According to Grand Valley State University and Lawrence Technological University (LTU), graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology can pursue work in hospitals, residential facilities, community and social services, human resources, alcohol and drug abuse centers, vocational rehabilitation and counseling, and juvenile correctional facilities. Former graduates of LTU work as employment counselors, correction counselor trainees, interviewers, personnel analysts, probation officers, and writers. Two-thirds of graduates believe their job is related to their psychology degree preparation, and that their jobs offer potential in terms of future career success according to information on the school's website. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, vocational counselors in Michigan earn an average annual salary of $54,920, probation officers earn $54,170, and human resource specialists earn $53,630.
Educational institutions in Michigan that offer a bachelor's degree in psychology include:
Grand Valley State University, Allendale: Students at this university can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in psychology degree, as well as a bachelor's level degree in biopsychology (the study of the biology of behavior).
Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing: This university offers a BS in psychology/counseling with a focus on practice in a Christian context. The curriculum includes some bible/theology course requirements.
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield: Students can pursue a BS degree at this university, with an emphasis on topics such as clinical psychology, industrial/ organizational psychology, or premed/biobehavioral psychology.
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Adrian College (Adrian, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Certification - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Albion College (Albion, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Alma College (Alma, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major of Cognitive Science - Psychology
Major of Psychology
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Andrews University (Berrien Springs, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BA in Psychology
Bachelors of Science in Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
Bachelors of Science in Psychology - General Psychology
Bachelors of Science in Psychology - Health Psychology Emphasis
Bachelors of Science in Psychology - Pre-Professional Psychology
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Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major n Psychology
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Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (online)
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Concordia University-Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Cornerstone University (Grand Rapids, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Delta College (University Center, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Special Education
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Great Lakes Christian College (Lansing, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science - Psychology / Counseling
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Hope College (Holland, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste Marie, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Premed/Biobehavioral Psychology
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Macomb Community College (Warren, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Madonna University (Livonia, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Business
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Mental Health
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Research
Major in Psychology - Addiction Studies (online)
Major in Psychology - Forensic Psychology
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Marygrove College (Detroit, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Major
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Art Therapy
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Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Behavioral Analysis
Major in Psychology - Early Childhood
Major in Psychology - General Psychology
Major in Psychology - Graduate School Preparation
Major in Psychology - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Major in Psychology - Psychology/Graduate School Preparation
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Olivet College (Olivet, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Rochester College (Rochester Hills, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies - Psychology
BS in Technical and Professional Studies - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Saginaw Valley State University (University Center, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Developmental Psychology/Certificate in Family Life Education
Major in Psychology - General Psychology
Major in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Brain, Behavior and Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Neuroscience
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University of Michigan-Dearborn (Dearborn, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Behavioral Sciences
Major in Psychology
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University of Michigan-Flint (Flint, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Philosophy & Psychology
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Animal/Comparative
Major in Psychology - Clinical Resources
Major in Psychology - Clinical/Community Psychology
Major in Psychology - Cognitive
Major in Psychology - Developmental
Major in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
Major in Psychology - Research Psychology
Major in Psychology - Social
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Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BA in Psychology
BS in Psychology
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Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Psychology
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