B.A. or A.A in Psychology

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) or ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) in PSYCHOLOGY

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) or ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) in PSYCHOLOGY

Majoring in psychology opens the doors to a world of possibilities. That’s because it is a versatile degree that can get you ready for wide range of careers or graduate study.

At Beacon College, you’ll gain a broad education in psychology while developing the critical skills that prospective employers value, including:

• An understanding of human behavior • Effective writing and oral communication • Analytical reasoning • The ability to work independently or as part of a team

The A.A. and B.A. in Psychology programs at Beacon also put a strong emphasis on developing your critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Whatever your future plans — whether it’s working in mental health, business, law enforcement, health care, education, or another profession — your ability to understand the motivating factors in human behavior will be a valuable tool for success.

Future Focused Nearly every career or job choice will involve interacting with different people. Whether you are interested in a career in psychology or another profession, being able to understand and interpret behavior is a transferable skill that can be used in a number of professions. Recent Internships As a Beacon psychology major, you will be required to complete at least one professional internship as part of your graduation requirements. The following are examples of recent student internships: Dell, Inc. (Austin, Texas) Chico’s Folk Art Specialties (FAS), Inc. (Fort Myers) Disney World (Orlando) Fidelity National Information Services/FIS Global (Orlando) Jabil (St. Petersburg)

THE BEACON DIFFERENCE

At Beacon College, you will work with professors who understand how you learn. And, from day one you will learn by doing, working on hands-on projects and activities that enhance learning as you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed both professionally and personally. Career Paths in Psychology The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the demand for psychologists will grow by 14 percent through the year 2028, much faster than the national average. • Behavioral management • Case manager • Laboratory assistant • Probation and parole officer • Psychiatric technician Other Career Paths for Psychology Majors Psychology is one of five most popular college majors because it prepares students for a wide range of career choices. The study of psychology can prepare you for entry-level positions in areas such as: • Advertising • Career counseling • Community relations • Human resources • Journalism • Life coaching • Market research • Public relations • Teaching • Writing • Child life specialist • Corrections officer • Human services liaison • Juvenile court liaison • Rehabilitation case worker • Social services specialist

BACHELOR OF ARTS OR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

IS THIS YOU?

In general, students who choose to major in psychology have a strong desire to help other people while learning more about what makes them do the things they do. Students who are open-minded and enjoy challenges — particularly those who are planning careers in psychology, mental health, or related fields — will thrive in this major. The Path to Your Future • In the B.A. in Psychology degree program, students gain an understanding of human behavior in diverse populations. In addition to building your knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior, human development, and research-based best practices in psychology, the program will help strengthen your critical thinking, analytical problem solving, research, and writing abilities. • Our A.A. in Psychology degree program prepares you to enter the workforce or pursue further study or professional training by providing you with a knowledge base in theory, research, and practice in the psychological sciences. In addition to learning to analyze human behavior, you’ll sharpen both your quantitative, communication, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.

Program Requirements B.A. in Psychology The bachelor’s requires completion of a total of 120 credits, with 42 credits required in the major. Required Psychology Courses (42 credits) PSY 1801 The Family (3 credits) PSY 2841 Positive Psychology (3 credits) PSY 2852 Child & Early Adult Development (3 credits) PSY 2900 Behavioral Statistics (3 credits) PSY 3210 Social Psychology (3 credits) PSY 3260 Human Sexuality (3 credits) PSY 3803 Adult Development & Aging (3 credits) PSY 3861 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 credits) PSY 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services & Psychology (3 credits) PSY 2924 Qualitative Research Design (3 credits) PSY 2926 Quantitative Research Design (3 credits)

PSY 4910 Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credits) PSY 4950 Psychology Capstone (3 credits) Psychology Electives (12 credits) Learning Essentials and Self Discovery (3 credits) COE 1100 Learning Essentials and Self Discovery Career Development/Field Placement (10 credits)

COE 2606 Career Exploration (3 credits) COE 3606 Career Planning (3 credits) COE 3607 Internship I COE 4606 Career Development (4 credits) COE 4607 Internship II General Electives (18 credits)

SUCCESS STORY

“As a project management intern at Dell, I applied my courses in industrial/organizational psycholog speaking to Florida legislators about student issue ARY BROWN, CLASS OF 2019 B.A., Psychology • A.A., Human Services Now employed full-time at Dell, Inc.

A.A. in Psychology This program of study requires the completion of a total of 61 credits, with 18 credits in the major. The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology provides students with an educational foundation before entering the work force or

pursuing further study or professional training. Required Psychology Courses (18 credits) PSY 1801 The Family (3 credits) PSY 2841 Positive Psychology (3 credits) PSY 2852 Child & Early Adult Development (3 credits) PSY 2900 Behavioral Statistics (3 credits) PSY 2924 Qualitative Research Design (3 credits) PSY 2926 Quantitative Research Design (3 credits) Learning Essentials and Self Discovery (3 credits) COE 1100 Learning Essentials and Self Discovery

Career Development (3 credits) COE 2606 Career Exploration General Elective (3 credits) Looking for More Options? As a psychology major, you can choose to minor in another interest areas to enhance your career marketability, including: • Computer information systems • Human services • Business management • Game design • Entrepreneurship

For more information about these and other major contact the Office of Admissions at 855-220-53 or visit our website at BeaconCollege.edu/a

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Graduate Study There are many exciting career opportunities that focus on a specific area of psychology. These fields typically require advanced master’s or doctoral level studies: Clinical Psychology: Assess and treat people with psychological issues Consumer Psychology: How marketing and advertising affect behavior Experimental Psychology: Research focused Forensic Psychology: Study criminals and help law enforcement agencies Human Factors Psychology: Interaction between humans and machines Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Relationships between people and their work Social Psychology: Influence of others on our behavior Sports Psychology: How psychological factors affect performance

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