Psychology, General

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Topics of Study

This broad major will orient you to psychology as a whole. You will learn about the science of the mind, human individual and group behavior, physical and environmental basis of behavior, and analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. This major is designed to instruct you in psychological principles and methods; to provide the knowledge and skills required at the graduate level; and to offer the background needed to prepare you for work in possible professions as diverse as medicine, law, business, education, engineering, and others.

Degrees

• An associate or bachelor's degree is good background for many jobs in counseling.
• A graduate degree is required to work as a psychologist.
• A doctoral degree plus at least one year of post-doctoral studies is usually required for psychologists in independent practice.
• Graduates with a degree in psychology may find opportunities in social work, teaching, medicine, and criminology.