Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Helping others is your calling. Answer it.
Psychology is the study of why people think and behave the way they do. Factors
such as depression and other mental disorders, marriage and family problems, job
stress, addiction, and a growing elderly population contribute to increased demand
for psychology services in the United States.* Working as a psychologist requires
a doctoral degree; however, with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kaplan University
you may qualify for certain entry-level jobs in community mental health centers,
vocational rehabilitation centers, and correctional programs.†
Our online bachelor's degree program has three emphasis areas: child development,
applied behavioral analysis, and substance abuse. The coursework in the applied
behavioral analysis emphasis area has been approved by the Behavioral Analyst Certification
Board (BACB) as meeting the criteria to allow graduates to sit for the Assistant
Certified Behavior Analyst exam.‡
Interested in fast-tracking your education? Kaplan University offers an accelerated
Bachelor of Science in Psychology-to-Master of Science in Psychology option for
qualified students. Students enrolled in this option could complete both a bachelor's
and a master's degree in as few as 5 years.
To learn more about Kaplan University today, fill out the form at right.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2010-11 Edition, Psychologists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm.
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic
or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment
in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not
guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
Some positions may require additional training or certification.
‡Although Kaplan University’s programs are designed to prepare students to apply
for various credentials, the University cannot guarantee students will be awarded
those credentials. In some cases, field experience may be necessary to be eligible
for credentials.
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