Program at a glance
How much does it cost?Â
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How long does it take?
This 120 credit program is designed to be completed in four years.
What will I learn in a psychology degree program?
The bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV examines behavior to better understand the mind. The program introduces multiple perspectives, including biological, cognitive, behavioral and psychoanalytic approaches, and emphasizes empirical research across human and animal studies. You may explore areas such as brain and nervous system physiology, cognition, learning, child development, abnormal psychology and animal behavior. Graduates develop analytical and research skills applicable to a variety of careers or to advanced study in psychology and related disciplines.
The Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV offers a versatile major grounded in scientific research and the study of human behavior. Students build strong analytical and research skills that prepare them for careers in mental health, education, business and human services, as well as advanced study.
Why choose the College of Science?
The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
Choose your emphasis in psychology
This degree offers a strong foundation in psychology. The curriculum serves as a base for a liberal arts education, or as a foundation for work in other fields such as medicine, law, business, human services, management, sales and the like.
Behavior analysis is a highly specialized field of study that is not duplicated elsewhere at the university. The behavior science degree allows students to become eligible for certification as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), an internationally recognized paraprofessional credential. The curriculum also meets the standards for undergraduate program accreditation by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
The psychological science degree is targeted for students who plan to continue with graduate studies in psychology. Students must take a wider variety of courses that are either required or greatly desired by graduate school admission committees.
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Careers with a degree in psychology
Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate degrees. Many majors use it as a base for a liberal arts education, or as a foundation for work in other fields such as medicine, law, business, human services, management, sales and the like. Because psychology provides a strong set of foundational skills, graduates are well equipped for a range of careers, including:
- Case manager
- Rehabilitation counselor
- HR specialist
- Behavioral health technician
- Research or teaching assistant
If you choose to go on to graduate school, you can also pursue careers in counseling and therapy in a wide range of settings, including education, health care and the criminal justice system.
You can afford the Â鶹´«Ã½AV
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the Â鶹´«Ã½AV with no student debt.
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