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New College’s Psychology, BA program gives students an opportunity to engage in innovative research, integrating the knowledge of our expert faculty with cutting-edge technology to better understand human behavior and neuroscience. The BA program focuses on a social science perspective for psychology compared to a statistical perspective in the BS program.
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. This diverse field includes mental health and counseling as well as child development, neuroscience and brain function, memory and decision-making, behavior analysis, statistics and more. It also crosses over into other disciplines such as medicine, law, business and economics.
This program --- which emphasizes critical thinking and reasoning, quantitative research methods and writing --- goes beyond the classroom, adding practical experiences through internships, service-learning and faculty-supervised research. (Some opportunities are not available to students enrolled in the degree offered through ASU Online.)
Graduates are prepared for graduate programs in psychology or other areas as well as professional employment.
Degree Offered
Psychology (BA)
Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, New College of
Location
West, Campus Not Found, Online
Major Map
A major map outlines the degree’s requirements for graduation.
Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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WUE eligible program
Undergraduate students from western states who enroll in this
program are eligible for a discounted tuition rate.
Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
A degree in psychology prepares students for a career in:
- government (sales and marketing, human resources management)
- industry
- mental health professions (youth counselor, substance abuse counselor)
- social services (high school psychology teacher, occupational analyst)
The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in fields such as public administration, law, family studies, communication and the various graduate program fields in psychology:
- clinical and counseling
- cognitive neuroscience
- developmental
- environmental
- experimental
- health
- legal
- physiological
- social
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 22.3% | $39,270 |
| Social Workers, All Other | 3.8% | $59,100 |
| Counseling Psychologists | 19.6% | $68,900 |
| Counselors, All Other | 11% | $44,830 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 19.1% | $76,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 14.8% | $48,040 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 19.3% | $51,930 |
| Mental Health Counselors | 19.6% | $40,850 |
| Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists | 9.8% | $92,110 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 3.6% | $49,060 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 15.8% | $68,690 |
| School Psychologists | 19.6% | $68,900 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 9.5% | $62,740 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 13.9% | $62,440 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 6.2% | $42,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 18.9% | $41,380 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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