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Double Major in Psychology

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If you’re passionate about helping people overcome addiction and understanding the complexities of human behavior, then the Psychology and Addictions & Behavioral Health double major is your path to a meaningful and rewarding career! 

This double major makes you a competitive candidate for various positions in mental health and addiction services right after graduation.

  • Immediate Career Advantages: Graduates are eligible to be Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.
  • Graduate Study: With a double major in Psychology and Addictions and Behavioral Health, you will be well-equipped to pursue graduate education in a variety of counseling and psychology specialties.

The Addictions & Behavioral Health Program is ranked #1 in New York State for Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling and is certified by:

  • The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
  • The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Psychology prepares students for any life and career path where understanding people and their behavior is important. Through high-impact activities inside and outside the classroom, students develop a host of competencies that are valued by employers including critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Psychology is one of the few major fields to offer inherently fascinating coursework that is readily applied to our everyday lives.

Career Outlook

High Demand

The need for professionals trained in addictions and behavioral health is at an all-time high.

Competitive Salary

Mental health and substance abuse social workers have a national average salary of $63,870.

Job Growth

Careers in substance abuse counseling are expected to grow much faster than average over the next decade with a projected growth of 19% (48,900 job openings annually).

Plan of Study

Students interested in completing the double major in Addictions and Behavioral Health and Psychology should declare both majors as early as possible, preferably in their first year. Double majors are assigned an advisor in both departments to guide them through the sequence of required courses.

For transfer students, your ABH and PSH advisors will work closely with you to ensure that you can complete the requirements for the double major in your last two years of study. 

For questions, please contact the Department of Healthcare Studies at (585) 395-5477 or the Department of Psychology at (585) 395-2488.

ABH/PSH Double Major Sample Plan of Study

This plan of study applies only to students who have formally declared a double major in both Psychology and Addiction and Behavioral Health. Students not double majoring in both areas of study are not permitted to substitute courses.

Note: Usually, students typically take 15 credits per semester to graduate in four years.