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Counseling, Health & Wellness

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Committing Yourself to the Care of Others

A counseling, nursing or healthcare degree actively prepares you to apply psychological, developmental, physical and mental health principles as you care for others. Using strategies that involve cognitive, affective, behavioral, and/or systemic intervention; these skills are easily transferable to a wide variety of employment settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and health practices on a global scale.

SMCC is committed to providing students quality hands-on experience in the areas of physical and mental health. With the implementation of a unique Bilingual Nursing Program, the first of its kind in the nation, SMCC has proven to be ahead of the competition in the treatment and care of others. 


  • For a listing of classes available during each semester, visit:
    My Maricopa.edu

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  • Replacement needs will be a major source of job openings, as many workers prepare for retirement, permanently leaving nursing.

  • Job opportunities for counselors should be very good because job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.

  • The health care and social assistance industry employs about 47 percent of counselors, and state and local government employ about 11 percent.

  • The hunger for bilingual nurses is higher than ever due to the growing number of patients in the U.S. whose first language is not English; yet the numbers of minority nurses and those who speak a second language do not match the increasing patient population. For example, Hispanics currently make up 15% of the population, yet comprise only 2% of RNs.

(Sources: Occupational Outlook, US Dept of Labor)

 
 

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