Psychology and Human Services
Become a Helping Professional
A degree that helps you make a difference.
In the psychology and human services program, you’ll study behavior, thoughts, and emotions, grow personally and professionally, develop better relationship skills, and become a critical thinker and problem solver. This major emphasizes the importance of acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values of helping professionals.
The major in psychology and human services provides broad curricular experience and exposure to a wide range of sub-disciplines, including:
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Social Psychology
Baccalaureate Programs (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Services
The bachelor’s degree in psychology and human services requires 42 credit hours of specified psychology courses. Students considering applying to graduate school are strongly encouraged to enroll in the senior seminar courses and to complete a senior thesis.
Minors
Psychology and Human Services Minor
The requirements for a minor in psychology and human services consist of 18 credit hours of specified psychology courses.
Child & Family Studies Minor
The requirements for a minor in child & family studies consist of 18 credit hours of specified psychology, criminology, education, and health courses.
Pre-Art Therapy Minor
The requirements for a minor in pre-art therapy consist of 19 credit hours of specified art and psychology courses. (Art majors must choose one of two specified psychology electives, while psychology majors must choose one of two specified art electives.)
Certificates
Psychology Analyst Certificate
The requirements for a psychology analyst certificate consist of 23 credit hours of specified psychology and environmental science courses. This program prepares students to apply the science of geographic information with the technologies of geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, and remote sensing to sociospatial research.
Courses
What We Offer
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology of Adjustment
- Life Span Development
- Psychology and Nature
- Child Development
- Adolescent Development
- Health and Wellness
- Behavioral Statistics
- Social Psychology
- Theories of Personality
- Psychopathology
- Topics in Psychology
- Psychological Research Methods
- Social Science Advanced GIS
- Independent Study
- Theory and Practice I: Insight Therapies
- Principles of Case Management
- Cognitive Psychology
- Human Services Practicum
- Senior Seminar I & II
Careers in Psychology and Human Services
The D&E psychology and human services program has a 98% internship placement rate. In addition, 90% of students are employed in the field within 3 months of graduation, and 70% pursue a master’s degree. A degree in psychology and human services will prepare you to work in a wide array of fields and settings, including:
- Community mental health centers
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Applied behavior analysis
- Therapeutic support for individuals with disabilities
- Youth services
- Foster care services
- Child development centers
- Private schools
- Preschools
- Corrections and probation
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Crisis centers
- Domestic violence shelters
- Animal behavior training
Why Psychology and Human Services at D&E
As a psychology and human services major, you will be mentored by dedicated and accessible faculty. You will take courses that are tailored to your interests and benefit from hands-on learning experiences. You’ll have access to facilities and resources that will help you develop your knowledge and professional skills. You’ll be prepared for employment as soon as you graduate, or to enter graduate school, if you choose.