BS Psychology

The Psychology Program's goal is designed to prepare students for both advanced and applied work in the professional and scientific areas of psychology and related fields including health, business, law, education and human services. Students receive broad training in the science and application of psychological methods and principles, as well as opportunities to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in specialized areas.Many people believe Psychology is a field that requires students to get an advanced degree in order to pursue a career related to the field. Although advanced degrees are required for direct Counseling and Clinical practice, the knowledge of human behavior and the skills that Psychology graduates possess are applicable to a diverse array of jobs.Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology often pursue jobs as case workers, technicians or counselors in health and human service agencies, including non-profit, government and independent agencies. These graduates provide clients with mental, emotional and physical support in the form of recreational activities, social skills training and group therapy while working under the supervision of a specialist. Clients may include people of all ages who are experiencing mental health issues ranging from behavioral and emotional disorders to physical complications. These graduates work in the clients' personal homes, group homes, mental health centers, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and hospitals where they use their knowledge of human nature and behavior to assist people in need. Others assist in educational settings, helping children asAcademic Advisers, Daycare Teacher's Aides or Therapeutic Support Staff.Some of our students also pursue jobs in Industrial/Organizational fields. Retailers, Businesses and Corporations are in constant need of Marketing and Advertising personnel, Research Assistants, Human Resource staff, Recruiters and Public Relations Officers. For example, managers often have a degree in Psychology, and they use their knowledge to interact with customers and to foster a healthy and efficient work environment for the employees they supervise.Other Psychology Majors wish to pursue a career in Justice Administration. These individuals (who often also pursue a Political Science, Criminology or Sociology Minor) become Corrections Officers, Parole Officers and Law Enforcement Officers. They are hired by Law Enforcement Agencies at all levels, but they may also serve in social services as Child Protection Workers and in similar roles.