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IF YOU’RE FASCINATED by how and why humans behave in certain ways, you just might find yourself in demand in a dizzying array of industries. Think about it. The study of psychology offers unique career pathways, from the social sciences and services to education; from healthcare to business, finance, sales or industrial organization; or from human resources to criminalistics.*

While psychology is one of the three most likely majors to spur individuals to seek a graduate degree, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, more than half of all psychology majors enter the workforce with options.

As a JWU psychology major, you’ll be able to experience our academic advantages. These include small classes; faculty who get to know you, mentor you, work with you to achieve success; experiential learning and clinical opportunities from early in your academic career; and access to valuable networks that our faculty — who bring their own practical experiences to the classroom — maintain.

Our curriculum also lets you select from a generous choice of free electives and minors, where you can explore additional interests and potential career tracks. Pursue an 8-course Counseling Psychology specialization to discover effective counseling practices in a supervised clinical environment, or choose to study the theories and techniques of group therapy, crisis management, marriage and family, addiction or case management.

*U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey

I love the idea of what makes people act the way they do. I loved the environment. It’s a smaller school with more chances of learning what I want and learning it well.

Infographic: University Student Faculty Ration

This program is available in Providence, Charlotte and online. To view a full course listing for each location, refer to the JWU Catalog links below.

Featured Faculty

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Jonathan Mosko

Associate Professor

I am a Counseling Psychologist by training. Prior to joining the program at Johnson & Wales, I worked as a full time therapist at Ohio University + Virginia Tech.

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Allison Kramer

Associate Professor

I have presented research on ethics and best practices in counseling at numerous conferences, including the American Counseling Association and American Psychological Association.

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Howard Slutzky

Professor

I approach my students with a genuine investment in their academic, professional and personal growth.

Sample Courses

  • Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology
  • Cultural Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Personality
  • Research Seminar in Psychology
  • Psychology Internship

Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing for your respective campus:

Providence Charlotte Online

In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.

Occupational Outlook*

Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.

Occupation Growth Median Salary
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $46,270
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $76,990
Education Administrators, postsecondary 7% $94,340
Industrial-organizational Psychologists 13% $97,260
Psychiatric Technicians 12% $32,870
Psychologists 14% $79,010
Psychology Teachers, postsecondary 12% $76,710
Social and Human Service Assistants 13% $33,750
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $74,140
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 23% $44,630

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job outlook: 2018-2028. Median salary: 2018.

Considering a graduate degree?

JWU Psychology student between classes

Earn your BS in Psychology and MS in Counseling in just 5 years

If you are eligible, you can apply for JWU’s 3+2 B.S. Psychology/M.S. Addiction Counseling or 3+2 Psychology/M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.

Receive your bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Addiction Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling within five years, a year ahead of schedule — and start working toward your professional licensure one year sooner.

Pursue an Accelerated Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology

While completing your B.S. degree at JWU, you can also begin work on an online M.S. Organizational Psychology through our College of Online Education. Deepen your understanding of how to positively shape workplace environments by studying team dynamics, talent development, organizational culture, and more. Then stand out from the competition with your expertise in the growing field of organizational psychology.

Outside the Classroom

Join the Psych Club or get active with groups addressing autism, dating violence, art therapy or veterans’ issues. Be a part of the Student Athlete Leadership Training (SALT) organization, where counseling students facilitate psycho-educational groups with student athletes on conflict resolution and leadership prep, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills as a group leader.

Faculty Contact

Providence

Jonathan Mosko, Ph.D.
401-598-1425
Email

Charlotte

Howard Slutzky, Psy.D.
980-598-3224
Email

As of June 23, 2020, programs in this catalog will no longer be offered to new students at the Denver and North Miami campuses. At the close of the 2020-2021 academic year (subject to possible courses through the summer of 2021), no programs in this catalog will be offered to any students at the Denver and North Miami campuses, as those campuses will be closing after the end of the 2020-2021 academic year (subject to possible courses through the summer of 2021).

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