BA Community Psychology and Health Promotion

Course Overview The Psychology major at SMSU provides a comprehensive foundation in both experimental methodology and applied behavioral science, preparing students for diverse career paths or advanced graduate study. Our program is strengthened by expert faculty specializing in key contemporary areas like social, developmental, and applied psychology. This degree opens doors to immediate employment in human services, criminal justice, and non-profit sectors or serves as a stepping stone to becoming a licensed psychologist. Key Program Highlights Blends rigorous experimental methodology with practical, real-world applications Expert faculty coverage across five major areas: personality, experimental, developmental, applied, and social psychology Prepares for immediate careers in human resources, social services, criminal justice, and non-profit organizations Strong foundation for graduate studies in counseling, clinical, forensic, or industrial/organizational psychology Offers a pathway to secondary education licensure for teaching social science