According to information from Alabama University and state website, graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology can pursue careers in teaching for all age levels, as well as roles in general counseling and educational counseling, sales, business, law enforcement, case management, and ministry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that substance abuse or behavioral health counselors in Alabama earn an average annual salary of $38,390, while educational/vocational counselors earn an average of $52,410. State of Alabama salaries for social service caseworkers range from $29,954 to $47,757.
Higher education institutions in Alabama with a bachelor's program in psychology include:
Athens State University, Athens: This university offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in psychology.
Faulkner University, Montgomery: This school provides both BA and BS in psychology degree programs that encompass a Christian world view. Both programs include 18 to 24 credits in Christian literacy.
University of South Alabama, Mobile: Students attending this university can obtain a BA in psychology. Students have the opportunity to qualify to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination. A bachelor's degree from an approved institution is required to take this test.
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Alabama State University (Montgomery, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Athens State University (Athens, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Auburn University (Auburn University, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
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Auburn University at Montgomery (Montgomery, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Sociology-Psychology
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Columbia Southern University (Orange Beach, AL)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (online)
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Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Huntingdon College (Montgomery, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Judson College (Marion, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Oakwood University (Huntsville, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Samford University (Birmingham, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Counseling Foundations
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South University (Montgomery, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
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Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Talladega College (Talladega, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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The University of West Alabama (Livingston, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Troy University (Troy, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation
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Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (Huntsville, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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University of Mobile (Mobile, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Montevallo (Montevallo, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of North Alabama (Florence, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
School Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Applied
Major in Psychology - General/Experimental
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