Psychology
Psychology (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology teaches students to appreciate the value of psychological practices in a variety of contexts. The Psychology major consists of a ninety-four (94) semester hours: forty-eight (48) semester hours in the Psychology Core, six (6) hours of psychology electives, and additional hours of unrestricted electives to complete the 120 semester hour degree requirement. Students pursuing a Psychology major can also choose to complete a specialization in addictions counseling, which consists of fifteen (15) additional semester hours in psychology beyond those in the Psychology Core, and in place of psychology electives and some unrestricted electives.
Career Options with a Bachelors in Psychology
- Activities Director
- Labor Relations Manager
- Admissions Evaluator
- Loan Officer
- Advertising Sales Representative
- Management Analyst
- Alumni Director
- Market Research Analyst
- Animal Trainer
- Occupational Analyst
- Benefits Manager
- Patient Resources Reimbursement Agent
- Career/Employment Counselor
- Personnel Recruiter
- Career Information Specialist
- Police Officer
- Caseworker
- Polygraph Examiner
- Child Development Specialist
- Preschool Teacher
- Child Welfare/Placement Caseworker
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Claims Supervisor
- Project Evaluator
- Coach
- Psychiatric Aide/Attendant
- Community Organization Worker
- Psychiatric Technician
- Community Worker
- Psychological Stress Evaluator
- Computer Programmer
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR)
- Conservation Officer
- Public Relations Representative
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Purchasing Agent
- Corrections Officer
- Real Estate Agent
- Criminal Investigator (FBI and other)
- Recreation Leader
- Customer Service Representative Supervisor
- Recreation Supervisor
- Data Base Administrator
- Research Assistant
- Data Base Design Analyst
- Retail Salesperson
- Department Manager
- Sales Clerk
- Disability Policy Worker
- Social Services Aide
- Disability Case Manager
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Employee Health Maintenance Program Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Employment Counselor
- Veterans Contact Representative
- Employment Interviewer
- Veterans Counselor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Victims’ Advocate
- Fund Raiser
- Vocational Training Teacher
- Health Care Facility Administrator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Human Resource Advisor
- Writer
- Information Specialist
- Job Analyst
Degree Courses
- General Psychology
- Social Science Statistics
- Social & Cultural Diversity
- Psychological Tests & Measures
- Physiological Psychology
- Life Span Human Behavior & Development
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Social Psychology
- Personality Theory & Individual Differences
- Ethics and Professional Development
- Studies in Psychology
Other Psychology Programs
Psychology (MINOR)
A minor in Psychology consists of twenty-four (24) semester hours: eighteen (18) semester hours in the Psychology Core plus six (6 ) semester hours of psychology electives at the 300 or 400 level.
Degree Courses
- General Psychology
- Social Science Statistics
- Life Span Human Behavior & Development
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
Psychology Club members participate in various campus activities as a club including Trick the Halls, an event on October 31, 8th grade jamboree, and hosting a table at various events throughout the year to raise awareness of mental health topics such as stress, suicide, and depression. Additionally, the Psychology Club participates in community service each year.
