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Psychology is the study of human behavior while incorporating the use of statistics, biology, neuroscience, culture, and/or health into its theories. A degree in psychology can prepare you for professions in business, social work, counseling, research, or education.
Undergraduate:
Students pursuing an undergraduate program in psychology may receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) in Psychology. Both the BA and BS degrees provide well-rounded academic programs, including general education course requirements in social science and humanities for the BA degree and hard or natural sciences for the BS degree. A sample of courses available at the undergraduate level includes Social Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Alcohol and Addictions, Qualitative Research Methods, Statistical Analyses, Cognitive Psychology, and Child Development.
Graduate:
Students pursuing a graduate program in psychology may earn a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology. Degree titles vary by institution and academic program. Graduate students usually will choose among a variety of degree concentrations in the field of psychology such as Clinical, Counseling, Child Development, Cross-Cultural, Spiritual, Health, School, Industrial-Organizational, Neurology, Social, and Experimental Psychology. A sample of courses available at the graduate level include Judgment and Decision Making, Statistics, Moral Thinking, Introductory Practicum, Advanced Practicum, Psychodiagnostic Interview, Evolution, Culture, and Behavior, and Mathematical Foundations for Language and Communication Studies.
Occupations in Psychology:
With a degree in psychology, consider your professional opportunities as a School Therapist, Researcher, Professor, Business Consultant, Social Worker, Psychiatrist, and Psychologist. It is one of the most demanding subjects.
Associations and Organizations Affiliated with the Study of Psychology:
Undergraduate:
Students pursuing an undergraduate program in psychology may receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) in Psychology. Both the BA and BS degrees provide well-rounded academic programs, including general education course requirements in social science and humanities for the BA degree and hard or natural sciences for the BS degree. A sample of courses available at the undergraduate level includes Social Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Alcohol and Addictions, Qualitative Research Methods, Statistical Analyses, Cognitive Psychology, and Child Development.
Graduate:
Students pursuing a graduate program in psychology may earn a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) or Doctoral degree (PhD) in Psychology. Degree titles vary by institution and academic program. Graduate students usually will choose among a variety of degree concentrations in the field of psychology such as Clinical, Counseling, Child Development, Cross-Cultural, Spiritual, Health, School, Industrial-Organizational, Neurology, Social, and Experimental Psychology. A sample of courses available at the graduate level include Judgment and Decision Making, Statistics, Moral Thinking, Introductory Practicum, Advanced Practicum, Psychodiagnostic Interview, Evolution, Culture, and Behavior, and Mathematical Foundations for Language and Communication Studies.
Occupations in Psychology:
With a degree in psychology, consider your professional opportunities as a School Therapist, Researcher, Professor, Business Consultant, Social Worker, Psychiatrist, and Psychologist. It is one of the most demanding subjects.
Associations and Organizations Affiliated with the Study of Psychology:
- American Psychological Association, www.apa.org
- Association for Psychological Science, www.psychologicalscience.org
- International Association for Relationship Research, www.iarr.org
- International Society of Political Psychology, www.ispp.org
- Society for Judgment and Decision Making, www.sjdm.org
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology, www.spsp.org
- Society for Personality Assessment, www.personality.org
Published date : 06 Apr 2012 05:38PM
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