Applied Psychology - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

Applied Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Applied Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. What You'll Do Human beings have a fascinating range of thoughts and behaviors. As an Applied Psychology major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, you'll study how and why people behave as they do and apply this knowledge to the business world. The core for this track is the same as that for the Psychology major. You'll choose at least one course from each of six areas of study. Some of the classes you may choose include Child Psychology , Abnormal Psychology, Experimental Social Psychology , Physiological Psychology, Psychology of Women, Drugs and Behavior, and Forensic Psychology. In addition, you'll take Psychology of Work, Experimental Organizational Psychology, Principles of Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Principles and Practices of Collective Bargaining, and a Psychological Practicum, which is an internship or hands-on experience. What You'll Become The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares you for nonclinical applications of psychology. It will also prepare you for graduate study in the applied area of psychology . Graduates of the program often work mental health and social service agencies or conduct research, in addition to working in clinical and counseling settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent from 2006 to 2016. Job growth for mental health and substance abuse social workers and counselors could reach 30-34 percent during the decade forecasted, the report adds, while jobs for counselors are expected to increase by 21 percent. Employment of psychologists, who generally hold graduate degrees , is expected to increase by 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, the report adds. View more details on Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Applied Psychology courses.