Turn compassion into a career with applied psychology.

At Alfred State, you’ll gain the real-world skills to make a difference, from counseling to crisis response, through hands-on, career-focused education. The Applied Psychology program prepares you for immediate opportunities in the field while also giving you the option to continue your education for even greater career advancement.

Program Length and Degree Type:

2 Years Associate of Science
4 Years Bachelor of Science

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 and 4 years

Method of Delivery:

On-Campus

Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences 

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

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Admissions Requirements

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4-Year Program Advantages

ADVANTAGES

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in applied psychology will offer students an opportunity to obtain employment in a variety of applied career paths within the psychology field.  Through classroom and hands-on work, students will learn the principles and application of psychology.  Students will gain skills in communication, organization, and problem solving.  The program will provide students with the necessary knowledge to conduct, write, and implement behavioral assessments.  Students will also have an opportunity to evaluate, interpret and present applied psychological research.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Communicate effectively and appropriately in written and oral form.
  • Apply critical thinking to applied psychology practices and theories.
  • Employ basic research methods in applied psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data synthesis from a variety of sources..
  • Apply psychology principles and theories to real world scenarios.
  • Apply knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion in professional practice.
  • Evaluate technical and ethical decision-making skills in applied psychology
  • Synthesize and present data in psychological research.

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Skills You'll Learn

In the Applied Psychology associate degree (AS), you’ll build communication, critical thinking, and research skills while applying psychological theories to real-world scenarios with a strong focus on ethics, diversity, and inclusion. If you choose to advance into the bachelor’s degree (BS), you’ll expand into data synthesis and professional presentation, strengthen your ability to evaluate ethical decision-making, and prepare for graduate study or direct entry into professional practice.

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Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair
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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.