Psychology

The Psychology program at Navarro College provides quality education in the study of human behavior for students who are critical thinkers. With an academically diverse faculty that reflects the many differing philosophies of psychology, we are committed to meeting the academic needs of all of Navarro College students.

 

CAREER DESTINATION MAP

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View the detailed requirements to complete the Psychology (Associate of Science) degree.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Explore a path to dynamic career opportunities with a degree in psychology:

• Some Preparation Needed Psychiatric Aides

• Medium Preparation Needed Psychiatric Technicians

• Considerable Preparation Needed Child, Family & School Social Workers

• Human Resources Specialist

• Music Therapists

• Social & Community Service Managers

• Social & Human Service Assistants

• Social Science Research Assistants  

• Extensive Preparation Needed Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

• Art Therapists 

• Clergy

• Clinical Psychologists  

• Counseling Psychologists 

• Educational, Guidance, School and Vocational Counselors  

• Industrial-Organizational Psychologists  

• Marriage & Family Therapists 

• Mental Health Counselors 

• Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers 

• Naturopathic Physicians

• Neuropsychologists  

• Psychiatrists  

• Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

• Rehabilitation Counselors 

• School Psychologists 

• Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorders Counselor  

 

MARKETABLE SKILLS

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• Active listening

• Active learning

• Critical thinking

• Complex problem solving

• Coordination

• Instructing

• Judgment and decision making

• Learning strategies

• Management of financial resources

• Management of material resources

• Management of personnel resources

• Monitoring

• Negotiation

• Oral communication

• Persuasion

• Reading comprehension

• Systems analysis

• Systems evaluation

• Social perceptiveness

• Speaking

• Service orientation

• Time management

• Writing/written communication

 

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

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Sam Houston State University

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• Graduate Certificate in General Psychology 

• Specialist in School Psychology Program (graduate degree) 

 

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

 

East Texas A&M University

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

• Specialist in School Psychology Program (graduate degree) 

 

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

 

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

 

 

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