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Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Substance Abuse

Do you like people? Are you interested in what makes them tick and why they behave the way they do? If so, consider pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology online at Kaplan University.

Upon graduation, you could be prepared to pursue opportunities in organizations, agencies, and research settings where employees must know how to properly assess people and manage interpersonal relations.*

This Kaplan University degree program examines the major concepts, values, theories, studies, research methods, and historical trends in psychology as they apply to human behavior, learning, and development.

Study to gain a deeper understanding of psychological theory and methodology as you examine the cultural conditions that motivate people, and learn to consider psychological issues logically and responsibly. You will have the opportunity to utilize the scientific approach to evaluate behavior and mental processes relating to personal, social, and organizational issues.

The bachelor's degree could also prepare you for graduate-level studies in psychology.†

Students can focus their course of study by choosing from three emphasis areas:

  • Child Development Emphasis: Gain insight into the importance of social relationships created and maintained during childhood.
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis Emphasis: Examine the design, analysis, and application of learning theories and behavioral principles to understand what motivates human behavior.
  • Substance Abuse Emphasis: Identify the risk factors for substance abuse and investigate prevention, evaluation, and treatments.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

†While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.