What is General Psychology?
At The Chicago School, General Psychology is defined as a field concerned with creating coherence among psychology’s diverse specialties by incorporating multiple perspectives from psychology’s subdisciplines into research, theory, and practice.
History of General Psychology at The Chicago School
The Chicago School has been an innovator in the field of psychology since 1979. Our General Psychology programs are led by accomplished and highly supportive faculty, who bring their clinical, applied research, and community-based expertise to each course. Students develop a foundational and multicultural understanding of psychology in order to work in a variety of professional settings. The General Psychology programs can also be a strong stepping-stone to doctoral study.
Degrees in General Psychology offered at The Chicago School
Our Psychology programs are available in many degree formats, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, and Certificate levels.
General Psychology Programs & Concentrations
- B.A. in Psychology – Chicago, IL
- B.A. in Psychology – Dallas, TX
- B.A. in Psychology – Los Angeles, CA
- B.A. in Psychology – Online
- B.A. in Psychology – San Diego
- B.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor – Dallas, TX
- B.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor – Los Angeles, CA
- B.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor – Online
- B.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Minor – San Diego, CA
- B.A. in Psychology, Addiction Studies Minor – Chicago
- B.A. in Psychology, Addiction Studies Minor – Los Angeles, CA
- B.A. in Psychology, Addiction Studies Minor – Online
- B.A. in Psychology, Forensic Psychology Specialization – Online
- B.A. in Psychology, Health Sciences Minor – Online
- Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology – Online
- Certificate in Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention – Online
- Social and Community Psychology Certificate – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Generalist Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Forensic Psychology Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, International Psychology Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Organizational Leadership Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Public Health Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Social and Community Concentration – Online
- M.A. in Psychology, Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Concentration – Online
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Behavior Analysis Specialization – Los Angeles, CA
Careers in General Psychology
The Chicago School’s Psychology programs are offered in multiple degree formats with a variety of concentrations and specializations.
Public and Private Sector Employers:
- Hospitals and Community-Based Clinics
- Social and Human Services Agencies
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Accountable Care Organizations
- Public and Private Schools
- Community Colleges
- Corporate Wellness Centers
- Business, Marketing, and HR
- Local, State and Federal Government
- Nonprofit Organizations
Psychology Job Titles:
- Social Services Administrator
- Healthcare Coordinator
- Researcher
- Data Analyst
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Counselor
- Youth Development and Child Advocate
- Therapist
- Organizational Consultant
- Teacher
- Policy Analyst
- College Instructor
- Market Researcher
- Human Resources Manager