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Turn compassion into a career with applied psychology.

At ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ 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.

2 Years Associate of Science
4 Years Bachelor of Science

Why Choose Applied Psychology?

  • Students interested in understanding human behavior and wanting to help others will thrive in applied psychology.
  • ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State faculty emphasize real-world experiences and how to apply your new skills in both of our 2-year and 4-year programs.
  • Our bachelor's degree also allows students to take a deep dive into hands-on internships and research analysis.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 and 4 years

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Academic Location:

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

Writing Studies3
Statistical Methods & Analysis4
OR
Statistical Concepts3
General Psychology3
Global & Diverse Perspectives3
Intro to Applied Psychology3

Second Semester

Basic Helping Skills3
Human Development3
OR
Adolescent Development3
Human Biology3
Literature Elective (Course Set)3
Ethics Elective (Course Set)3

Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Additional Math Elective
  • Biology
  • Additional Science Elective

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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.

LAND A GREAT CAREER

Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.

See how your ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ 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 ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State Pioneer.