BA/MS Dual Degree in Psychology/Counseling

The Psychology and Counseling Department offers a dual degree (B.A./M.S.) for motivated, academically talented students. Students will complete the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology and the Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or in School Counseling. Due to the condensed nature of the dual degree program, interested students will be expected to take electives over the summer to be able to complete their undergraduate degree within three years, with a 3.25 GPA in the Psychology major and a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Students will plan their coursework with a faculty advisor during their first semester at the College (undergraduate students who transfer to Hood may be admitted into the accelerated program, but they may need to add extra time to complete both degrees). Admission to the M.S. in Counseling program is not automatic; upon completion of the undergraduate degree, accelerated students will still need to apply to the program.