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.
Dr. Patrice Moulton is 2020 recipient of Bailey Faculty Research Award
NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Patrice Moulton, a professor of psychology at Northwestern State University, is the 2020 recipient of the Dr. Mildred Hart Bailey Faculty Research Award, presented annually to a member of the NSU faculty […]
VicTalk with the Center for Positivity, Well-being, & Hope
VicTalk will highlight the book The 7 Habit of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and discuss how it will give us a paradigm in management for life and business.
Virtual Location: https://nsula.webex.com/nsula/j.php?MTID=m99f2ce71fef233594967081530443e1e
A Social Media Detox: Mental Health Event
Join the Clinical Psychology graduate students as they host a 21-day social media detox challenge. Each week, they will meet in Prather Coliseum Parking Lot to play games for warming up with the possibility of […]
