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BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR A CAREER OR GRADUATE STUDIES. Study and understand human behavior and mental processes. Use your investigative mind, and critical thinking skills, to discover and present findings clearly and accurately. Learn about yourself and others. Uncover negative behavioral patterns that may keep you or others from reaching your/their highest potential.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP CONTACT US Dr. Ann D. Rost AnnRost@MissouriState.edu 417-836-5406
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY
EXPLORE BEHAVIOR
COUNSEL, MANAGE, AND DIRECT
Earn valuable skills for working with people as a supervisor or as a colleague. Apply knowledge gained from this degree within the workplace. Become an effective employer/employee with an understanding of human dynamics. Enjoy a wide range of career options. You may choose to use your degree as a springboard into business, or pursue graduate work. Earning your bachelor’s degree can set set you on the course for becoming a counselor after grad school. With this degree, you may secure employment in the following roles: • Case manager • Career counselor • Probation and parole officer • Rehabilitation specialist • Social service specialists • Personnel manager • Personnel recruiter • Recreation director
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
Online.MissouriState.edu/BSPsychology
WHY MISSOURI STATE ONLINE? ACQUIRE SKILLS THAT ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER IN THE JOB MARKET
Our program emphasizes diversity, key psychological concepts, career possibilities, and research methods. You’ll be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities.
ENJOY A HIGH LEVEL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Full-time faculty, with diverse areas of expertise, develop and teach the same curriculum online as taught on-campus. Our faculty are leaders in their field of study and will share their real-world knowledge with you.
BENEFIT FROM COMPETITIVE TUITION AND FEES Maximize your investment of time and money. Affordable tuition at $3,500, on average, per semester. Financial aid and scholarships are available. You will find our total costs are lower than most universities in the state and well below the national average. Taking courses where you are, saves travel time and money as well.
GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
As an Missouri State Online student, take advantage of support resources from a distance including virtual research assistance, writing assistance and one-on-one tutoring available in most classes.
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE
1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION Visit MissouriState.edu/Apply to apply online. 2. REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPTS Have your transcripts sent to MSU. Visit MissouriState.edu/Transcripts for instructions.
EARN AN ACCREDITED DEGREE FROM A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION
3. SEEK ADVISEMENT
Our program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Before completing 60 credit hours, follow these steps:
CONSIDER THESE 100% ONLINE MINORS
This psychology degree requires a minor or double major. Talk to your advisor for a full list of options. Minors for you to consider include: • Accounting • Communication - communication studies track • Criminology/criminal justice • Economics • History • Information technology service management • Religious studies • Screenwriting • Sociology • Technical writing • Diversity studies
• Declare or change your major to psychology. • Contact the Psychology Advisement Center to schedule an advisement appointment.
EXPERIENCE A STRAIGHTFORWARD, STREAMLINED TRANSFER PROCESS
Transferring from another institution? We enroll more transfers than any other public college or university in Missouri. Our dedicated, experienced transfer advisors will help make your transition go smoothly.
ADVISEMENT, AT A DISTANCE
Video chat with your advisor. Zoom technology puts you in touch with your academic advisor. Talk face to face (virtually) about your path to graduation.
• Meet with your assigned advisor. You’ll discuss the psychology program and develop your schedule. • Complete the program’s admission requirements. You maintain pre-major status until you meet all admission requirements. • Complete the application to a degree program form to update your record. The Psychology Advisement Center can assist you.