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Psychology (B.S.)

IF YOU’RE FASCINATED by human behavior, 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 bachelor of science psychology majors enter the workforce with options.

Why Study Psychology at JWU?

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.

Psychology Coursework & Electives

Our curriculum and coursework also let you select from a generous choice of free electives and minors, where you can explore additional interests and potential career tracks. Learn more about clinical psychology and mental illness. You can also pursue an 24-credit 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.

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared to enter graduate school in a variety of psychology disciplines (clinical, industrial/organizational, etc.), or immediately enter the workforce in fields such as human resources, public relations, business and the helping professions. JWU offers two master’s level psychology degrees, an M.S. in Addiction Counseling and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both available at our Providence Campus. We also offer a fast-tracked 3+2 B.S. to M.S. program for qualifying candidates — learn more.

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This program is available in Providence, Charlotte and online. View a full course listing by referring to the JWU Catalog links below.

Featured Faculty

Jonathan Mosko

Associate Professor

I am a counseling psychologist by training. Prior to joining the program at JWU, I worked as a therapist at Ohio University and Virginia Tech.

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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 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?

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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. in 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

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