About
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Students who choose Appalachian State University’s Psychology (BS) - Business degree are typically interested in applying their degree toward graduate study in industrial-organizational psychology, or use their degree for employment in human resources and the corporate world of business using their writing, critical thinking and data analytic skills.
You will have the opportunity to learn from faculty in the Department of Psychology and faculty in the Walker College of Business who are expert researchers and teachers, since class requirements include courses from both areas. Students often graduate with a business minor. Students also participate with faculty in research projects and are encouraged to pursue an internship or a service-learning course using psychological principles to serve citizens in our local community.
After Graduation
Employment: Psychology majors are competitive for many bachelor’s entry-level jobs because of their ability to think critically, their strong oral and written communication skills, and their tendency to be concerned by real-world problems and ability to pull from scientific literature to solve them.
Graduate school: Students typically apply their degree toward graduate study in industrial-organizational psychology.
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Minors
A minor is not required but the General Business minor is possible to complete within the Business concentration.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
- Appalachian State University Chapter of Psi Chi - A chapter of the national honor society in psychology sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA). It is open to students who complete 9 hours of psychology course and meet a cumulative GPA requirements.
- Students in the department are involved with research presentation days and competitions through the Council on Undergraduate Research, including the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
- Southeastern Psychological Association - a regional psychological association affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA).
Admission Requirements
Must complete at least 30 credit hours of Appalachian course work and complete freshman and sophomore English in order to be admitted into the major.
Why Appalachian?
- Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level participate in research with faculty on a volunteer basis or for academic credit. Each semester, approximately 70-100 students participate in research.
- Business concentration students are taught by expert faculty in the Department of Psychology as well as the Walker College of Business.
- Students are encouraged to pursue an internship with the help of the department’s internship coordinator.
- The Department of Psychology offers four graduate degrees in clinical, school, experimental psychology, and industrial/organizational-human resources management.
- Scholarships are available through the department.
Location
Boone and Hickory*
*The Hickory Campus location is pending accreditation from SACSCOC for this program. Accreditation is expected in summer 2023.
Careers
Some of these jobs require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
- Community Relations Director
- Corporate Merchandising Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Employee Assistance Director
- Employment Agency Counselor
- Employment Recruiter
- Human Resources Administrator
- Job Developer
- Labor Relations Manager
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Minority Group and Race Relations Director
- Motivational Researcher
- Personnel Interviewer
- Personnel Manager
- Sales Representative
- Training and Development Professional
- Wage/Benefits Analyst
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Contacts
Dr. Rose Mary Webb
Chair
webbrm@appstate.edu
828-262-2272