Psychology - BS
Discover why people behave the way they do then do something to help them.
Why study psychology at Pitt-Bradford?
You’ll get many opportunities to gain hands-on experience here:
Practice your counseling skills in the psychology lab, where you will also observe and learn from other sessions.
Conduct and design your research project and have the opportunity to present your research at professional conferences and have it published in peer-reviewed journals.
Complete an internship in a setting related to your career plans.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn about behavior, what influences it and how psychologists study it. You’ll be exposed to many different areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, clinical/counseling and research methods. You’ll also learn how psychologists apply theories to relevant topics, including health, the environment, the law, socialization, prejudice, aging, gender, memory, music, etc.
What can I do with a degree in psychology?
With the skills you’ve developed, you’ll be well-prepared for many careers.
Job titles:
- Behavioral specialist
- Case worker
- Child care provider/worker/supervisor
- Crisis intervention counselor
- Mental health assistant/technician
- Parent/family education
- Psychiatric aide/attendant/technician
- Social worker assistant
- Substance abuse counselor
- Victims’ advocate
Employers:
- Adoption/child care agencies
- Hospitals
- Public health services
- Community shelters
- Nonprofit organizations
- Research institutes
- Employee assistant programs
- Personnel departments
- Community mental health centers
You would never know from her sunny disposition that Sofiya Synychych’s interest in studying psychology is rooted in trauma – her own and her family’s.
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PSY 1407
Counseling PsychologyVarious theories and practices of counseling and psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic therapy, person-centered therapy, gestalt therapy, behavior therapy, and rational emotive therapy. Communication skills and ethical issues are addressed. -
PSY 0207
Professional Seminar In PsychologyThis course will provide an introduction of professional opportunities in psychology and related fields at the Undergraduate and graduate level. Additionally, this course will introduce information, skills, and resources that will assist in planning for applying to psychology related careers at the Undergraduate level and planning for applying to psychology related graduate schools.
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You would never know from her sunny disposition that Sofiya Synychych’s interest in studying psychology is rooted in trauma – her own and her family’s.