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In the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program, you can develop critical thinking, interpersonal, and research skills that you can use in further study in psychology or in areas such as:
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to benefit professionals interested in the application of psychology in the workplace, including topics such as selection and evaluation, leadership, training, motivation, and the interpersonal interactions of business and labor relations. Graduates often continue their training in psychology or enter graduate schools. No matter what career path you choose, the psychology degree can help you understand interpersonal interactions and implement valuable problem-solving techniques.
You can choose the degree that best meets your career goals:
You can select your study area:
The bachelor of science in psychology program allows you to choose the degree concentration that best meets your career goals. You may take 15 credits from two of the three available study areas:
Courses Provide Unique Viewpoints:
Early in the bachelor of science in psychology program, PSYCH 105 Psychology as a Science and Profession helps you to explore career options in psychology and related fields, and presents you with an overview of the history and methods of psychology. It will also evaluate the applications and ethical issues in psychology.
In your senior seminar, PSYCH 490 Work and Careers in the 21st Century, you will study the changing nature of work and careers in the 21st century. Topics include the application of psychology in understanding assessment of employees, the impact of organizational culture and values, and the role and impact of job performance feedback. This capstone course will cover the application of methods and research findings of psychological science in multiple real-world contexts. Activities will focus on understanding scientific perspectives on your career.
You can access valuable networking opportunities:
Penn State World Campus is a leader in online education. In fact, the world’s first fully online Psychology Club was founded by World Campus students and includes more than 100 members from the United States, Europe, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The Psychology Club uses video conferencing, Facebook, and its Mind Over Matters newsletter to keep members in touch with program faculty and staff and to let them know about graduate education options, internships, and career opportunities.
The bachelor of science degree in psychology might be a good choice for you if you are a professional interested in pursuing a business track in an area such as human resources, management, leadership development, or marketing.
Your psychology degree can help you expand your career opportunities in industry, business, and government. You can also choose to continue your studies in graduate school.
With a degree in psychology, you can work in a broad range of fields and careers, including:
Penn State has a history of 100+ years of distance education and more than a decade of experience in online learning. We strive to create an online learning environment that brings you as close to the face-to-face experience as possible. Learn more about Penn State World Campus.
