B.A. or 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)