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The Bachelor's degree in Psychology is ideal for individuals who seek an understanding of behavioral principles while pursuing a well-rounded education. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology is also designed to provide a strong foundation for graduate study.

Learning Goals and Technical Skills

Students who graduate with a major in psychology should have current knowledge of: the major theories in psychology; the methodologies of psychological research and statistical concepts; the biological processes underlying behavior; sensation, perception, information processing and retention; how behaviors develop and change; how internal, environmental, and social factors influence behavior; individual differences in behavior, including those related to gender, ethnicity, and culture; different perspectives on the origin and treatment of abnormal behavior; ethical issues in teaching, research, and the practice of professional psychology.

Career Possibilities

Those interested in entering the workforce with a Psychology BA often pursue the following careers:

Child care workers/preschool teachers • K - 12 teachers • Business management/corporate executives • Sales/Customer relations specialists • Human resources personnel, training, labor relations specialists • Insurance, real estate, business services professionals • Administrative assistants • Marketing specialists • Public relations specialists • Research lab technicians • Healthcare professionals • Pharmacy assistants • Auditors, financial services specialists • Behavior therapists • Group home counselor or line staff • Geriatric or convalescent home staff • Counseling or outreach workers for a community service organization • Parole/probation officers • Safety officers • Employment /vocational/career counselors • Rehabilitation counselors • Social service caseworkers

Those interested in graduate training (master's or doctoral) often pursue the following careers after their Psychology BA:

Clinical psychologists • Counseling psychologists • Marriage and family therapists • Psychiatrists • Neuropsychologists • School psychologists • Educational Psychologists • Student Services Professionals • Higher education counselors • Professors (University/college/community college) • College admissions counselors • Guidance counselors • Research scientists • Industrial/organizational psychologists • Human factors psychologists • Lawyers • Medical doctors • Physician's assistants • Social workers