Bachelors in Psychology Programs in Utah
(found programs from 9 schools)

According to the Utah Futures Career Information System, it's best to think of an undergraduate degree in psychology as a "stepping stone." With a bachelor's degree in psychology, you are prepared for graduate study in a specialized area of psychology such as school counseling, addiction counseling, or neuroscience. You'll need graduate studies if you plan to work directly in the psychology field. To work as a psychologist in Utah you must have at least a master's degree and most psychologists have a doctoral degree.

Some individuals decide to enter the workforce after earning a bachelor's of psychology. Brigham Young University's Psychology Department website says these individuals frequently find work in mental health care, detention and probation services, auxiliary social work, personnel, or human resources.

Westminster College in Salt Lake City is a private, liberal arts college offering a Bachelor of Science in psychology. Students can choose a concentration in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, neurosciences, or social psychology. Students gain real life knowledge and perspectives via Saturday seminars and special courses taught by working professionals in the field.

Students looking for a more flexible degree program might consider Utah State University's online Bachelor of Science in psychology. Students in this program can work full-time while earning their degree. This program emphasizes the research and analytical skills necessary to study human behavior.

Psychology majors (and other undergraduate majors too) at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City can opt for the university's innovative Human Factors certificate. This 20-credit hour certificate aims to teach students how to "improve human interactions with equipment, software, and other people in ways that enhance performance, increase safety, and improve user satisfaction."