A bachelor’s degree in psychology or addiction studies offers an overall understanding of the human mind and the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing job fields. The master’s program in clinical psychology provides training for students entering the workforce or going on to a doctoral program. Psychology graduates work in a variety of fields and settings including mental health, human resources, etc., while advanced education will open paths toward clinical practice and research. Addiction Studies graduates typically work as Addiction Counselors.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies (395)
A bachelor’s degree in addiction studies offers an understanding of the human mind, addictive behaviors, and advances in addiction counseling. Students have the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing job fields. Addiction Studies graduates typically work as Addiction Counselors. Learn more »
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (392)
The bachelor’s in psychology offers students the flexibility to gain an overall understanding of the field or specialize in several areas. There is great demand for graduates with psychology degrees. Employers need people with communication skills; the ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data; and an understanding of human behavior. Learn more »
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (552)
The bachelor’s in psychology offers students the flexibility to gain an overall understanding of the field or specialize in several areas. There is great demand for graduates with psychology degrees. Employers need people with communication skills; the ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data; and an understanding of human behavior. Learn more »
Minor Requirements for Psychology or Addiction Studies
Psychology Minor Requirements:(21 semester hours) Psychology 1010, 2430, 4400, 4410, 4450, 4510, and three semester hours of Psychology electives.
Addiction Studies Minor Requirements: (18 semester hours) Addiction Studies 1010, 2050, 2430, 3010, 3020 and 4510.
Alumni Spotlight!
The Psychology Department would like to highlight the achievement of our past alumni. Megan Fox, a 2015 NSU Psychology graduate has recently been named Vice President of Merchants and Farmers Bank! Check out the article […]
Addiction Studies Program Ranked Fourth Best in the Nation
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s bachelor’s program in addiction studies has been ranked fourth in the country by OnlineU.com.
OnlineU focuses on providing prospective students with data highly relevant to them which includes proven outcomes of […]
Addiction Studies program ranked fourth best in the nation
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s bachelor’s program in addiction studies has been ranked fourth in the country by OnlineU.com.
OnlineU focuses on providing prospective students with data highly relevant to them which includes proven outcomes of […]
