BS in Psychology 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Northern State University |TopUniversities

BS in Psychology

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The psychology program at Northern State University emphasizes an applied approach to the field of psychology. Psychology majors will (1) be exposed to scientific theory and areas of psychological research closely integrated with practical applications; (2) be prepared for various entry level human service positions; (3) become knowledgeable about their own behavior and the behaviors of those around them; and (4) expand their knowledge of and insight into the discipline-allowing them to explore career opportunities in the field of psychology. Entering first year students are encouraged to take the Psychology Section of IDL 190. This course provides an orientation to the Psychology program and NSU Services. It is taught by a Psychology professor. Career Directions Community services Activities coordinators Case managers Personnel coordinators Social or human services Residential care for children and adults (Specialties: mentally retarded, drug rehabilitation, halfway houses, youth shelters, treatment facilities, and abuse shelters) Program assistants Youth service workers Youth corrections officer Prevention counselors Human resources (employee welfare officer, employment specialist, grievance officer, industrial relations, interviewer, job analyst, recruiter, and trainer). Graduate or professional school

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The psychology program at Northern State University emphasizes an applied approach to the field of psychology. Psychology majors will (1) be exposed to scientific theory and areas of psychological research closely integrated with practical applications; (2) be prepared for various entry level human service positions; (3) become knowledgeable about their own behavior and the behaviors of those around them; and (4) expand their knowledge of and insight into the discipline-allowing them to explore career opportunities in the field of psychology. Entering first year students are encouraged to take the Psychology Section of IDL 190. This course provides an orientation to the Psychology program and NSU Services. It is taught by a Psychology professor. Career Directions Community services Activities coordinators Case managers Personnel coordinators Social or human services Residential care for children and adults (Specialties: mentally retarded, drug rehabilitation, halfway houses, youth shelters, treatment facilities, and abuse shelters) Program assistants Youth service workers Youth corrections officer Prevention counselors Human resources (employee welfare officer, employment specialist, grievance officer, industrial relations, interviewer, job analyst, recruiter, and trainer). Graduate or professional school

Admission Requirements

5+
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.6; Rank in the top 60 percent of high school class. Other English Language Requirements: They need to score 525 or above on TOEFL PBT and 41 or above on PTE.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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