Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology

About

The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship, and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of Psychology. Students with an Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology who are interested in continuing their degree studies at KPU can apply for the Bachelor of Applied Arts, Psychology degree, a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology degree, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree, or a Minor in Psychology when combined with another bachelor’s degree program. Admission to these programs may require specific courses. Psychology is the scientific study of thinking, feeling, and action. Psychologists study the psychological, biological, and social bases of how we think, feel, and behave and use this knowledge to solve problems in the real world. As scientists, psychologists conduct research in many settings including universities, hospitals, government, schools, and corporations. As practitioners, psychologists apply the knowledge gained from research to solve personal, social, and practical problems.  Many employers are interested in critical thinking and research skills that psychology majors bring and, as a result, psychology graduates are marketable well beyond the boundaries of psychology. 

Career Path 

While the degree still offers broad foundational knowledge in psychology, most graduates seek to explore opportunities as a: Behavioral Health Technician, Mental Health Paraprofessional, Social and Community Service Manager, Rehabilitation Counselor, Social and, Community Human Service Assistant., Community Case Worker, Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Aide, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, Community Outreach Worker, Social Services Assistant, Youth Program Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Crisis Hotline Operator, Case Management Aide, Patient Care Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Health Unit Assistant, Healthcare Receptionist, Intake Coordinator.