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

The Oregon Employment Department projects that statewide job openings for trained psychologists - which it defines as those with a master's degree or above - will be lower than the regional average.

However, clinical psychology isn't the only career path you can take once you've earned your bachelor's in psychology. The University of Oregon Department of Psychology website suggests that an undergraduate psychology degree can be a stepping stone to a variety of other careers such as medicine, regular and special education, and social work.

Another fast growing field in Oregon for which a bachelor's in psychology may be sufficient is substance abuse and behavioral disorder counseling. These professionals do not need a license. They work in a variety of public and private settings, including substance abuse clinics, social services organizations and justice facilities.

The field of psychology is complex, and the faculty at Portland State University in Portland understands that students need significant support and guidance to map out a career path. That's why the advising program holds regular workshops to explore sub-disciplines, specialties, and applied areas of psychology.

George Fox University in Newberg, one of Forbes Magazine's top-ranked Christian colleges, offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in psychology taught in an environment where faith is integrated into the curriculum. The BA program places more emphasis on applied learning while the BS program emphasizes scientific methodology.

The psychology program at the University of Oregon in Eugene ranks among the nation's top 25 undergraduate programs according to the school's website. To help students choose a focus within a broad subject, the department divides the discipline into four categories of study: cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical and psychopathology.