at few universities in the nation and South Carolina's only.

What You’ll Study

Learn psychological techniques to improve the performance, mental health, emotional health, and general well-being of performers so they can thrive. Complete courses from psychology, social work, and physical education to build critical foundational knowledge and finetune your knowledge in major courses in sport psychology and counseling.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Physical Activity

Participating in exercises, sports or movement to promote fitness, health and overall well-being

• Empathy

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support

• Interprofessional Collaboration

Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services

• Interpersonal Skills

Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations

• Analytical Reasoning

Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions

• Human Health

Fostering well-being, preventing diseases and optimizing physical, mental and social aspects of individuals' well-being

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

• Sport Psychologist
• Sport Counselor
• Teacher
• Clinical Researcher

Workplace Settings

• Professional Sports
• Athletic Departments
• Higher Education
• Education
• Mental Health
• Social Work

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

• Master's

Coaching Education, M.S.

College of Education

• Specialist

Counselor Education, Ed.S.

College of Education

• Master's

Physical Education (PK-12 Certification), M.A.T.

College of Education

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• Bachelor's

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• Bachelor's

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• Bachelor's

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McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

• Bachelor's

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.R.S.C.

South Carolina Honors College

• Bachelor's

Exercise Science, B.S.

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• Bachelor's

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• Bachelor's

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• Bachelor's

Environmental Studies, B.A.

McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

• Bachelor's

Colleges & Schools

• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering and Computing
• The Graduate School
• Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
• Information and Communications
• Law
• Medicine (Columbia)
• Medicine (Greenville)
• Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Social Work
• South Carolina Honors College

Offices & Divisions

• Employment
• Undergraduate Admissions
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Bursar (fee payment)
• Veterans and Military Services
• Disability Resources
• Access and Opportunity
• Human Resources
• Law Enforcement and Safety
• University Libraries
• All Offices and Divisions

Tools

• Carolina Alert
• Campus Email
• my.sc.edu
• Blackboard
• Campus Safety and Wellness
• PeopleSoft Finance

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