The study of Psychology aims to understand the mind, behavior, and mental health. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences (BA) degree is for students interested in studying human behavior in preparation for either employment after completion of the undergraduate psychology degree, or in preparation for applied psychology and other related graduate programs (e.g., counseling, social work, management). Regardless of a student’s ultimate goals, our faculty members believe that students will be best served by completing a rigorous research-oriented program of study. Therefore, students should expect their instructors to take a scientific approach to the particular psychological content of each course. Psychological Sciences majors work in diverse fields such as community and social services, human resources, management and business, health care, student affairs and services, law enforcement, education, and scientific research.
Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Childcare Workers
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Home Health Aides
- Human Resources Specialists
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Real Estate Sales Agents
- School Psychologists
Interested? Here are your next steps
If you are a Prospective Student
You strive to be the best version of you. You are ready to create your own adventure. If this sounds like you—you’ve got Tiger Pride already. We invite you to take the next step.
If you are a Current Student
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