PSYCHOLOGYPsychology is the study of human as well as animal behavior. It is the study and understanding of normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception, developmental, and individual differences. Psychology allows one to acquire skills in research, information gathering, and analytical thinking. Psychology involves many areas of specialization, which may include behavioral neuroscience, cognitive, clinical, educational, social, developmental, and organizational psychology.
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According to the National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring
2008 Salary Survey, beggining salaries for graduates
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology start
at about $35,000 a year. With a Master's degree an
average salary starts at about $35,000. With a Doctoral
degree an average salary starts at $73,000.
Link To UNF Program The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
