Bachelors in Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
(found programs from 100 schools)

In a welcome message on the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Psychology website, psychology professor Irene Frieze says those with bachelor's degrees in psychology go on to work in a variety of fields including education, criminal justice and business.

Professors Marsha Weintraub and Laurel Carnell at Temple University's Department of Psychology suggest that a psychology degree also opens doors into public relations, human resources, case management and social work.

Should you wish to further your studies with a master's degree or doctorate in psychology, the job outlook is positive. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry projects significant growth for psychologists through 2018. The department reports that most psychologists in the state are working for the government or are self-employed.

Some programs to consider:

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Psychology has an illustrious history. The school's Bachelor of Science in psychology places a heavy emphasis on experiential learning through internships and service learning opportunities.

On the eastern side of the state, Temple University in Philadelphia offers a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. It's a popular program at the university - the psychology department is one of the largest department's in Temple's College of Liberal Arts.

Penn State University's Department of Psychology boasts over 800 undergraduate students in either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in psychology programs. The BS program affords specific career path options while the BA program offers a broader liberal arts education.