Bachelors in Psychology Programs in Connecticut
(found programs from 19 schools)

According to Fairfield University, graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology are "particularly well suited for any entry-level position that demands a solid liberal arts education." While Sacred Heart University notes that "most careers in psychology require graduate preparation at the master's or doctoral level," its website notes that a bachelor's in psychology degree may prepare students for jobs in substance abuse or employment counseling, marketing research, child care, human resources and public relations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, substance abuse counselors earn an average of $45,460 annually in Connecticut; employment counselors earn an average of $54,930; human resources specialists earn an average of $65,340.

Higher education institutions in Connecticut with bachelor's in psychology degree programs include:

Fairfield University, Fairfield: This program offers four areas of concentration that can be chosen in conjunction with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: general psychology, mental health, social/developmental research and policy, and behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.

Quinnipiac University, Hamden: Concentrations available for BA in psychology majors include human services and industrial/organizational psychology. Students are required to maintain a psychology GPA above 2.0. Opportunities for supervised fieldwork are available.

Yale University, New Haven: Students may choose to pursue either a BA or BS in psychology at Yale. BS degree requirements include a research project; BA students are typically required to perform a literature review. Additional options include neuroscience and philosophy tracks.