Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Grand Canyon University‛s Bachelor of Science in Psychology program offers a broad array of courses that increase the understanding of past and present human actions. With this understanding comes the responsibility to improve relationships and help others achieve similar understanding of and insight into their own behaviors.

The psychology degree program prepares students for a broad array of careers. Some graduates pursue entry-level positions in agencies and organizations that seek to help those in need, while others choose to work in human or social services. Graduates would be suited for positions such as case manager, career counselor or rehabilitation specialist. Others Some individuals choose more business-related careers such as those in sales or marketing. Earning a bachelor‛s in psychology also provides the necessary foundation for students interested in pursuing their graduate degree in business or psychology.

In the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program, students will study the nature and causal determinants of human behavior, including the definition and scientific measure of personality. Students will also examine mental illness through a better awareness of the emotional, functional and physiological factors influencing mental health.

It should be understood that the requirements for employment in many positions in the helping professions include advanced education beyond the bachelor‛s in psychology degree. However, this degree prepares students to further their education by going to graduate school.

Program Disclosure

Category Non-Traditional Traditional
Books & Supplies (Per Program) $2,600 $3,750
Tuition & Fees (Per Program) $56,350 $68,150
Room & Board (Per Semester, If Applicable) $3,434
On Time Graduation Rate 87% 95%
Median Private Loan Debt $0 $0
Median TIV Loan Debt $30,410 $12,000
Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt N/A N/A

Program SOC

Occupations
Market and Research Analysts
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Survey Researchers
Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Services Assistant
Health Educators
Rehabilitation Counselors
Psychiatric Aides
Social Science Research Assistant
City and Regional Planning Aides
First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Personal Service Workers, All Other
Customer Service Representatives
Patient Representatives
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  5. N/A identifies that a program is not offered in that modality or that fewer than 10 students graduated within the reported timeframe.
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* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.