Applied Psychology
Turn compassion into a career with applied psychology.
At Alfred State, you’ll gain the real-world skills to make a difference, from counseling to crisis response, through hands-on, career-focused education. The Applied Psychology program prepares you for immediate opportunities in the field while also giving you the option to continue your education for even greater career advancement.
Why Choose Applied Psychology?
- Students interested in understanding human behavior and wanting to help others will thrive in applied psychology.
- Alfred State faculty emphasize real-world experiences and how to apply your new skills in both of our 2-year and 4-year programs.
- Our bachelor's degree also allows students to take a deep dive into hands-on internships and research analysis.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| MATH 2124 | Statistical Methods & Analysis | 4 |
| OR | ||
| MATH 1113 | Statistical Concepts | 3 |
| PSYC 1013 | General Psychology | 3 |
| GLST 2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| APSY 1013 | Intro to Applied Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Second Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1063 | Basic Helping Skills | 3 |
| PSYC 1023 | Human Development | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSYC 2033 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| BIOL 2303 | Human Biology | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Literature Elective (Course Set) | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Ethics Elective (Course Set) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Additional Math Elective
- Biology
- Additional Science Elective
Skills You'll Learn
In the Applied Psychology associate degree (AS), you’ll build communication, critical thinking, and research skills while applying psychological theories to real-world scenarios with a strong focus on ethics, diversity, and inclusion. If you choose to advance into the bachelor’s degree (BS), you’ll expand into data synthesis and professional presentation, strengthen your ability to evaluate ethical decision-making, and prepare for graduate study or direct entry into professional practice.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
LAND A GREAT CAREER
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.
MEET OUR FACULTY
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.
