Bachelor of Science in Psychology Major Undergraduate Programme By Western New England University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Major

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. In addition to helping students understand themselves and others, the research findings of psychology have wide application to many professional fields, from human services to medical, industrial, and educational settings. Within the major there is flexibility to select courses that meet individual career objectives. i.e. sports psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organizational psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology, neuropsychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, autism, cognitive, developmental, social, gender, conservation psychology, etc. Career Opportunities: Students are prepared to enter the world of work in counseling, research, autism treatment, personnel administration, human service agencies, special education, elementary school teaching or other child life work; to continue their studies at the graduate level; or to enter related fields such as medicine, law, criminal justice, and social work. Program Objectives: To study human and other animal behavior from a scientific perspective with consideration of the environmental, biological, and multicultural influences on behavior. To introduce students to the scientific findings of psychology as they relate to diverse populations and as they apply to a range of professional fields including medicine, human services, industry, and educational settings. To provide flexibility of course selection to meet individual career objectives. To encourage internships and minors in related fields of interest.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. In addition to helping students understand themselves and others, the research findings of psychology have wide application to many professional fields, from human services to medical, industrial, and educational settings. Within the major there is flexibility to select courses that meet individual career objectives. i.e. sports psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organizational psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology, neuropsychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, autism, cognitive, developmental, social, gender, conservation psychology, etc. Career Opportunities: Students are prepared to enter the world of work in counseling, research, autism treatment, personnel administration, human service agencies, special education, elementary school teaching or other child life work; to continue their studies at the graduate level; or to enter related fields such as medicine, law, criminal justice, and social work. Program Objectives: To study human and other animal behavior from a scientific perspective with consideration of the environmental, biological, and multicultural influences on behavior. To introduce students to the scientific findings of psychology as they relate to diverse populations and as they apply to a range of professional fields including medicine, human services, industry, and educational settings. To provide flexibility of course selection to meet individual career objectives. To encourage internships and minors in related fields of interest.

Admission Requirements

79+
6+
Applicants must have the official secondary school transcript(s). Other English Language Requirements: STEPEIKEN: Pre-1 or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53. Students can also submit proof of completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center, completion of the level 7 at the International Language Institute in Northampton, MA, or completion of level 6 at Embassy CES. SAT I or ACT scores can be substituted for any of these scores as well.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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