Psychology (A.A and A.S)

Transfer Degrees

Psychology

Associate of Science

Degree with Designation

60 Credits

Curriculum

Psychology Accelerated Masters Program

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Psychology Designation

Associate of Arts

Degree with Designation

60 Credits

Curriculum

Workforce Ready

Forensic Psychology

Certificate

16 Credits

Curriculum

different specialties

Choose from a wide range of topics within the field.

The Psychology program provides student's with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of topics within the field, which includes classes such as General Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Human Sexuality.

The coursework and content provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the different specialties within the Behavioral Sciences.

The program provides guidance to the student about what is needed in order to transfer to another institution, as well as providing a special emphasis on the foundation of learning that is developed in the first two years.

Transfer Opportunities

The course work provided will help prepare students to move toward transfer

A variety of courses are offered to meet each student’s diverse needs and interests, which grants the student the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into an educational environment that remains enjoyable.

The course work provided will help prepare students to move toward transfer and a basic ability to understand what might be required of a person working within the field of Psychology or related fields.

Examples of these fields include Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and other professions within the behavioral sciences.

More about the Program

Labs & Classrooms

During class time, students can expect to engage in activities that bolster critical thinking development. This will be done through exposure to new content in class lectures, activities, and discussions. An emphasis will also be placed on diversity and global thinking, which will be incorporated into every class throughout the program. Refinement of these and other skills aid in facilitating personal growth, and an understanding of the diverse populous that is served by helping professionals.

Work Environment

Upon completion of any degree in Psychology or a related field, the graduate can expect to enter into a fast passed working environment. Professionals working in the field will need to be working on teams or individually to provide clients with support, crisis management, advocacy, and potentially counseling.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 12,800 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Employment

Employment of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is projected to grow due to demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social service agencies.

Demand for clinical and counseling psychologists will increase as more people turn to psychologists for help with their problems.

Employment of school psychologists will continue to grow because of an increased awareness of the connection between mental health and learning. These workers also will be needed to help students whose educational, behavioral, or developmental issues impact their ability to learn.

Organizations will continue to employ industrial–organizational psychologists to help with tasks such as selecting and retaining employees, implementing trainings, and improving office morale.

Potential Careers

BA in Psychology or Social Work = case management and milieu management

MA in Psychology related field or Social Work = Licensed Professional in Counseling and Social Work.

PhD in Psychology related field or Social Work = Assessment, Research, Teaching, Counseling

Psychiatry, which will require medical training as well.

Salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the median annual wage for psychologists was $85,330 in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $141,910.