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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. 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.*

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared to immediately enter the workforce in fields such as human resources, public relations, business and the helping professions. This bachelor's degree in psychology also readies you to enter graduate school in a variety of psychology disciplines (clinical, industrial/organizational, etc.) — and better yet, JWU offers multiple 3+2 programs so that you could earn an advanced degree in psychology only 5 years!

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Sample Psychology Courses

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.

Focus Your Studies: You can also pursue a 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.

Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology
Cultural Psychology

Abnormal Psychology
Personality

Research Seminar in Psychology
Psychology Internship

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This program is also available in Charlotte. 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.

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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.

Cheryl Almeida

Professor

Program Director Cheryl Almeida, Ph.D., has a doctoral degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College and has been a...

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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

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Jonathan Mosko, Ph.D.
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