Find the Right Fit

Thinking about a career in industrial organizational psychology? Good choice. But you might be wondering if a bachelor’s degree is enough, or if you’ll need a master’s or doctorate to get there. The answer really depends on what kind of work you want to do.

Ever wondered if studying psychology means you’ll be stuck doing calculus all day? The short answer: not usually. Psychology does involve math, but the kind and amount depend a lot on what you study and your career goals. A lot of what psychologists do involves data: experiments, surveys, test scores, reaction times, brain measurements.

If you’ve ever tried to break a bad habit or tried to build a healthier routine, then you’ve already taken a small step into the world of behavioral interventions psychology. This field focuses on how behavior works, why people act the way they do, and, most importantly, how behavior can be changed in positive, practical ways.

Ever wondered if studying psychology means you’ll be stuck doing calculus all day? The short answer: not usually. Psychology does involve math, but the kind and amount depend a lot on what you study and your career goals. A lot of what psychologists do involves data: experiments, surveys, test scores, reaction times, brain measurements.

You have most likely heard of Marriage and Family Studies, Psychology, Child Development, and other social sciences. These degrees are all similar; they each study human nature and growth. However, each program focuses on different parts of human studies.

Many students enter the Marriage and Family Studies degree with specific careers in mind. At BYU-Idaho, along with many other universities, you are encouraged to choose a focus in the Marriage and Family Studies program.

When choosing a path to work with young children, understanding the distinct differences between a Child Development degree and an Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree is essential.

Do you want to use data to help people make smart money choices? If so, BYU-Idaho has four degrees that will help you reach your goals.

You're considering taking the CPA exam. Maybe you're thinking about getting an accounting degree, or maybe you've already declared you're major but aren't sure about your next steps.

“There’s going to be somebody who loves plants, who loves being outside, and who loves working hard, and that’s really what the horticulture industry is all about.”

If you enjoy working with plants, you may find yourself drawn to several different degree paths; Horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, and botany are each disciplines about plants and their health and cultivation. Although they all work with plants, they each have a different approach and focus. They serve unique purposes and prepare students for different kinds of careers.

In Idaho, we combine two areas—General Education and Special Education—into one program. This means you graduate with the skills to teach in all-inclusive classrooms.