Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Psychology focuses on providing students with a firm grounding in the field of psychology. It encourages students to embrace diverse theoretical perspectives and ideas, to develop skills in independent inquiry, and to constructively and ethically apply psychological principles.

The major prepares students for applied careers in human services and graduate education while advancing their personal growth and life-long learning. Students contribute to the advancement of psychology through research and other scholarly activities as well as through fellowship in student psychology organizations.

The Department of Psychology supports the development of reflective and competent research-practitioners versed in using modern technologies. Statistical reasoning and quantitative research methods are part of the major's core requirements.

• Strong combination of applied and research opportunities
• Affiliations with dozens of service providers, institutions, and agencies in the Duluth area
• Structured, supervised internship opportunities
• Students gain high-quality research training in psychology
• High-tech lab for psychophysiology/cognitive neuroscience research
• Class size for upper-division courses is generally 30 students
• Smaller class sizes allow for more individual attention
• Outstanding faculty in the areas of Experimental, Clinical- Counseling, and Industrial- Organizational Psychology

Acquired Skills

• Foundation of theoretical knowledge in psychology
• The ability to design and conduct a psychological study
• Data interpretation, analysis and reporting
• Application of psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues

Career Possibilities

Entry Level:

• Advocacy
• Career Planning
• Community & Social Services
• Corrections Officer
• Counselor
• Experimental Psychology
• Hospice Coordinator
• Mental Health Coordinator
• Public Relations Assistant
• Rehabilitation Services

Advanced Degree:

• Art Therapist
• Child Psychologist
• Human Resources Administrator
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• School Counselor