Bachelor's in Psychology

Earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology at UNC Greensboro to master the scientific study of mind and behavior across clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social domains. Build a versatile foundation for careers that rely on behavioral expertise while gaining invaluable experience working directly in faculty research labs. Conduct hands-on experiments, co-author academic publications, and present original research at scientific conferences to gain a distinct competitive edge for immediate career success and top-tier graduate programs.

b.s. or b.a. — which psychology degree is right for you?

Choose the psychology degree track that directly accelerates your academic and career goals.

• Choose the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) to gain intensive preparation for research and doctoral studies. You’ll complete advanced STEM-focused requirements including neuroscience, statistics, and honors thesis work to build a standout candidate profile for graduate admissions.
• Choose the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) to gain broad, versatile training in human behavior. This track accelerates your path directly into the workforce after graduation while providing a solid foundation for applied graduate degrees.

bachelor of arts in Psychology PROGRAM Highlights

• Learn alongside world-class researchers backed by $17M+ in federal funding. Work directly with faculty securing major grants from the National Science Foundation, NIMH, NICHD, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Gain hands-on experience across 19 specialized research labs and centers. Conduct groundbreaking studies in basic and applied psychology under expert faculty mentorship.
• Co-author original research and present at national scientific conferences. Publish findings in premier academic journals, including Psychological Science, Child Development, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

THE bachelor of arts in Psychology STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Master six core psychological domains. Build deep expertise in behavior analysis, biopsychology, clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology before tailoring upper-level electives to your specific interests.
• Gain hands-on scientific and field experience. Translate theory into practice through laboratory courses, field placements, and cutting-edge methodologies like functional neuroimaging, impedance cardiography, and social media text analysis.
• Collaborate directly with faculty on original research. Partner with professors to co-author manuscripts and present original findings at prestigious national and international conferences.
• Distinguish your degree with honors and premier academic events. Earn Disciplinary Honors in Psychology and engage directly with preeminent global scholars through the annual Kendon Smith Lecture Series.

AFTER GRADUATIng with your Psychology degree

• Enter key employment sectors directly after graduation. Secure immediate workforce positions across healthcare systems, government agencies, corporate enterprises, and school districts.
• Step into versatile, high-growth professional roles. Prepare for dynamic career paths as a:
  • Human Resources Manager or Marketing Manager
  • Criminologist or Science Journalist
  • Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor
  • Psychologist, Physician, or Lawyer
• Build a powerful launchpad for specialized clinical and professional fields. Lay the academic foundation required for advanced clinical practice in counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse treatment, medicine, nursing, law, and education.
• Gain admission to elite graduate and medical programs nationwide. Join UNCG alumni attending premier institutions such as Duke University, Princeton University, UNC School of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, University of Maryland, and Florida State University.

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