Students looking to pursue their dreams of a bachelor’s degree in psychology in the state of Alaska have more and more options to meet their educational goals. The state of Alaska is often considered to be remote state. Because of this, Alaska is not seen as a state with many options for higher education. With the rise of online learning in recent years and more and more educational opportunities becoming available, students have more options than ever.
Alaska Pacific University
Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services
Alaska Pacific University (APU) was established as Alaska Methodist University in 1957. It was renamed Alaska Pacific University in 1978. The university places a strong emphasis on real-world learning. It hires only instructors with exceptional practical experience for each learning area. The Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department offers students a dynamic curriculum based on the principles of:
- promoting passion
- providing purpose
- producing professionalism
- preparing products.
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology
The Psychology Department provides its students with a framework of basic psychological theory while also branching into applying these concepts to practical and clinical situations. This small liberal arts university believes in a non-traditional learning style, which lends itself to both a traditional education as well as online learning. The courses are as non-traditional as their teaching approach. With course offerings like Wilderness Therapy, Ecopsychology and Positive Psychology students will be exposed to both traditional and non-traditional concepts.
Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Contact
Alaska Pacific University
Office of Admissions
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 564-8248
E-mail: admissions@alaskapacific.edu
https://www.alaskapacific.edu/programs/ba-counseling-psychology/
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
The Human Services Department at APU prepares students for a career in many different helping professions. Students, as well as graduates of this program, are prepared to work in these and many other helping professions:
• Juvenile justice
• Community wellness
• Domestic violence
• Mental health
• Elders needs
• Disability services
• Substance abuse
• Group counseling
Students in the Human Services Department work to better understand these and other areas:
• Scope of the Human Services field-theory and application
• Management, interviewing skills, group facilitation and record keeping
• Research principles for professional reading, evaluation, and agency needs
• Professional writing skills
Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Contact
Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 564-8248
E-mail: admissions@alaskapacific.edu
It is now quite possible for natives of Alaska to receive their Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology without having to leave the state. In years past this may not have been possible. With online opportunities growing, more opportunities for a psychology education in Alaska are possible.