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Turn Understanding People Into a Career
Understand people. Create impact. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science explores human behavior, mental health, and human development while helping you build career-ready skills employers value. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, you’ll prepare for careers in human resources, behavioral health, child development, market research, management, and community services.
Sharpen your Emotional Intelligence Quotient (E.Q.)
Learn how people think, make decisions, build relationships, and respond to challenges. Sharpen your emotional intelligence quotient through courses in mental health, human development, research, and psychology, you’ll develop skills in communication, data analysis, problem-solving, and leadership. Gain hands-on experience through faculty-led research, service-learning, and real-world projects that prepare you for careers in mental health services, human resources, child development, market research, management, and other people-focused professions.
Curriculum and Courses
- PSS 211 College and Career Development in Psychological Science 3
- PSY 242 Abnormal Psychology
- PSS 218 Introduction to Research Design and Analysis
- PSS 219 Advanced Research Design and Analysis
- PSS 350 Introduction to Counseling Methods
- PSS 401 Capstone in Psychological Science
This degree can be completed fully online or with a mix of online and face-to-face courses (primarily on the Hamilton campus).
Psychological Science Internships
Through internships with community organizations, agencies, and professional partners, you’ll connect what you learn about human behavior to real-world settings, develop career-ready skills, and gain experience that helps prepare you for work in mental health, human services, child development, aging services, human resources, and more.
Recent Internship Employers
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
- Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
- Pause for Parents Play for Kids
- Community Health Alliance Sojourner
Why Choose a Psychological Science Degree?
From healthcare and human resources to marketing and public service, a Psychological Science degree provides the knowledge and analytical skills to thrive in people-centered careers. You’ll explore how people think, learn, and behave while strengthening your ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions using research and evidence. Whether you’re advancing your career or preparing for graduate or professional school, a Psychological Science degree offers the flexibility and practical skills to succeed in a wide range of industries.
Find Your Path Forward
Whether you’re earning college credit in high school, transferring from a community college, or planning for graduate study, Miami’s Psychological Science program offers flexible pathways to help you move forward.
Earn Your Master’s Faster
Turn your passion for helping others into an advanced degree. Through Miami’s combined program, you can earn your Master of Social Work with just one additional year of study after completing your B.A. in Psychological Science. Complete your graduate degree in three semesters — summer, fall, and spring — and get started on your professional career sooner.
Transfer Agreements
Your career has grown. Your education can too. Students from Cincinnati State, Gateway, and Sinclair Community College can continue their path to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science through a transfer-friendly pathway designed for busy students and working adults.
College Credit Plus
Start early through dual enrollment and earn college credit while in high school, creating a seamless path into your Psychological Science bachelor’s degree.
Miami provided me with unparalleled research opportunities that reshaped how I view psychology, as a dynamic, evidence-driven discipline that requires creativity and rigor.
Taylor Whitton ’26
My psychology classes helped me to understand how the brain works and how behavior can be shaped. The autism class with Camilla McMahon has been very helpful in my journey because I was able to use what I learned about the disorder to help autistic individuals with their behaviors.
Estefani Barrera Galan ’23
Life is not linear. And I think Miami is really good at supporting people in knowing that.
Taylor Fisher
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Ohio
U.S. News & World Report
Post-Graduation Success Rate Among 2023-2024 Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
Miami University Data
Projected growth in psychology-related occupations by 2034
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Admission and Aid
Discover what it means to be a Miami University student — no matter where you are. Our programs empower you to advance your education and your future with the flexibility you need. And we’ll be here to support you every step of the way as you navigate admission, enrollment, and long-term success.
What You’ll Learn with a Psychological Science Degree
- Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Apply psychological content and skills to career goals
Contact Us
Department of Social Sciences and Education
Hamilton Campus
Phelps Hall 103
1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011
[email protected]
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A Place for Those Who WILL.
You like to take the road less traveled, and so do we. Here, you’ll learn by doing, gain hands-on experience, and graduate ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.