Psychology Degrees

Earn Your Psychology Degree at Saint Leo University

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context. A psychology degree focuses on the understanding of that behavior through the study of sociology, family structure, childhood development, addiction and others.

There are a number of different psychology tracks our students are able to pursue at Saint Leo University. These include both undergraduate and graduate programs that help prepare you for meaningful work in several rewarding fields and roles as a professional.

The world of psychology can take you to every facet of our globe. From general psychology to clinical practices, there are countless opportunities to make an impact on individuals and our society as a whole. Attain a degree in psychology at our beautiful university campus in Florida, pursue your psychology degree online or attend any of our Education Centers throughout the United States. If you are passionate about working with individuals suffering from mental health or anxiety issues, personal loss, familial dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorders or a number of other factors, psychology could be the right field for you.

What Types of Psychology Degree Programs Are Available?

Saint Leo University offers a variety of psychology degrees at our primary campus, through our online classes and at our Education Centers. The Bachelor of Arts programs include psychology degrees with tracks focusing on clinical/counseling work, human development, research and measurement, and a broad-based general track. We also offer a master’s degree in psychology.

Online Psychology Degree

We are thrilled to offer a number of online psychology degree programs to help our students balance the rigors of work and home life with their studies. Our online undergraduate psychology students are currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts degrees in clinical psychology, general psychology and our graduate students pursue a Master’s degree in psychology with specializations available in I/O psychology, health psychology, the teaching of psychology, and a general track.

What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree?

Depending on your specific area of focus and personal passions, there are a number of different career options that your psychology degree will prepare you for. Those psychology jobs could include one of the following as examples.

What Are The Top Psychology Degree Jobs?

• Psychologist
• Psychotherapist
• Case worker
• Occupational therapist
• Child welfare worker
• Crisis intervention counselor
• Social worker
• School psychologist
• Researcher
• HR manager
• Teacher

If you are interested in human behavior and what motivates people to make the choices they do than a psychology degree could be a career for you. Psychology degree jobs will give you the chance to help people while making a difference in the community.

Psychology Students Graduate with Skills Employers are Looking For

Regarded as one of the most popular college majors because of its relevance to everyday life and focus on human behavior, psychology is a versatile field of study that prepares students for work in diverse work settings. According to Dr. Lara Ault, associate professor of psychology and associate chair of Saint Leo’s Department of Social Sciences, psychology students graduate with the skills employers are looking for. “Psychology graduates offer the skills, knowledge and attributes employers are looking for,” Dr. Ault says. “Saint Leo’s psychology program has always provided excellent preparation for a wide array of career options. And now that students have the option to choose a specialized track, they can concentrate on the topics that help prepare them for their post-graduation goals.”

How long does it take to get a Psychology Degree?

Depending on which psychology degree you pursue, the length of that program varies. As an example, the major requirements for a BA in Psychology includes 39 credit hours. This could also vary based on the specialization a student pursues but is highlighted here to provide a general answer to this frequently asked question.

Is a Psychology Degree a BA or BS degree?

An undergraduate degree in psychology is a Bachelor of Arts as opposed to a Bachelor of Science. So you would be earning your BA in Psychology at Saint Leo University if you enrolled in any of our undergraduate programs.

Contact Our Admissions Team with any Psychology Degree Questions

Do you have questions about our psychology degrees? Our admissions team at Saint Leo University is available to help. Whether you are wondering how many credit hours are required in our bachelor’s program, have questions about our master’s degree options or anything in between, we’re looking forward to connecting with you.