Study Psychology

A psychology BA degree leads to a variety of career paths across multiple sectors. Some careers do require additional studies through a graduate-level program. Popular careers include: 

• Clinical Psychologist: Work directly with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders. 
• Counseling Psychologist: Provide therapy and support to people dealing with life challenges such as relationship issues, stress, or grief. 
• School Psychologist: Focus on supporting students' academic achievement and mental health within educational settings. 
• Organizational Psychologist: Apply psychology to workplace environments, by improving employee satisfaction. 
• Forensic Psychologist: Work within the legal system, applying psychological principles to understand criminal behavior, evaluate competency, and provide expert testimony. 
• Health Psychologist: Focus on the intersection of psychology and physical health. Work to promote healthy behaviors, manage chronic illness, and improve overall well-being. 
• Research Psychologist: Conduct research to expand our grasp of human behavior and mental processes. 
• Neuropsychologist: Study the relationship between the brain and behavior. Work in medical settings to assess and treat people with brain injuries or neurological disorders. 
• Sports Psychologist: Help athletes improve performance, manage stress, and enhance mental toughness through visualization and goal setting. 
• Human Resources Specialist: Utilize psychological principles to recruit, train, and develop employees, as well as manage workplace dynamics and conflicts. 

While these career options involve working directly in the field of psychology, the skills gained in a psych program are highly transferable. With a BA in psychology, you will be poised to thrive in a variety of roles and industries. 

Students can also explore graduate programs such as a master's degree and a doctorate degree to pursue advanced job titles.

Through Career Services, we help students narrow down their interests and prepare for a career after college. We encourage students to participate in ongoing research and internships.

A psychology major is a degree program that examines the history, theories, research methods, and applications of psychological principles. The major involves hands-on learning and gaining practical skills to prepare for a variety of careers. 

A psychology program will prepare you to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school. Majors also work in industries like social services, human resources, marketing, education, and healthcare. 

Undergraduate students learning about psychology will explore topics such as: 

• Introductory Psychology: A broad overview of the field, introducing students to fundamental concepts and theories. 
• Developmental Psychology: The study of human development across the lifespan, including cognitive, emotional, and social changes. 
• Abnormal Psychology: Exploration of psychological disorders, their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. 
• Cognitive Psychology: The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, learning, and problem-solving. 
• Social Psychology: Investigation of how peoples' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by social interactions and group dynamics. 
• Research Methods: Instruction on how to design and conduct psychological research, including data collection and analysis methods. 

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