Psychology – Teaching (B.A./B.S.)
The Psychology – Teaching specialization at South Dakota State University prepares students to qualify for certification to teach psychology in one of thousands of schools nationwide. Students pursuing this specialization should contact the College of Education and Human Sciences before their junior year.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Blended
About the program
Psychology is the scientific study of “why,” or specifically, the examination of behavior and mental processes and their application to human welfare. It is a tremendously broad field spanning subject matter from the biological to social sciences.
This Psychology – Teaching specialization at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Are curious about human nature
- Have a desire to help people
- Enjoy working with people
- Are inquisitive and like to solve problems
- Are interested in teaching
Career Opportunities
- Teacher
- Counselor (typically with additional education)
Courses Included
- Modern Foreign Language
- The Field of Psychology
- Introduction to Biopsychology
- Research Methods in Psychology and Lab
- Learning and Conditioning
- Cognitive Psychology