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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

BACHELOR OF ARTS in Psychology

Are you interested in human behavior and looking for a career in helping others? As one of the most popular college majors across all university campuses, Psychology provides a glimpse into human thought and behavior. The Psychology Department at Ashland University offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree to provide you with flexibility depending on your career objective.

Psychology Department Differentiators
One of the strongest differentiators of the Psychology programs at Ashland University is the unique research opportunities with which you’ll be provided as early as your freshman year.

You can also expect to:

  • Receive personalized attention from quality faculty dedicated to helping you succeed
  • Benefit from small class sizes to facilitate your learning
  • Develop a foundational understanding of the theories, principles, methodologies, research findings, and applications of psychology
  • Closely collaborate with faculty in extensive research projects with opportunities to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at regional, national, and international conferences

Over the past 10 years, Ashland University Psychology students and faculty have led over 90 conference presentations that helped these students get admitted into the graduate school of their choosing or land a job after graduation.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Looking for a job? At the Rec Center, we do not offer “jobs,” we provide opportunities for growth, development and fun. Develop a sense of responsibility, gain valuable work experience to enhance your resume and earn money at the same time!

Entry-Level Employment Includes:

  • Climbing Wall Supervisor
  • Customer Service Supervisor 
  • Equipment Checkout Supervisor
  • Fitness Center Supervisor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Intramural Sport Official
  • Lifeguard

Managerial Employment Includes:

  • Aquatic Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Rec Sport Manager

Internships

  • Facilities and Student Development Intern (Summer)
  • Marketing Intern (Summer)
  • Aquatics and Youth Programs Intern (Summer)
  • Programs Intern (School Year)
  • Marketing Intern (School Year)
  • Facilities & Student Development Intern (School Year)

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied) 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.

If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.

Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.

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