The academic student acquires research skills and may carry out an independent research project in the senior year. The Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts degree prepares one to attend graduate school in an area of applied human service. The Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in academic psychology prepares a student for graduate training in psychology or a related academic field. The graduate of this program is prepared for paraprofessional level positions in human services. The gerontology option in the Psychology minor acquaints students with the aging processes.
Students study the theories, methods and treatment procedures in gerontology.
Each student is involved in an internship in which classroom concepts are applied to real world problems in human service agencies.