Students will complete General Education and Healthcare Core courses along with psychology-focused coursework to gain a comprehensive understanding of health care. These courses offer experiential learning strategies to ensure that students have the tools necessary to efficiently supply services in a mental health setting. Fieldwork, professional seminar and capstone courses will enhance your understanding of the professional setting.
The Bachelor’s degree option is designed for individuals who want to enter the workforce immediately after earning their degree or enter a graduate school program. Additional education and career opportunities are available as a licensed mental health counselor, human resources representative, health care administrator, research scientist or clinical psychologist for those who pursue an advanced education.
As you begin the Bachelor’s degree in Psychology option, you will automatically be enrolled in the Clarkson College Advantage program, which will continue throughout your time at the institution. This program empowers students to explore a variety of health professions with the guidance of dedicated advisors to help each step of the way.
You will have the opportunity to meet regularly with your peers to foster a sense of community and belonging, engage with leaders in the profession through job shadowing, site visits and interviews, and hear from local health care and community professionals about what it takes to be successful and positively impact the lives of others.
(54 semester hours)
*GEN 101 - Required for New Student Experience and Conditionally Accepted students.
**GEN 251 - Students taking GEN 101 will take GEN 251 for 1 semester hour. Students not required to take GEN 101 will take GEN 251 for 2 semester hours.
(9 semester hours)
Courses | Semester Hours |
---|---|
◊ IC Core (ICC Core) - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
HU Core (HUM Core) - Humanities | 3 |
EA 210 (EEA 210) - American Poverty and Healthcare | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 9 |
(57 semester hours)
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$61,000 (Payscale, 2021)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
Bachelor’s degree prepared Psychology students are qualified to work in many occupations including:
Psychology majors are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:
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