Psychology
Austin Community College’s Psychology Program allows you to learn the inner workings of the mind. Through resources and guidance from expert faculty, you’ll graduate with broad knowledge in human behavior and mental process. Students will be prepared to continue studies into healthy and abnormal brain function, language development, and motor skills at a four-year institution.
Pride Points
University transfer degree
Psychology scholarship opportunities
Fulbright Scholar faculty
Career & Salary Information
Psychology graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers. Here are just a few you might want to consider.
Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.
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Art Therapists
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
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Clinical Psychologists
Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
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Counseling Psychologists
Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
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Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
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Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
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Marriage and Family Therapists
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
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Mental Health Counselors
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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School Psychologists
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
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Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.