Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Degree: BS
Locations: North Carolina, Online, Rhode Island
Internship: Required, 6 credits
Credits: 120
Explore the Human Mind
If you’re fascinated by human behavior, you might find yourself in demand in a range of industries. The study of psychology can offer unique career pathways in the social sciences and services, education, healthcare, business, finance, sales, industrial organizations, human resources and criminalistics.
Through project-based learning and immersive internships, you’ll gain critical thinking and research skills, scientific literacy and experience behaving ethically and professionally in the field. You’ll also learn from faculty with industry experience — many of them are licensed practitioners.
You can also explore additional interests through a variety of free electives, minors, and specializations. You can pursue a 24-credit Counseling Psychology specialization to learn more about counseling techniques, crisis intervention, addiction management and more.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
Learning how to help others takes practice, which is why students in this program take their lessons beyond the classroom by working with real clients in real clinical settings. Experiential education is especially important in this program because it allows students to understand the impact they can have on the lives of others.
Why Study Psychology at JWU?
- You’ll learn from faculty who are licensed psychologists, mental health clinicians and therapists.
- Project-based learning and internships are a key part of the curriculum
- Explore additional interests with a wide selection of free electives as well as minors such as Community Justice, Gender Studies and Public Health.
- You can also earn a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling at JWU, and combine it with this bachelor’s degree to save time and money.
How I Got Here: Danielle Cutlip ’16
Psychology alum Danielle Cutlip shares how her time at JWU led to a career as an integrative behavioral health clinician and what advice she would offer students aspiring to enter the psychology field.
What can you do with a Psychology degree?
After graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Social Worker
- Human Resource Specialist
- Occupational Therapist
Considering an Advanced Degree?
Many Psychology students opt to continue their education by earning an advanced degree — JWU offers accelerated and combined programs to save you time and money.
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Students in the College of Arts & Sciences will apply and adapt their knowledge in innovative ways through the Arts & Sciences Core Experience.
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options, such as internships, minors, or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
