Psychology Career Opportunities
Bachelor’s in Psychology careers
Build a solid foundation for careers in psychology, counseling, or mental health
With an undergraduate degree in Psychology, you will be equipped for success in a wide array of professional settings including case management, advocacy, clinical and experimental/neuroscience research, counseling, and business. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate degrees today, given the wide range of career outcomes available. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program at University of Bridgeport will give you the knowledge-base, mentorship, and skill sets needed for a successful career in fields related to human thought, behavior, and cognition. It can help students secure jobs in areas such as:
- State departments of mental health or youth services
- The criminal justice system
- Human resources departments within companies
- Local agencies on aging
- Crisis centers
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Women’s health and rehabilitation programs
Preparation for future studies
University of Bridgeport offers a variety of programs that allow you to easily continue your studies in UB’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Division or School of Education. Popular selections include the following degrees:
Graduate school options
The BS Psychology degree program at UB will help prepare you for a wide range of Graduate School options (both at the MA/MS and PhD/PsyD level) in areas such as:
- Counseling
- Education
- Clinical Psychology
- Experimental (Social, Cognitive and Developmental) Psychology
- Educational/School Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Law School
- Social Work
Your future starts today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career