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Choosing a BS in Psychology Concentration That’s Right for You

Learn how a concentration can enhance your online psychology degree.

As psychology needs grow more diverse, the profession is evolving to meet them. A bachelor’s in psychology from an accredited online university equips you with an understanding of human behavior and treatment techniques for psychological and behavioral disorders. An undergraduate degree in psychology also provides you with the foundation necessary to further your education with a master’s degree or beyond. And by selecting one of the many concentrations in a BS in Psychology program, you can tailor your degree to your career interests and goals.

These concentrations are deep dives into subjects like addiction, workplace psychology, human services, and criminal justice. Learn more about concentrations and the role they will play in your online psychology degree program:

Choosing a BS in Psychology Concentration That’s Right for You

How do concentrations relate to careers in psychology?

Online learning concentrations can help prepare you for careers in fields such as human resource management, mental health counseling, and school counseling. Through online classes in a Criminal Justice concentration, for example, you’ll learn about the psychological theories of criminal behavior, explore issues of victimization, and learn to work with victims of crime. These online psychology courses can lay the foundation for careers in criminal justice, social service, or law enforcement. Alternately, concentrations like Workplace Psychology—where you will explore 21st-century workplace issues such as performance, leadership, and ethics—provide competencies that can foster success in multiple career settings. BS in Psychology career options are abundant. And jobs for community and social service specialists are expected to grow at the faster-than-average rate of 10% to 14% through 2026.1

What Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree concentrations may I choose from?

  • Accelerate into Master’s (AIM)
  • Addiction
  • Criminal Justice
  • Forensic Psychology 
  • General Psychology
  • Human Services
  • Workplace Psychology  

Do concentrations relate to competencies in special demand today?

Yes. A concentration in Addictions, for example, can provide insight into the issues surrounding the opioid crisis. Coursework examines social influences on behavior, addictions assessment, and prevention and treatment of addictions. The education you gain in these online classes can provide the foundational knowledge necessary for working with this population in multiple career settings.

Which careers can an online psychology degree lead to?

Although an advanced degree is needed to practice as a psychologist, many recipients of a Bachelor of Science in Psychology directly enter the workforce and succeed in careers where knowledge of psychology is a core competency. These jobs may include:2

  • Assistant case manager
  • Halfway house manager
  • Researcher
  • Correctional officer 
  • Youth worker
  • Court liaison
  • Group activities aide
  • Adult day care worker  

Choosing the right school of psychology, online psychology program, and concentration is a critical part of the journey to a fulfilling career. Concentrations offered by Walden University can equip you for jobs that are in demand upon completing your bachelor’s degree in psychology or lay the groundwork for an MS in Psychology, or even a PhD in Psychology.

Walden University is an accredited institution offering a BS in Psychology program online with several concentrations to help you meet your professional goals. Expand your career options and earn your degree using a convenient, flexible learning platform that fits your busy life.

1Source: www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1099.00
2Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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