The major includes the completion of five laboratory courses to insure that students have direct experience with the content of psychology. The MA Option in Applied Psychology includes coursework in preparation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential for both the school counselor and school psychologist authorizations. Two laboratories each contain 24-station microcomputer systems. The baccalaureate program provides a diverse curriculum in general psychology with opportunities for individual and collaborative research. While the BA in Psychology is not sufficient for a person to work as a professional psychologist, there are a number of jobs related to psychology open to bachelor s degree holders that may be entered without additional education.
Graduate work is required for all professional work in psychology.
Local, state, and federal governments constitute the next largest employer of professional psychologists, employing them in a variety of agencies, such as mental health, youth placement, and criminal justice facilities. Finally, some psychologists are in private practice as clinical psychologists, counselors, psychotherapists, or consulting psychologists. Persons majoring in psychology will increase their career options by completing a second major or a minor to complement their academic background in psychology. To further enhance their career options, students are encouraged to broaden their experience through volunteer work, internships, and independent studies research.