Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts

Averett University

The Psychology Department offers a major in Psychology with concentrations in Biological Psychology, Counseling & Clinical Psychology, and Integrative Health Psychology. Minors in General Psychology and Integrative Health Psychology are available as well. Majors may pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Psychology students develop the knowledge, skills and values consistent with the science and application of psychology. The psychology curriculum develops students who are prepared for graduate education in psychology or related fields and for careers in service industries where they can apply psychological methods and principles

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Averett University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
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Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	If student has earned an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science from the community college setting, it will be accepted for transfer credit. Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students who complete an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science through dual enrollment credits are treated as first time freshman but have the same rights and privileges of transfer direct from the community college setting. If student has earned an Associate Degree, Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111.
Credit for Prior Learning	Averett accepts CLEP, DANTES, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores. Students also have an option to complete a Portfolio course to request consideration to earn University credits for other prior learning.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Averett University

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

34.3% of 842 Transfer students who applied were accepted.

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Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Human Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Hollins University	BA in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BS in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Specialization in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Psychology, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Psychology BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Online, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason University	Psychology, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
George Mason University	Psychology, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Online
William & Mary	Psychology - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Psychology - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Psychology-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
University of Mary Washington	BS in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Marymount University	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Psychology Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Psychology (Minor Required)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Life Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Pre-Graduate School, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Urban Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Philosophy, Political Science, Economics (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	A.S. in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
University of Lynchburg	BS in Psychological Science - Counseling Psychology Emphasis	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1066.00	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
19-3039.03	Clinical Neuropsychologists	Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
19-3039.02	Neuropsychologists	Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3039.00	Psychologists, All Other	All psychologists not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations
21-1099.00	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	All community and social service specialists not listed separately.	Community and Social Service Occupations
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
21-1014.00	Mental Health Counselors	Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.	Community and Social Service Occupations
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.	Management Occupations
21-1093.00	Social and Human Service Assistants	Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1011.00	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.	Community and Social Service Occupations
25-1042.00	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Management Occupations
19-1042.00	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.	Management Occupations
19-3099.00	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3099.01	Transportation Planners	Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9121.02	Water Resource Specialists	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.	Management Occupations
19-3033.00	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3032.00	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants	Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Averett University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$19,200	Per Semester	$153,600	$0	$153,600	Undergraduate
Fees
Enrollment Deposit	$300	Per Semester	$2,400	0	$2,400	One time fee to hold place in the incoming class
Technology Fee	$75	Per Semester	$600	0	$600
Technology Fee	$150	Per Semester	$1,200	0	$1,200

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- Additional Fees may include graduation fee ($125), lab fees (varies), program specific fees (aviation, equestrian, nursing, etc) (varies), housing (varies), mean plans (varies)

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.