Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree | Husson University
The College of Science and Humanities offers a 120-credit hour Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree. This program is broadly conceived and includes both academic and experiential opportunities for students who may wish, upon graduation, to pursue a variety of opportunities in psychology.
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What You Will Study in the BS in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum exposes students to foundational content that helps them develop an understanding of human behavior. In addition, Husson’s psychology degree program can prepare psychology majors for the Maine State Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community certification (MHRT/C), bachelor's level entry positions common to most community mental health agencies, or for graduate school admission.
MHRT/C Certification and Mental Health Careers
Students who choose to take courses required by the State of Maine to fulfill the MHRT/C may apply for this certificate upon graduation. This is a credential necessary for employment in entry level mental health positions at mental health agencies throughout the state of Maine.
Such positions in the mental health field are typically referred to as "case management" or "community integration services" positions. Typical responsibilities include:
- Case management and skills development for adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders, such as substance abuse
- Individual and group work with clients in recovery, including communication skills development, independent living skills training, and health education
- Working knowledge of housing options and entitlement programs
- Collaboration on a treatment team with psychologists, physicians, occupational therapists, and other professionals
Careers With a Degree in Psychology
Students may also complete a psychology curriculum tailored to their own to pursue an individualized career path or attend graduate school. Depending on a student’s individual interests, a degree in psychology can create a solid foundation for entering a competitive job or academic market. Students working toward a Bachelor of Science in Psychology are highly encouraged to complete a minor.
Graduates commonly move into:
- Case management and community integration services roles at Maine mental health agencies
- Behavioral health positions supporting adults in recovery through skills-based services
- Human services and community support positions that draw on the same coursework
- Criminal justice roles through the five-year dual degree option
Students headed toward counseling careers or graduate school in psychology can plan coursework around Husson's Psychology/Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Psychology/School Counseling pathways.
Advising for Psychology Majors
Each psychology major is assigned an advisor who can ensure that the student takes classes that are most appropriate. Students interested in earning the MHRT/C certificate work with advisors to make sure courses required by the State of Maine are completed.
Copies of the curriculum sheet are available on the Husson University website, an advisor or any Psychology faculty member.
Psychology Minor and Dual Degree Options
The School also offers a Psychology minor of 21 credit hours.
The undergraduate psychology program also supports the Dual degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. This is a five-year dual degree program in which the student, upon completion of program requirements, is awarded the degrees of B.S. in Criminal Justice and B.S. in Psychology.
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Rachelle Smith, PhDProfessor |
207.992.1952 smithra@husson.edu |
120 Beardsley Meeting House Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |
Jessica Y. Hacker, PhDAssistant Professor |
207.941.7144 hackerj@husson.edu |
121 Beardsley Meeting House Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |