Applied Psychology - AS & BS

Alfred State's two-year associate degree offers students an opportunity to engage in the psychology field with an applied focus. The program establishes a foundation for entry-level careers. This liberal arts-based curriculum will build communication and critical thinking skills that apply to a variety of professions helping people. Specific coursework includes counseling skills, crisis intervention, abnormal psychology, and professional ethics.

The four-year bachelor's degree adds organizational and problem-solving skills to build on the associate's curriculum by investing only two more years of study. The program also provides students with the necessary knowledge to conduct, write, and implement behavioral assessments. Four-year students will have an opportunity to evaluate, interpret, and present applied psychological research.

Alfred State Program Outcomes for AS & BS

• Career preparation in the field of applied psychology.
• Skill development for conducting, writing, and implementing behavioral assessments.
• Opportunity to evaluate, interpret, and present applied psychological research.
• Elective options include specific skills for populations of different ages.
• Students learn and practice counseling skills, behavioral assessment, and crisis intervention.

Project-Based Learning in the Four-Year BS Degree

• 104-hour internship
• Students take a research methods class where they can design their own research project.
• Students complete a capstone project and professional portfolios that allow them to reflect on their experiences and showcase their strengths, capabilities, passions, and competencies for future employment or graduate school.