Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
About Psychology
Available Online and In-Person
The Department of Psychology at Coker University offers two undergraduate degree paths:
- Bachelor of Science in General Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in General Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling.
Both curricula ensure exposure to the breadth of experimental and applied psychology, while also allowing flexibility in choosing courses that fit students’ unique interests. In addition to standard coursework, students may also earn credit toward the degree from hands-on experience doing research with faculty members.
If you want to enter professional schools or the workforce in applied areas including mental health, drug rehabilitation, industry or human resources, the psychology program at Coker is for you. All students have opportunities to complete faculty-mentored student research and present at our annual symposium, giving you real-world experience before entering the profession. Our department offers student participation in our annual student research symposium and personalized faculty advising and mentoring.
Our Programs
One Degree That Opens All These Doors
$49,746
Guidance Counselor
$76,872
Clinical Psychologist
$88,008
Hospital Administrator
$48,863
Clinical Research Coordinator
$43,369
Career Counselor
$38,382
Child Welfare Specialist
$38,757
Crisis Counselor
$47,764
Marriage / Family Therapist
$45,677
Mental Health Clinician
$44,332
Rehabilitation Counselor
$45,471
Social Worker
$38,816
Substance Abuse Counselor
$35,512
Youth Counselor
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNER’S
Gold & Blue Scholarships
Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Gold Graduate Scholarship (25% off tuition) to employees of five local organizations:
- Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
- Duke Energy
- McLeod Health
- North Industrial Machine
- Sonoco Products Company
Coker offers the Corporate and Community Partners Blue Graduate Scholarship (10% off tuition) to employees of three local technical colleges:
- Florence-Darlington Technical College
- Midlands Technical College
- Northeastern Technical College
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