Build a foundation for professional work in a variety of fields as a USJ Psychology student
USJ’s Psychology program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career or advanced degrees in counseling, behavior analysis, criminal justice, education, health care, social services, government, business, industry, and more.
Psychology majors receive personalized advising and mentoring from a team of dedicated professors with expertise/interest areas that include autism, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, the psychology of women, addiction, moral development, neuroscience, social psychology, and gerontology.
Please use this academic map as a reference guide. Academic advisors are always available to discuss the required courses depending on each student’s needs.
Psychology, B.A. – Counseling, M.A. (Accelerated, Direct-Entry)
USJ’s accelerated B.A. in Psychology to the M.A. in Counseling will launch you into the high-demand and impactful field of Professional Counseling. Earn your master’s degree in six years instead of seven, saving you one full year in tuition, and start practicing as a school and/or clinical mental health counselor one full year sooner.
Courses that apply to both undergraduate and graduate degrees (seniors only)
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Internships and Career Opportunities
USJ’s Psychology program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to pursue a career in a number of industries. Internships and valuable work opportunities are available through local schools, hospitals, corporations, and research centers. Potential careers: school counselors/administrators, clinical psychologists, gerontologists, researchers, mental health counselors, elementary school teachers, human resources administrators, marriage counselors, lawyers, psychiatrists, and more.
Advantages
Psychology majors are in high demand and USJ’s program combines exciting coursework, flexible online offerings, internships, and leadership opportunities through Psi Chi, the International Academic Honors Society for Psychology, and other experimental learning. Students can choose a degree concentration in autism/applied behavior analysis, criminal justice, or mental health. Our expert faculty helps students find their interests, start graduate study, and their careers through our strong network connections with community organizations and agencies.
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Questions?
Contact: Kristin Henkel Cistulli, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology, Family & Justice Studies Phone: 860.231.5437 Email: [email protected]
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