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Psychology Careers
Psychology is the science of understanding people, how people think and why people do the things they do. Understanding people can give you several great advantages in life. An understanding of human behavior will give you insight into why others behave the ways they do, teach you strategies to convince others of your ideas, and will even allow you to understand yourself better. A bachelor's degree in psychology is great for managers, advertisers, politicians, and anyone who will work closely with others. Advertisers and politicians who study psychology can find stepping into the heads of their audiences much easier and managers can find themselves better able to direct their workers. Understanding what someone else is thinking can give you a huge advantage in business and in your personal life.
With flexible class scheduling, financial aid assistance, and over 100 degree programs, University of Phoenix can help you get there.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in general psychology. Students will gain insight into the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human experience through an analysis of a variety of theoretical approaches related to human development and behavior. The courses in this program do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure; instead, they are designed to provide supervisors, managers and other professionals with greater skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and information utilization through the enhanced understanding of human psychology.
Curriculum in psychology may include:
- Skills for Professional Development
- General Psychology
- History and Systems of Psychology
- Statistical Reasoning in Psychology
- Biological Foundations of Psychology
- Motivational Processes in Human Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Life Span Human Development
- Learning and Cognition
- Social Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Abnormal Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology
- Environmental Psychology
- Psychological Tests and Measurements
- Elements of Clinical Psychology
- Capstone Course in Psychology
Higher Education, Highly Accessible
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have nearly 200 educational facilities, as well as a flexible online learning format to deliver our education programs in most countries around the world.
Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.
- Earn your education while attending class at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
- Learn from instructors who hold advanced degrees and have substantial experience in the fields they teach.
- Collaborate with peers in small, interactive classes.
- Receive personalized student support every step of the way.
You work hard. A college degree does too.
With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.
In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too.
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