The skills developed in a psychology degree program are valuable in any career that involves working with people, whether you pursue a career as a clinical psychologist or opt to work in a seemingly unrelated field.
While a master's degree or doctoral degree in psychology will open more doors, a bachelor's degree in psychology is appropriate training for a variety of jobs, according to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's Psychology department website. Some suggestions include childcare worker, parole officer, employment recruiter, and admissions officer.
Some of these positions are expected to be high-growth occupations in Wisconsin. For example, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports that employment of recruitment and placement specialists is expected to grow 19 percent through 2018. Employment of mental health counselors is expected to grow more than 20 percent. While counseling positions typically require a master's degree, an individual with a bachelor's may find work as an aide or assistant to these professionals.
Kick off your search for an appropriate psychology program by checking out these three options:
Marquette University is a Catholic university in Milwaukee that offers a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Students in this degree get a broad foundation in five subfields of psychology: developmental, social, cognitive science, clinical, and biological. The program also offers undergraduate research opportunities in a wide variety of areas such as the psychology of religion and Latino depression.
A Bachelor of Science in psychology is available at The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Students in this major also must choose a minor. The most popular option is human development, but psychology students also have pursued minors in business, human biology, and social science interdisciplinary programs.
If you're an adult, returning student, you might consider Edgewood University's accelerated degree program in Organizational Behavior and Leadership. This program is offered through the psychology department and is designed for professionals who want to learn to be effective leaders and trainers in the workplace.
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Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major of Psychology
Major of Psychology - Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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Beloit College (Beloit, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Carroll University (Waukesha, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
Major in Psychology - Clinical/Counseling
Major in Psychology - Industrial/Organizational
Major in Psychology - Pre-physical Therapy
Major in Psychology - Research
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Carthage College (Kenosha, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Abnormal
Major in Psychology - Biological
Major in Psychology - Cognitive
Major in Psychology - Developmental
Major in Psychology - Social
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Concordia University-Wisconsin (Mequon, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Edgewood College (Madison, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Major in Psychology - Human Services
Major in Psychology - Substance Abuse Counseling
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Lakeland College (Plymouth, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Lawrence University (Appleton, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Major in Psychology - Developmental
Major in Psychology - Health
Major in Psychology - Neuroscience
Major in Psychology - Personality
Major in Psychology - Social
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Marian University of Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Abnormal
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Assessment
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Biopsychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Developmental
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - History and Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Personality
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Social
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Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Behavioral Science
Major in Psychology/Behavioral Science
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Northland College (Ashland, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Ottawa University (Brookfield, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (online)
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Ripon College (Ripon, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Bipsychology - Behavioral
Major in Bipsychology - Physiological
Major in Psychology
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Saint Norbert College (De Pere, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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Silver Lake College (Manitowoc, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Social Work
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Eau Claire, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Behavior Analysis
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (Green Bay, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (La Crosse, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BS/MS in Psychology and Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Child/Youth Care
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Gerontology
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University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Rehabilitation Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Major in Psychology (online)
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Healthcare - Business
Major in Psychology - Healthcare - Science
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Kenosha, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BS in Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Platteville, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
Major in Psychology - Applied Business
Major in Psychology - Human Services
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls (River Falls, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-Stout (Menomonie, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Community-Based Rehabilitation
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Criminal Justice
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Independent Living Rehabilitation
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Individualized Rehabilitation Concentration
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Psychiatric Rehabilitation
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Recreational Rehabilitation
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Counseling
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Technology
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Social Work
BS in Vocational Rehabilitation - Special Education Certification
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Pre-Law
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University of Wisconsin-Superior (Superior, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (Whitewater, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Education in Psychology
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Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee, WI)
School Accreditation:
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Programs Offered:
Major in Psychology
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