Bachelors in Psychology Programs in Mississippi
(found programs from 17 schools)

A bachelor's degree in psychology can be the first step on the way to becoming a licensed psychologist or the foundation for a successful career in business, education, social services or any number of other fields.

Psychology undergraduates learn skills that are valuable in many industries including effective writing and communication, interpersonal skills, and research and data analysis.

While individuals with a master's degree or doctoral degree in psychology will have the most plentiful job options according the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are some high growth fields in Mississippi that individuals with a bachelor's degree in psychology might consider.

For instance, employment in the category of community and social services occupations is expected to grow nearly 20 percent through 2018, according to data from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. This category includes positions such as probation officers and social and human service assistants.

Should you opt to pursue an advanced degree in psychology, you might want to consider teaching. While employment of clinical, counseling and school psychologists in Mississippi is expected to grow only eight percent, employment of postsecondary psychology teachers is expected to grow a whopping 25 percent through 2008.

Here are some degree programs to consider:

Bellhaven University in Jackson offers students the opportunity to study the foundations of psychology from a Christian perspective. The program emphasizes real-life application of psychology principles. Students have completed internships in hospitals, crisis counseling centers and drug treatment clinics.

The Bachelor of Science in psychology program at Jackson State University in Jackson gives undergraduate students a number of opportunities for interdisciplinary research. One of those is the Community Health Program, a program that evaluates community based AIDS prevention models to assist African American women and adolescents.

Mississippi State University offers a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Students can choose to specialize in one of several subfields including the fast-growing fields of gerontology and criminal justice. There is also a premedical specialization that is perfect for psychology undergraduates who wish to become psychiatrists.