Bachelor's Programs at Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Are you a good listener? Do you pride yourself on your people skills? Do you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others? Then consider a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree program from Argosy University. Students of this four-year online program, offered through Argosy University’s College of Undergraduate Studies, take the first step on the path to their human services career in one of the following three concentrations:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Substance Abuse

Our flexible, dynamic program is delivered by experienced faculty members who understand the importance of real-world application.

Students of the BA in Psychology program have an opportunity to gain the following:
  • A broad understanding of social sciences theory
  • The ability to apply social sciences theories in real-world work environments
  • The skills and competencies required to launch a career or continue their education in a graduate-level psychology field such as counseling, social work, and marriage/family therapy

Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue a variety of entry-level human services positions, including the following:

  • Academic advisor
  • Career advisor, planner, or placement aide
  • Case manager or case worker
  • Child care worker
  • College admissions officer
  • Community organizer
  • Counselor aide
  • Employee relations specialist
  • Human resources administrator
  • Probation officer
  • Social services/human services assistant
Employment Opportunity for
Human Services

"Employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent during the 2006-16 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of child, family, and school social workers is expected to grow by 19 percent…mental health and substance abuse social workers will grow by 30 percent…[and] growth of medical and public health social workers is expected to be 24 percent. Median annual earnings of child, family, and school social workers were $37,480 in May 2006. Median annual earnings of mental health and substance abuse social workers were $35,410 in May 2006. Median annual earnings of medical and public health social workers were $43,040 in May 2006."

Bureau of Labor Statistics,
U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2008-09 Edition,
Social Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm
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