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理学士(理学学士.S.心理学综述

Would you like to make a difference in the area of mental health? 作为SMWC心理学专业的学生, you will be prepared to combine knowledge about the human mind with the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data from a logical, 解决问题的角度. 的 versatility of psychology will add value to 任何重大 you pair it with — such as education, biology or nursing. 的 same goes for adding a minor, like chemistry or 领导. Our degree programs provide the flexibility to lead you to the career of your dreams. With your professional advisors helping you along the way, you can mix and match majors and minors to get the perfect degree tailored to you and your career aspirations.

This program provides the advantage of a well-balanced generalist program taught by faculty who are experienced teachers, 研究人员和从业人员. You will learn more about such topics as ethics and society, 个性, and developmental and abnormal psychology while developing a deep understanding of the theories and methods used in this field. Our graduates merge seamlessly into entry-level health and human service careers or go on to earn advanced degrees.

常见问题

什么是心理学?
心理学 is the study of the mind and its functions. If you pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology at 圣玛丽森林学院, 你将学习如何收集数据, analyze it and apply it to human behavior. If you’re looking for a good college for psychology, the small class sizes at SMWC make it easy to get one-on-one time with your professors and collaborate with other students. That intimate approach means richer learning for you.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is one of the best colleges for psychology because we also overlay a 以价值为基础的课程 with a strong foundation in 领导, so you aren’t just learning the basics of psychology — you’re learning to be a leader in your field.

为什么要攻读心理学学位?
Are you fascinated by the human brain and what makes people make decisions? Do you love working with people and helping them understand their own motivations? 你会喜欢心理学这个职业的. 心理学 degree jobs are rewarding because they tap into the desire to help others, 允许他们自己帮助自己.

And, if you are looking at other degrees, add a double major in psychology! 理解人类情感, motivations and brain function are helpful in all jobs because every career path works with people on some level.

What can you do with a degree in psychology?
A bachelor’s degree in psychology allows you to go down many career paths based on your interests! You may choose to go on to graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in psychology to be a psychologist. A psychology degree from SMWC prepares the graduate to combine knowledge of human behavior with the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data from a logical, 解决问题的角度. Because of this, the career choices for a psychology major are numerous and varied:

  • 心理健康个案工作者
  • 社工
  • 其他专业人士顾问
  • 律师
  • 教育工作者
  • 医生
  • 工程师
  • 经理
  • 政策制定者

Places of employment for psychology majors may include:

  • 实验室
  • 医院
  • 法庭
  • 学校和学院
  • 监狱
  • 公司的办公场所
  • 咨询中心
  • 休闲中心

看看我们的博客 8 careers you can have with a degree in psychology

What is the average annual salary of someone with a psychology degree?
当你看起薪时, keep in mind that the cost of living and opportunities to move with a career or industry sector should also factor into your decision. 的 average salary for a person with a bachelor’s degree in psychology is $92,378.

What support and resources are provided at SMWC?
学习资源中心 (LRC) provides exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. 的 LRC offers help with a range of academic support services, 包括一个写作中心, 辅导, 大学成功课程等等.

圣玛丽森林学院 is routinely ranked by US 新闻 and World Report among the Best Regional Universities in the Midwest and the 最具价值学校. Our departments are also routinely ranked for their individual degree programs.
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