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Pursue a Psychology Degree

At the intersection of brain and behavior is the fascinating field of psychology. If you have a curious mind and a calling to help others, a psychology degree from Averett University could open you to a world of possibilities. Our 100% online programs provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the virtual classroom setting for you to succeed in the real world.

Online BS in Psychology Program

Prepare for a rewarding career where you have the opportunity to explore human behavior and help others while making a difference in your community. Follow your passion and choose the psychology concentration that most interests you. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the psychology discipline, human behavior, helping relations, and best practices to address behavioral issues in society. Focus on human services or substance abuse counseling and learn how to support diverse populations and improve quality of life and human potential.

Concentrations:

• Human Services
• Substance Abuse Counseling 

Program Highlights

Averett University’s online BS in Psychology program helps you develop the skills needed to drive positive change within your community through a social services career. Through comprehensive coursework and field experience, you gain the knowledge and skillset to launch your psychology career.

Format:

Career Options:

Human Services

• Advocacy
• Community Outreach
• Crisis Intervention and Support
• Elderly Care
• Youth Development

Substance Abuse Counseling

• Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers
• Residential Treatment Programs
  
• Criminal Justice Systems
  
• Out-Reach and Prevention Organizations
  
• State and Local Government Facilities 
  

• 100% Online

Example Coursework:

Human Services

• Developmental Psychology
• Multicultural Issues and Considerations
• Personality
• Social Psychology

Substance Abuse Counseling

• Multicultural Issues and Considerations
• Skills in Addictions
• Clinical Interviewing

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“Averett's Online program is designed perfectly. It allows me to maintain a comfortable lifestyle." 

  - Shawn Jackson, BS Psychology

It’s time to build the future you deserve. No matter the obstacles you’ve faced in the past, at Averett University we can help you reach your potential, fulfill your dream and build a better future. Discover your path to success.

Experience

Founded in 1859, Averett has specialized in helping non-traditional students like you attain degrees for more than 35 years through the Graduate and Professional Studies college.

Consistency

We provide you with quality course content delivered in a consistent, uncomplicated format. Your life is complicated enough—the technology you use shouldn’t be.

Relevant Content

What you learn in your virtual classroom today, you can put to immediate use in your workday tomorrow.

Methodology

You’ll access relevant and comprehensive courses through technology that is dependable, consistent and user-friendly.

Personalized Attention

You will experience small class sizes and instructors who care about you as an individual. You’ll even have your own Student Success Coach who will be with you from your enrollment to graduation.

Network

As part of the Averett family, you will have access to faculty, staff, classmates, and more than 25,000 alumni in 50 states and almost 50 countries.

Averett University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Averett University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Averett University is committed to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, to providing opportunities that will be transformative for our region and beyond, and to addressing needs with our high-quality academic programs.

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