3+1 Program – Psychology

Overview

About the program

Marion Tech and Franklin University have partnered
for a 3+1 program toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology!

Interested in a Degree in Psychology?

You’re in luck! Marion Tech offers an Associate’s Degree with a concentration in Psychology that will start you on your way in one of the most respected, most in-demand, and most versatile fields in the country. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Psychology is consistently one of the top degrees in the country and applies to a wide range of careers.

3+1 Partnership with Franklin University

You can now earn 90 hours (3 years) toward your Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Marion Tech and finish your degree in one final year at Franklin University! Take your first three years close to home — and at community college tuition rates — then finish your Psychology Bachelor of Science degree online through Franklin!

Complete your bachelor’s degree at Marion Tech, entirely online or a combination of both. Get Started Here!

What You Will Learn

In this degree, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Psychology, including the basis for clinical and counseling psychology, developmental studies, organizational psychology, substance abuse/addiction treatment, human resources studies, and many others.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Human resource assistants with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology earn an average of $40,000/year.
Training and development specialists with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology earn an average of $60,980/year.
Psychological counselors with a Master’s Degree in Psychology earn an average of $82,180/year.
Those with Doctoral Degrees in Psychology in administrative roles typically earn an average of $94,340/year.

Careers Using Your Degree in Psychology (Note: This is not an exhaustive list.)

Associate’s Degree Level*


Addiction Rehabilitation	Assistant Childcare Specialist	Certified Mental Health Technician	Corrections/Police Officer
Human Services Assistant	Home care aide	Behavioral Health Specialist	Human Resources Assistant
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant	Psychological Case Technician	Youth Counselor

Bachelor’s Degree Level*


All of the above and…	Activities Director	Admissions Director	Animal Therapy Trainer
Career Counselor/Analyst	Caseworker	Child Development Specialist	Child Welfare Caseworker
Coach	Correctional Treatment Specialist	Corrections Officer	Criminal/Forensic Specialist
Data Analyst	Disability Case Manager/Policy Analyst	Human Resources	Analyst/Specialist/Recruiter
Labor Relations/Supervisor /Specialist/Analyst/Manager	Market Research Analyst	Patient Resources Specialist	Police Officer
Polygraph Examiner/Analyst	Preschool Teacher	Psychiatric Aide/Attendant/Technician	Psychological Stress Evaluator
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist	Probation/Parole Officer	Public Relations Representative	Research Assistant
Social Services Assistant	Substance Abuse Counselor	Training and Development Specialist	IT/Systems Analyst
Veterans Representative	Victim’s Advocate

Master’s Degree Level*


All of the above and…	Clinical Psychology	Developmental Psychology	Family Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology	Forensic Psychology	Health/Sports Psychology	Industrial/Organizational/Human Resources Psychologist
Marketing analyst	College instructor	Researcher	School Psychologist
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation/ Consultation

Doctoral Degree Level*


All of the above and…	Administrator	Career Services Practitioner	Educational Consultant/Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist	Human Resource Manager	Marketing Director	Researcher
Private Practice Psychologist	Political Strategist	Staff Psychologist	Law Enforcement Practitioner
University Administrator, Chair or Dean