Associate in Science Degree in Behavioral Science-Psychology
Tishomingo, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Murray State College’s Associate in Science in Behavioral Science–Psychology prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It covers core psychology, research methods, testing, and human development. Faculty support student success and practical skills for further study or workforce entry. Keywords: associate degree, transfer degree, psychology, behavioral science.
Career Outcomes: Graduates commonly enter teaching, testing, social work, counseling, personnel/human resources, psychological services, and treatment therapy. With more education they can move into clinical psychology, college teaching, sports psychology, medical social work, or advanced counseling. Related roles: research assistant, case manager, behavioral technician. Skills: assessment, communication, critical thinking, intervention planning.
Behavioral Science ‐ Psychology Option is designed for transfer to a four‐year institution. Professions open to a psychology majors include teaching, testing, social work, psychological services, counseling, personnel work, and with additional education, clinical psychology, college teaching, sports psychology, medical social work, treatment therapist, and many others.
