Psychology
BA
Unlock the mysteries of the mind with our BA in Psychology. You’ll embark on a fascinating exploration into human behavior, emotions, and cognition. Through engaging coursework and hands-on experiences, you'll develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Whether you're passionate about counseling, research, or social work, you’ll be well prepared for a variety of rewarding careers in the field of psychology, making a positive impact on individuals and communities alike.
Location
On Campus
Semester Hours
120
Program Highlights
- A Psychology degree is evidence of the "people skills" employers regularly rate as very important in almost all occupations
- Program fosters critical thinking and the development of research, writing, and data analytic skills that are essential to a wide variety of fields
- Faculty areas of expertise represent major specialty areas of psychology, including clinical, social, developmental, learning, cognition, biopsychology, and applied psychology.
- Opportunities to engage in hands-on research
A Psychology degree is evidence of the "people skills" employers regularly rate as very important in almost all occupations 
Program fosters critical thinking and the development of research, writing, and data analytic skills that are essential to a wide variety of fields 
Faculty areas of expertise represent major specialty areas of psychology, including clinical, social, developmental, learning, cognition, biopsychology, and applied psychology. 
Opportunities to engage in hands-on research Explore the College and Department
What Can You Be?
Types of Jobs
- Child protection worker
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Psychiatrist
- Congressional Aid
Types of Employers
- Colleges and Universities
- Government Agencies
- Behavioral Health Facilities
- Hospitals
Profiles
Student Profile
Get There:
Into Understanding Others
By combining an interest in understanding human behavior, a desire to help others, and a love of sports, Landon Hebert is on track to achieve his dream job of a sports psychologist.
Contact Us
Mims Hall, Room 236
SLU Box 10831
Hammond, LA 70402
pvarnado@southeastern.edu