The first step toward helping others is understanding them.

With a psychology degree, you can make a positive impact on the world in countless ways. Gain a strong foundation in psychology and unlock numerous career opportunities in fields such as clinical psychology, social work, counseling, education, and even human resource, marketing and business management. At Cumberlands, you will experience a diverse range of psychology degrees courses that reflect the discipline's breadth and cater to your interests. With faculty members bringing real-world understanding and fresh ideas to their teaching, you'll receive a dynamic education that combines theory with practical knowledge. 

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By the Numbers

$81,040

Average Salary

8%

Industry Growth

#1

in KY, Associate Degree

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. Cumberlands requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate’s degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

You have the gift of understanding those around you; hone it with a degree in psychology. Use your talent to help heal, mediate, and provide guidance for those in need. A bachelor's degree in psychology will prepare you for entry-level positions in a variety of human service fields as well as for graduate school. It can position you well for graduate study in psychology, nursing, counseling, social work, business, law, education, medicine, and many other areas. Or, if you aspire to a career in mental health counseling, the psychology degree, courses at University of the Cumberlands can give you an understanding of the intricacies of working with others, and the skills you acquire will be invaluable to your work. 

Course Requirements

Psychology Minors

You don’t need to pursue a bachelor degree in psychology in order to hone your gift of understanding and helping others. The knowledge and skills you learn through a minor in psychology program will help you use your gift to help heal, mediate, and provide guidance for those in need. A minor in psychology complements many major degree programs and is sure to help you succeed not only in the workforce but in other areas of life as well. 

Course Requirements

Associate of Science with a Major in Psychology

At Cumberlands, you have the option to complete an Associate of Science (A.S.) or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) psychology degree entirely online, at an affordable rate, and in as little as one year. These degree programs are designed to offer a broad understanding of psychology that helps prepare graduates for entry level work in a related career or continued studies through a future bachelor's degree in psychology program.

Course Requirements

Note: To view requirements for the online Associate of Applied Science in Psychology program, visit our Applied Science page.

A Music Therapy pathway for Music and Psychology students who plan to eventually pursue a graduate degree in Music Therapy. 

Music Therapy Pathway for Psychology Minors

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Program Mission

The mission of the bachelor's degree in psychology program is to prepare students for diverse careers in fields such as marketing, management, clinical psychology, counseling, and more.

Provide an educational background appropriate for a liberal arts program.
Prepare students for careers in areas that value a bachelor's degree in psychology.
Lay a strong foundation for graduate study in various disciplines.
Develop students' understanding of working with others and enhance their counseling skills.
Foster critical thinking and people skills for success in the workforce.
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Psychology Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Psychologist: $81,040

Psychologist: $81,040

Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments.

Career Counselor: $60,510

Career Counselor: $60,510

School counselors help students develop academic and social skills. Career counselors and advisors help people choose a path to employment.

Mental Health Counselor: $48,520

Mental Health Counselor: $48,520

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on a range of issues, such as those relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression.

Professor: $79,640

Professor: $79,640

Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level.

Case Manager: $74,000

Case Manager: $74,000

Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being.

Probation Officer: $60,250

Probation Officer: $60,250

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts in Psychology

Learn more about the psychology professors you will interact with.

Lindsay Bell

Lindsay Bell

Adjunct Professor
Psychology

Lindsay Bell

Contact Information

lindsay.bell [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Jelenny Marquez

Dr. Jelenny Marquez

Adjunct Professor
Psychology

Dr. Jelenny Marquez

Contact Information

jelenny.marquez [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Jean Hunt

Dr. Jean W. Hunt

Adjunct Professor
Psychology

Dr. Jean W. Hunt

Contact Information

jean.hunt [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote

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