Earn an Associate Degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration

With our associate degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration, students learn the foundations of human behavior. Our Psychology Concentration helps prepare students with skills that are useful in continuing their education in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree and beyond. The degree will assist students on an academic trajectory that can lead to a variety of career choices including: therapist, school counselor, forensic psychologist, applied behavior analyst, organizational psychologist, substance abuse counselor, and more.

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Apply for an Associate Degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration Designed for You!

Our Social Sciences Program with a Psychology Concentration is designed to provide students a general education and a foundation into the science of human behavior so they can successfully transfer to a four-year institution and ultimately excel in their career.

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Build a solid foundation for a promising career with our Social Sciences/Psychology associate degree. Blue Ridge CTC offers a blend of real-world knowledge and additional workforce skills employers look for in qualified applicants.

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You are not alone, as almost a third of students transfer schools! Check our transfer evaluation tool to save money and time while transferring to our program in Social Sciences/Psychology.

Salary and Job Growth

For information on the latest trends in salary and job growth in the field of psychology, click here for the US Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

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Take advantage of established transfer agreements to continue your education at a four-year college or university.

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Social Sciences has other concentrations that may meet your skills, talents, and personal qualities including Sociology; Political Science; Global Studies; and Economics.

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Continue their education after earning a certificate or Associate degree

Why Pursue an Associate Degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration?

With the two-year Blue Ridge CTC degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration, students earn an Associate of Science. The degree lets students:

    • Learn industry-specific skills focused on analyzing and evaluating information related to human behavior.
    • Develop a solid foundation required for a career including: therapist, school counselor, forensic psychologist, applied behavior analyst, organizational psychologist, substance abuse counselor, and more.
    • Gain foundational knowledge through courses including: Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Human Growth & Development, and Social Psych of Substance Abuse.
    • Get guidance from faculty members meant for career advancement or further studies.

Become Career Ready With an Associate Degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration

Can you see yourself as a successful Counselor? Our Associate of Science in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration teaches students skills through transfer oriented and an industry-focused curriculum required for a career in psychology.

Throughout this program, students learn analytical skills; different theories in psychology; biological and psychological aspects of human development; how to identify diagnoses, treatments and methods in abnormal behavior; and the action of and classifications drugs.

 

Earn the associate degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology  from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

2-year

Degree Program

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62

Credit Hours

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What Will You Learn - Curriculum Overview

With a Blue Ridge CTC associate degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration, students learn necessary skills and knowledge that will lead them to become a Psychologist.

This program delivers students a general education and a foundational understanding of human behavior. The curriculum helps students to:

    • Analyze and evaluate information from quantitative and/or qualitative sources.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of different theories in psychology.
    • Apply concepts of biological and psychological aspects of human development to real-world scenarios.
    • Identify diagnoses, treatments and methods in abnormal behavior.
    • Describe the action of and classifications of drugs.

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What You Experience at Blue Ridge CTC?

Blue Ridge CTC acts as a catalyst to career goals, gives students exposure to real-time career prospects, and provides a learning environment supporting personal and professional growth.

World-class Pedagogy That Shapes Future Leaders!

Effective faculty is the backbone of any school. Our faculty are committed teachers and scholars who:

Deliver real-world learning to shape a students’ job market competency.

Impart teaching that promotes creativity and sets the base for further 4-year programs.

Extend a smart learning model that raises job prospects.

Integrate best-in-class learning formats and resources to drive focused learning.

Student Support Services and Spaces for Balanced Learning!

We provide comprehensive Student Support Services to promote student success.

Student Services provides a variety of support, including tutoring, accessibility accommodations, and more!

We provide high-tech classes, supporting labs, and study areas to promote a balanced education.

We recognize talent and celebrate performance with awards and acknowledgments.

We have supportive staff to help with personal, professional, and academic challenges.

Placement Assistance to Nurture Careers!

We support students from admission through the career search! Career Services assists students:

Find the right kind of job with a career inventory assessment.

Get assistance on resume writing and referral to participating employer partners.

With interview preparation to boost their morale and get prepared with the right narration to win job negotiations.

Get a holistic learning environment, where they are nurtured to become the next set of professionals entering the workforce.

Hands-on Training and Internship Opportunities

We are committed to providing students with real-time training and internship opportunities to enter the workforce directly after graduating.

We provide industry expert instruction to strengthen job-specific skills needed for real-world challenges.

We assist students with internship opportunities to find their way to a successful career.

We provide industry-certified expert supervision and guidance to raise students’ job prospects in the Government and Private sectors.

Our campus is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, machinery, hardware, and software required to provide the technical skills needed for real jobs.

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Learn more about alumni who successfully reached their goals by earning an education at Blue Ridge CTC!

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Worried About Paying for College? Many Options Exist for Financial Aid

Blue Ridge CTC provides need-based financial aid to qualified applicants, ensuring all students have equal access to quality education.

Whether you are a student worrying about tuition fees or are a parent assisting a child paying for college, we have a wide variety of financial resources available.

    • State and Federal Grant Programs 
    • Student Work-Study Opportunities 
    • Student Loans 
    • Special Grant Funding Opportunities
    • Blue Ridge CTC Foundation Scholarship opportunities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Blue Ridge CTC’s associate degree in Social Sciences? We can help!

Admission requirements to earn an associate degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration include a high school diploma or equivalent and a complete application packet. Students who have earned credits at other Colleges or Universities must also provide official copies of those transcripts.
To choose an Associate of Sciences degree in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration, you must consider the time to complete, cost of tuition, and quality of the instruction provided. If you need additional insight into career options, consider a free career inventory assessment before exploring course options that align with personal and professional interests.
This degree is a good option for students who want to build a strong foundation for starting or advancing in their career in Counseling. After pursuing an Associate of Science in Social Sciences with a Psychology Concentration, students may transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a career in the growing
Students do not require ACT or SAT scores to qualify. Students may need ACT or SAT scores, or free placement testing to qualify for courses such as English, Math, or Chemistry. Placement testing can be scheduled at any time during the application process.

Disclaimer

Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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