Program Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Psychology prepares students who have earned technical, vocational, or military education to advance in their careers and to pursue graduate study in psychology and related fields. The Psychology BAAS degree program recognizes credit for non-traditional educational experiences, and provides foundational knowledge and skills through quality, rigorous, and innovative coursework.
The A&M-Central Texas Psychology BAAS program is an ideal stepping stone for students looking to increase their earning potential and academic accomplishment through one or more advanced degrees in psychology.
Talk to an A&M-Central Texas academic advisor, online or in person, for prospective student advising, undergraduate and graduate advising, and help with a range of other issues.
Schedule an advising sessionThe program is especially well suited to current associate-level Clinical Dependency Counselors and other practicioners who want to further their careers in psychology. The 120-hour BAAS program at A&M-Central Texas offers the potential to apply credits and training already earned toward a bachelor's degree emphasizing the core psychology coursework.
Psychology Majors Shine in the Student Research Symposium
Six students from the Counseling and Psychology Department participated in the second annual Student Research Symposium held on December. 6, 2024 in the Bernie Beck Lecture Hall and online...
The event was hosted by the Division of Research and Innovation, the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, and the Science Club.
Left to Right: Dr. Malin Lilley, Alexandra Penrose, Abigayle Rocha, Michelle Sandy (online), Amanda Sawyer, Ariana Espinosa Grimaldo, Joel Millan, Dr. Madelynn Shell
Transfer Pathways:
The direct & affordable path from your community college to a Bachelor's degree!
Whether you are attending an A&M-Central Texas partner college, have credits from another community college, or are attending a another four-year university, your A&M-Central Texas enrollment specialist can help you find the quickest and most affordable path to your bachelor degree.
To get started, select the Bachelor's degree you are seeking, and then select your community college:
Career Opportunities
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- School Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Policy Researcher
- Data Analyst
- Community Organizer/Planner
See what's possible at A&M-Central Texas: You'll have dedicated admission, financial aid and academic advisors to help you meet your degree goals. Learn more now!
