School websites in Hawaii note that a bachelor's degree in psychology can prepare students for master's and doctoral level education or qualify them for jobs such as probation officer, drug abuse counselor, or counselor in the social services as well as roles in business, medicine, education, or government. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual salary in Hawaii for a drug abuse or behavioral counselor is $56,150; probation officers earn an average of $56,260 annually. Community and social service specialists earn $51,420; managers in these areas earn nearly $60,000.
Hawaii bachelor's programs in psychology include:
Argosy University, Honolulu: Honolulu is just one of 19 campus locations for Argosy University. While graduate and doctoral level psychology programs are offered on site, Bachelor of Arts programs in psychology are offered via distance learning. Students may choose from concentrations like criminal justice, organizational psychology, substance abuse, human services, and advanced studies.
Chaminade University, Honolulu: This private Catholic Marianist college offers a BS in psychology. The program includes course offerings like Buddhist, Daoist, and Zen psychology.
University of Hawaii, Hilo: This university offers a BA in psychology program both on-site and via distance learning. Bachelor's level graduates are active in research projects and have an opportunity to take a practicum course in a mental health, human service, or community agency.
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Argosy University (Honolulu, HI)
School Accreditation: North Central Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Advanced Studies in Psychology (online) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Criminal Justice (online) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services (online) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Psychology (online) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Substance Abuse (online) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
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Brigham Young University-Hawaii (Laie, HI)
School Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Educational Psychology Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - General Psychology Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Mental Health Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Organizational Behavior
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Chaminade University of Honolulu (Honolulu, HI)
School Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online) Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences - Cultural Diversity Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences - Sociology
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Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI)
School Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Human Services - Substance Abuse Counseling Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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University of Hawaii at Hilo (Hilo, HI)
School Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
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University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, HI)
School Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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