Students at in at Wright State University will also choose from a variety of elective courses including those related to counseling and psychotherapy, forensic psychology, neuroscience, as well as applied areas in human performance and effectiveness.

The BA degree in Psychology offers flexibility encouraging students to supplement their education in psychology with additional courses outside of psychology.? This enables students to customize their degree to meet individual goals.? BA graduates prepared with knowledge of human behavior who are adaptable and willing to learn, socially skilled, and focused on problem solving will have the greatest flexibility in pursuing the jobs and careers of their choice given the demands of employers in the 21st century.

Careers in Psychology

Psychology involves uncovering the factors that underlie the behaviors of both human and animals. These factors can include genes, personality, cognitive operations (thinking), and interpersonal and situational dynamics. Understanding these factors can help enrich performance, physical health, creativity, and group behavior. Students studying psychology can pursue a career in:

• Advertising Agents

• Career Counselor

• Case Manager

• Child Care Worker

• Educators

• Laboratory Assistant