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In addition to coursework, the BS program in psychology with a concentration in psychological science offers students the opportunity to work alongside faculty researching exciting new questions. Students are also able to apply their knowledge through internships that help prepare them for interesting careers that provide opportunities for them to use their knowledge of psychology.
The Department of Psychology expects to provide its graduates with a foundation of psychology that may be applied in their own lives, not only for their transition into jobs and careers, but also in marriages, families and other important aspects of life.
Degree Offered
Psychology (Psychological Science) (BS)
Liberal Arts & Sciences, The College of
Location
Tempe
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Career Outlook
The bachelor's degree program in psychology with a concentration in psychological science prepares students who aspire to careers as researchers, teachers or clinicians, or who wish to pursue graduate study. The program is also ideal preparation for professional postgraduate programs in the fields of law and medicine.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologists | 14.3% | $75,090 |
| Counseling Psychologists | 14.3% | $75,090 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 8.4% | $87,100 |
| Lawyers | 8.2% | $119,250 |
| Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists | 10.5% | $97,740 |
| Occupational Therapists | 23.8% | $83,200 |
| Physician Assistants | 37.3% | $104,860 |
| Psychiatrists | 11.2% | # |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 15.1% | $73,770 |
| School Psychologists | 14.3% | $75,090 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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