Bachelors in Psychology Programs in Minnesota
(found programs from 33 schools)

Many Minnesota college students are building their career foundations on the study of psychology. In 2009-2010, Minnesota postsecondary institutions awarded nearly 2,000 bachelor's degrees in psychology, making it one of the top 10 most popular degrees in the state according to a report from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

College and university psychology faculty say the discipline is popular for good reason - it hones skills that are useful in virtually any field. The psychology department web page at the College of St. Scholastica notes that a psychology program teaches students how to learn, obtain and evaluate data, write effectively and think critically.

Students with a bachelor's degree in psychology may choose to pursue graduate studies in psychology, law, medicine, education or business. Those who enter the workforce upon graduation may find opportunities in any field for which a liberal arts education is appropriate.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reports that many psychology related occupations, such as clinical psychologists, substance abuse counselors, and marriage and family therapists, are in high demand. But be aware that these positions typically require advanced degrees.

The following are three possibilities for launching your psychology studies:

If flexibility is important, you might want to consider Argosy University's online, Bachelor of Arts in psychology program. It's designed to give students a broad-based education in the foundations of psychology theory and application.

At the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, students can choose a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in psychology program. The BA program has a liberal arts focus, while the BS program emphasizes research and application. Various concentrations, such as child psychology or quantitative psychology, are available.

If you're looking for a smaller college environment, consider the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth with an average student to teacher ratio of 14:1. St. Scholastica is a Catholic college offering a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Students can choose concentrations such as human services or gerontology.