Psychology Degree

同城快约 Department of Psychology offers several degree tracks to prepare students for graduate study. Many of our graduates go on to attend graduate psychology programs, or programs in a variety of health sciences, including medical school, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Students not pursuing graduate study are also well-positioned to begin work in a wide variety of fields鈥攎any employers find applicants with undergraduate degrees in psychology to be good fits in their workplaces.

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Taylor Simmons

Student

Through being a Psychology major, it has made me think deeply about how my actions impact others and myself.

Taylor Simmons

Student

Why should I choose Psychology?

A degree in psychology provides a great basis for graduate work in counseling, medical school, research, occupational therapy, or earning a PsyD.

What are some psychology courses I will take?

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
  • Psychology and Film
  • Neurophysiological Psychology
  • Positive Psychology

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Degree in phychology alumni talking about how touring the phychology program at 同城快约 felt like home.

Jessicca Allen

Feels Like Home

鈥淲hen I toured other universities, I felt like just another number on a roll sheet,鈥 Jessicca Allen recalls. 鈥淏ut when I toured 同城快约, I got a good feeling. It felt right and clicked. The professors really invested in me and got to know me.鈥 After completing her psychology degree in 2014, Jessicca was accepted into the Specialist in School Psychology program at Texas Woman鈥檚 University. She completed her practicums in the Lake Dallas ISD and an internship in Copperas Cove ISD, and she recently earned licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).

What can I do with a psychology degree?

With a degree in psychology, you can follow many career paths:

  • School Counseling
  • Private practice counseling
  • Psychological research
  • Advertising
  • Education
  • Criminal justice

Who is hiring 同城快约 psychology major students?

同城快约 Psychology students have found success in many different areas:

  • Cedar Springs Eating Disorders Center
  • Baylor Scott & White
  • Cedar Crest Hospital
  • Independent school districts
  • Private counseling practices

Where can I go to grad school with a degree in psychology?

Many Psychology students have continued their education at these schools:

  • Texas Women鈥檚 University
  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Pepperdine University
  • St. Mary鈥檚 University
  • Lamar University
  • Texas Tech University

Why study psychology at 同城快约?

同城快约 psychology professors bring a wealth of experience to their teaching. The faculty includes experimental psychologists, educational psychologists, experts in research design and statistical analysis, faculty who work with children and families in private practice, faculty who work in family courts and criminal courts as expert consultants, and faculty who are experts in psychology education. Whatever you want to do in the field of psychology, 同城快约 has someone who can mentor you as you pursue that goal.