BA vs. BS in Psychology

All Psychology Schools Tip: When you're considering working toward a bachelor degree in Psychology, you should research the differences between the two types of bachelors degrees. A BA in Psychology is a Bachelor in Arts Degree with a major in Psychology. For this bachelor degree in psychology, emphasis is normally on General Education and the Humanities, in addition to Psychology. Meanwhile, a BS in Psychology is a Bachelor in Science degree with a major in Psychology. This degree emphasizes psychological theory by using scientific methods. There are many human service jobs that require either a BA (or a BS) in Psychology or a related field. Although the Bachelor’s in Psychology is considered a paraprofessional degree, how this translates into a position in the field is quite varied. For example, you may choose to work in a setting where the Bachelor's Degree is the highest degree required or in one where BA and BS personnel are supervised by people with masters or doctoral degrees. There are often pay, role and autonomy differences in the workplace between employees with undergraduate degrees, like the AA and BA, and those with graduate degrees. Work positions in mental health, child and family services, government human services, and disabilities services are a few of the potential options that may be available to you with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.