Psychology

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Program Overview

Whether you want to do clinical work with individuals or groups or work in organizational settings, a degree in psychology from USF gives you the tools to start your career after graduation or to compete for top spots in graduate psychology programs.

Reasons to Earn Your Psychology Degree from USF

Choose to study with our psychology faculty, who are servant leaders in a variety of concentrations within the field. Live fully engaged in all USF has to offer and enjoy the benefits of a private, Christian university while gaining knowledge and skills valued in a variety of Psychology careers.

  • Pursue the scientific study of behavior, with particular attention to the cognitive processes
  • Study an empirical, research-focused approach to find answers (not speculation) to how and why people behave as they do
  • Apply psychological research to address problems people face in everyday life

Outcomes

A degree in psychology opens doors to various career opportunities. Graduates can work as psychologists, providing therapy and counseling to individuals or groups to improve mental health and well-being. 

Others may specialize in areas such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology or school psychology, focusing on specific populations or settings. Some graduates pursue roles in research, conducting studies to better understand human behavior, cognition or emotions.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $60,606
  • Job Postings: 1,854

Average salary is based on a Counselor position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for Counselor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Psychology Degree Options

Major in psychology at USF, and you’ll build a foundation for your future. It all starts when you customize your bachelor’s degree program to your goals.

B.A.

Psychology

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology offers a comprehensive education in the study of human behavior, mental processes and emotions.

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Minor

Psychology

A psychology minor provides students with a foundational understanding of the principles and theories of psychology, which can complement their major field of study.

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Internships

Our dedicated faculty will help you find internship opportunities that match your interests. These real-word experiences will build your resume and increase your professional network. The program at USF enjoys a strong reputation with many leading organizations in Sioux Falls who emphasize clinical, health, sport and research opportunities.

Here are just a few of the internship options available to you as a Psychology major:

  • Achieve
  • Avera Behavioral Health
  • Avera Research Institute
  • Children’s Home Society
  • Compass Center
  • Sanford Health
  • South Dakota Court System
  • Volunteers of America

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