Psychology BACHELOR OF ARTS | COLLEGE FOR ADULTS About the program Are you interested in thinking critically about human behavior, thinking and emotion? Are you looking for ways to better understand yourself and others, and apply your learning in a wide variety of career options? Consider a bachelor’s degree in psychology. You’ll gain insights into psychological theories and evidence-based practice with practical applications in professional and community settings.
What can I do with a degree in Psychology? Why do people behave in different ways? How do people learn? How can groups work effectively together to make decisions? What are various types of mental illnesses, their symptoms and treatments? Psychology graduates apply answers to these kinds of questions to a wide variety of career settings, including: • Non-profit social service organizations • Hospitals and clinics • Government agencies • Businesses • Marketing or public relations firms • Residential treatment centers • Schools The Psychology major will not prepare you to provide direct, one-on-one clinical care for individuals. Rather, you'll use this major to prepare for careers in which you'll design, deliver and evaluate programs and services. This major can also prepare you for graduate studies in counseling, social work, mental health or clinical psychology.
What will I study? You will learn to think critically about psychological research studies and claims made about human behavior, cognition and emotions — and focus on ways to apply this knowledge in practical, real-world situations. You'll also focus on issues of diversity, social justice and active engagement with communities. Core courses will provide you with a foundation in psychological theories, research methods, current issues in psychology, and applying psychological knowledge in the world around you.
Upper-level courses will broaden your knowledge and experiences in areas such as: • Critically evaluating, examining and applying social, historical and political aspects of psychology to education, research, and program development and evaluation. • Analyzing and evaluating social factors and human diversity theories and practices, to influence the well-being of individuals and communities. • Understanding evidence-based practices related to human development, as well as concepts and principles related to therapy and assessment.
Class scheduling / time to completion Courses meet in an online, primarily synchronous format. The Psychology major may be completed in 24 months. You may take longer to complete liberal arts and elective courses.
Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Pathway While working on your bachelor's you may be eligible to take 1-2 courses in select graduate programs at St. Kate's, such as Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Business Administration (MBA), or Library and Information Science (MLIS). A bachelor's in psychology is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in counseling, mental health, social work or clinical psychology.