Applied Psychology PSY.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 60 Credit Hours

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
Effective as of Fall 2017

What is the program about?

The Applied Psychology program will prepare students for entry-level positions in a number of fields including research, behavioral analysis, education, mental health, and community service. The coursework will emphasize development of skills and knowledge to enable students to work in high-demand areas related to applied research and behavioral analysis. The curriculum includes courses in research design and statistics, behavior analysis and modification, industrial/organizational psychology, and human factors psychology, as well as current psychological theory and practice.

Program Outcomes

• Apply the principles of psychological science to understand and address real-world situations.
• Competently apply basic research principles to clinical and relevant situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data collection, ethics, and security practices.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be employed as research assistants, project/research coordinators, information analysts, behavioral skills technicians, and teaching/special education aides. Graduates also work as psychiatric and mental health technicians, case workers or managers, victim advocates, residential/group home specialists, and in a variety of positions where knowledge of human behavior and mental processes is beneficial (i.e. salesperson, human resources specialist, employee at not-for-profit agencies, administrative assistant, etc

Additional Information

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