Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Lamar University

The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Lamar University lead to popular psychology careers in fields such as public health, hospitals and health care, assisted living, counseling, chaplaincy, medical consulting, human resources, social work, health and human services, substance abuse treatment and prevention, education, advocacy, leadership and research. Some of the careers in psychology require advanced study. An undergraduate degree in psychology establishes the foundation for you to continue your education through graduate study in counseling or marriage and family therapy, nonprofit management, or other graduate degrees in the arts, sciences and humanities. Our curriculum covers a broad base of topics within the psychology field including lifespan development, abnormal behavior, positive psychology, stress and well-being, health psychology and forgiveness. Our program focuses on whole-person development.

College of Arts and Sciences