When you pursue a degree in psychology at Hesser College, you will study human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior. Through the coursework, you will have the opportunity to learn how to assess and evaluate theories and practices related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and biological bases of how the human psyche works. Electives give you the opportunity to investigate a wide variety of interests in the field including:
- Psychology in social work
- Clinical and/or counseling psychology
- Educational psychology
Upon successful completion of the program graduates are awarded a bachelor of science degree.
Program Features Include
- The option of choosing electives focused on an applied approach with counseling courses and externships
- The option of choosing electives connected with the criminal justice offerings at Hesser College
Potential Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:
- Human services
- Child welfare
- Social worker
- Research technician
- Human resources
- Nonprofit service agencies
- Government social services
For more information, download the Hesser College Catalog. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this catalog. Click here to download this software.)
* Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program is limited to students with a Hesser College associate's degree.