Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Understanding the Mind
Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Contrary to popular opinion, psychology is a science. Psychology employs rigorous studies in an effort to promote mental health and general human welfare. The study of psychology addresses important concepts such as cognition, social relationships, personality dimensions, psychopathology, and child development.
Science-based Understanding
As a discipline, Psychology is a social and behavioral science, which means you will take courses in research design, data analysis, and theory. This scientific background will help you understand how research, theory, and practice are related, and how you can apply this information to your work with the community, families, and individuals. You will also take courses in:
- History and Systems of Psychology - the development and evolution of Psychology as a discipline.
- Abnormal Psychology - the study of aberrant patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.
- Cognitive Psychology - the study of mental processes including how people think, perceive, remember, and learn.
- Developmental Psychology - the study of the changes that people go through as they age.
- Biological Bases of Behavior - the study of behavior and mental processes that result from activities in the body's nervous system and other physiological systems.
- Applied and Sociocultural Psychology - the exploration of how Psychology affects and can be applied in social and cultural development.
Career Opportunities
This major is a solid first step to further study in counseling, clinical, or school psychology. The degree provides an excellent foundation for careers in:
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
- Human factors
- Professional services
- Psychology aid, attendant, or technician