APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY
You’re the kind of person who helps others maximize their strengths
and reach their full potential in work and life. You enjoy helping
people leverage their talents to achieve success. As one of the
few community colleges in the country to offer an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Applied Psychology,
Northampton will help you gain the foundational
knowledge you need to transfer to a four-year
program or go to work with
local organizations.
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
»» Careers in applied psychology fields are diverse and plentiful. You can branch out as therapeutic support staff (TSS) in
schools or clinical settings, as a teacher’s aide or counselor, or as a TSS worker in behavioral health or rehabilitation services
»» You’ll build from the ground up! You’ll be introduced to the general principles of psychology as they’re applied to
work, relationships and growth. This includes perception, learning development, motivation, emotion, therapy, and
communication.
»» NCC has transfer agreements in place with seven state colleges and universities that will help you pick up right where you
leave off after your four semesters of study.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
»» What are the differences between normal and abnormal development processes? You’ll be able to answer this question and
identify these processes and behaviors.
»» You’ll become at ease with working with clients and demonstrating skills such as active listening, processing, responding, and
expressing empathy.
»» You’ll sharpen both your interview and writing skills and be able to use your notes and treatment summaries to identify
client’s needs and document treatment.
WHERE CAN YOU TRANSFER?
»» Penn State University—Human Development and Family »»
Studies, or Applied Psychology
»»
»» Lehigh University—Psychology Program
»»
»» Kutztown University—Psychology Program
Cedar Crest College—Applied Psychology Program
Marywood University—Psychology, Clinical Track
University of Scranton—Counseling and Human
Services Program
»» East Stroudsburg University—Applied Psychology Program
WHOM SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Professors Jennifer Bradley and Jeffrey Armstrong are ready to talk to you about the program! Contact
jbradley@northampton.edu or jarmstrong@northampton.edu, or call Jennifer Bradley at 570.369.1828.
Ready to enroll, or have admissions and enrollment-related questions? Call 610.861.5500.
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