Psychology Substance Abuse - Kaplan University

Psychology Substance Abuse from Kaplan University is a Online Bachelor Personality Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Psychology is the study of why people think and behave the way they do. Factors such as depression and other mental disorders, marriage and family problems, job stress, addiction, and a growing elderly population contribute to increased demand for psychology services in the United States.* Working as a psychologist requires a doctoral degree ; however, with a bachelor 's degree in psychology from Kaplan University you may qualify for many entry-level jobs in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation centers, and correctional programs. Emphasis Areas for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology Developing your skills in a specific area of psychology may complement your liberal arts education and help you stand out to employers in a competitive job market. Our online psychology program allows you to nurture your unique interests as you plan for your future career. Focus on the area of emphasis that best suits your career goals. Substance Abuse Identify the risk factors for substance abuse and investigate prevention, evaluation, and treatment strategies. Selecting this emphasis area may help you prepare for careers in clinical and educational settings working with youth and adults, or for jobs in abuse treatment programs and public health program initiatives. * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Psychologists, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm (accessed April, 2011). National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Personality Psychology courses.