Are you fascinated by human behavior? Studying Psychology is a great way to better understand yourself and those around you. This field offers so many different career pathways for you to pursue, from the social sciences and services to education; from healthcare to business, finance, sales or industrial organization; or from human resources to criminalistics.
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. Expand your knowledge of clinical psychology and mental health. Pursue an 8-course Counseling Psychology specialization to discover effective counseling practices in a supervised clinical environment. Or, you can choose to study the theories and techniques of group therapy, crisis management, marriage and family, addiction or case management. There are so many options in the field of psychology!
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Make a Positive Impact with Experiential Education
The lessons you learn here can allow you to make a difference in the lives of others — even before you graduate. Throughout the program, there will be experiential education opportunities for you to put your lessons into practice with real clients in real clinical settings. Learning by doing is the foundation of a JWU education, but it’s especially important in this program so that you’re prepared to head into the industry and make a positive impact on others right away.
Program Highlights
- Learn how to apply key concepts, theories and research findings to understand, explain and evaluate human behavior.
- Use creative and critical thinking to evaluate, interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research ethically.
- Have opportunities to intern in real clinical settings.
- Learn from a program coordinator who is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive and ongoing clinical and instructional experience
- Have practical career guidance above and beyond the academic curriculum.
Sample Courses
- Abnormal Psychology
- Intro to Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology
- Personality Developmental Psychology
- Principles of Group Counseling
- Deviant Behavior
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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Career Possibilities
- Social Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Addiction Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Psychiatric Technician
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.