Counseling

Growing demand for skilled counselors and psychologists is creating greater professional opportunities in the mental health field. Our program will give you a solid foundation in the field of counseling—preparing you for a rewarding career helping others cope with life’s challenges.

At Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), the Counseling program equips you with a versatile base—opening pathways to where your passion for helping others can truly shine. You will be prepared to pursue careers across psychology, licensed therapy, criminology, and behavioral sciences, and serve in roles within schools, the military, community clinics, marriage and family services, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, pediatric support, and more.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science

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Build Your Future in Counseling

Our Counseling programs are designed to be career-oriented and compassion-driven. You’ll build counseling skills, explore theories and strategies, and develop the ability to work with individuals from different cultures.

Whether you're focused on entering human services or planning to continue your education in psychology or counseling, our program supports your goals with hands-on training and meaningful learning experiences.

If you’re interested in continuing your education, you can potentially complete up to 90 credits of a bachelor’s degree at EMCC and finish your degree at one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges that offer four-year programs.

EMCC also makes transferring your credits seamless through an extensive network of university partners, including public, private, and online institutions nationwide.

Discover a Better Way to Do College

At EMCC, you’ll get more than just instruction—you’ll receive affordable, personalized, and supportive learning every step of the way.

Affordable Tuition

We keep tuition low, starting at just $97 per credit hour. Plus, it’s free to enroll.

Resources That Work

From our free services to our flexible learning formats, we empower students at every level.

Scholarships

With 600+ scholarships to apply for, this is one of the best ways to lower your college costs.

Take the Next Step—Start Your Journey Today

Make a difference in people’s lives. EMCC’s Counseling program helps you build a meaningful career path in mental health and human services. It’s free to enroll—you’re already one step closer.