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Psychology Major B.S.
Expand Your Career Options with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
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Psychology Major B.S.

An undergraduate degree in psychology from OHIO prepares students for a diverse array of professional and business careers as well as research and graduate school pathways.

Courses are taught by faculty conducting nationally and internationally respected research. The undergraduate experience includes courses in the major areas of psychology (psychopathology, biological, cognitive, developmental, and social), a strong foundation in research skills, and advising to make students aware of the multitude of professional opportunities available to them.

 

Careers with a Psychology Degree

Graduates with a degree in psychology are prepared for a diverse array of careers due to their academic program’s emphasis on communication and critical and analytical thinking. Career opportunities range from work in:

  • The human services sector, such as counseling, crisis work, and performance enhancement
  • Research, from social and market research to experimental psychology
  • The business sector, with positions in sales, public relations, and customer service

Potential employers of psychology graduates include, but are not limited to, the following: hospitals and health-care providers; institutions of higher education; rehabilitation facilities; local, state, and national government agencies; social services and non-profit agencies; public and private K-12 schools; research organizations; service providers; etc.

A degree in psychology will also prepare students for graduate study.

Psychology Careers & Advising Center 

Jocelyn Hines

Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

OHIO Admissions

  • Tuition & Fees

    OHIO is committed to your lifelong success through our , which offers fixed tuition and fees, a graduation plan and lifelong benefits to our students. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.

    Tuition & Fees

  • Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

Psychology B.S. Courses & Curriculum

Students must complete a minimum of 35 hours with the PSY prefix.

Students take courses in fields including cognitive, physiological, social, psychopathy, and child and adolescent psychology. Students also take research methods and statistics courses.

Get Hands-on Experience with Your Psychology Degree

Hands-on learning is at the heart of what we offer at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, and psychology majors can take advantage of a dozens of different experiential learning opportunities.

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