As a student in the Academic Accelerator, you’ll receive:

• The right amount of support for your academic and English-speaking needs
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Access to courses exclusively for international students
• English-language help with words you need to know for your classes
• A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Psychology, the science of mind and behavior, is one of the most popular majors at the University of South Carolina. The Department of Psychology offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. Both provide training in the theories and practices of psychology while also providing a wide-ranging liberal arts background. Students can participate in a robust undergraduate research program, signing up for independent study or community practicum to learn outside the classroom while earning course credit.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides preparation for students who are planning to go into practitioner-oriented graduate training (e.g., counseling, criminology, social work). The study of human behavior is also relevant to many professions, and this program provides groundwork for successful employment after graduation in human services, management, sales, student affairs or law enforcement.

A major in psychology provides you with a varied skill set that can be applied in many careers. Students with a strong background in psychology are viewed favorably in fields such as medicine, law and business.