The psychology major provides preparation for diverse career paths, including those that require graduate study.You will complete coursework from broad subdisciplines within psychology and take a sequence of research methods and statistics courses that enable you to conduct your own research studiesMany students elect to intern with community partners in a variety of settings. As a graduate, you may pursue careers in research, mental health, ministry, rehabilitation, advocacy, social work, human resources, public health, occupational/physical therapy, among other degree specializations

Being an addiction counselor can be extremely rewarding, but it also can be stressful. The rewards include helping clients and families improve their health, wellbeing, and prevent future generations from experiencing similar problems. Challenges include large workloads, high demand for services, and limited resources. You may have to intervene in crisis situations. As you progress through your academics and training, you will learn techniques and skills necessary to cope with these situations.

The CASAC minor in alcohol and substance abuse counseling is a great way to enhance many majors, especially for students interested in working in the Human Service field. Substance abuse counseling education offers students the opportunity to gain knowledge about substance abuse, addiction, and treatment. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is an important professional in the addiction field.