bachelor of arts in psychology (health concentration)

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

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Health psychology explores how psychology, biology, culture, and human behavior influence health and healthcare. It is also concerned with understanding how illnesses and interactions with healthcare systems impact mental health. If you are intrigued by the complex intersections between psychological and physical health, this unique psychology degree may be an excellent fit. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program (Health Emphasis) promotes critical and integrative thinking through instruction, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Upon completion, you are prepared to begin graduate training in mental health provision, conduct research in the field, and/or enter the workforce ready to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. A psychology degree can also be an excellent foundation for related fields such as public health, health communications, nursing, and medicine.

Dual Enrollment

Texas A&M University-Kingsville & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

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Careers And Median Salaries

psychologist

$81,040

Genetic Counselor

$80,150

educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors

$63,090

health care social worker

$55,510

marriage and family therapist

$54,090

social worker

$50,390

community health worker

$48,860

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Exposure to career and graduate study pathways in the integrative field of health psychology
  • Health-related challenges from biological, cultural, and psychological perspectives
  • Written, oral, and visual communication skills
  • Core concepts from psychological research from practical and media-literacy perspectives
  • Practical skills applied in service learning projects
  • Application of professional ethics and boundaries

Faculty Spotlight

Celeste Riley, PhD

psychology

Dr. Riley's clinical training involved a predoctoral internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
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FAQ

Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Genetic Counselor, Marriage/Family Therapist

Abnormal Psychology, Folk Medicine, Family Therapy

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more. Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031.

bachelor oF arts in psychology (health concentration)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Create Your Career

Health psychology explores how psychology, biology, culture, and human behavior influence health and healthcare. It is also concerned with understanding how illnesses and interactions with healthcare systems impact mental health. If you are intrigued by the complex intersections between psychological and physical health, this unique psychology degree may be an excellent fit. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program (Health Emphasis) promotes critical and integrative thinking through instruction, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Upon completion, you are prepared to begin graduate training in mental health provision, conduct research in the field, and/or enter the workforce ready to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. A psychology degree can also be an excellent foundation for related fields such as public health, health communications, nursing, and medicine.

Dual Enrollment

Texas A&M University-Kingsville & Blinn College District

Duration

2 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

View or Download Requirements

Careers And Median Salaries

psychologist

$81,040

Genetic Counselor

$80,150

educational, guidance, school, and vocational counselors

$63,090

health care social worker

$55,510

marriage and family therapist

$54,090

social worker

$50,390

community health worker

$48,860

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Exposure to career and graduate study pathways in the integrative field of health psychology
  • Health-related challenges from biological, cultural, and psychological perspectives
  • Written, oral, and visual communication skills
  • Core concepts from psychological research from practical and media-literacy perspectives
  • Practical skills applied in service learning projects
  • Application of professional ethics and boundaries

Faculty Spotlight

Celeste Riley, PhD

Dr. Riley’s clinical training involved a predoctoral internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

psychology

FAQ

Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Genetic Counselor, Marriage/Family Therapist

Abnormal Psychology, Folk Medicine, Family Therapy

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more. Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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