Bachelor’s in Psychology

According to the American Psychological Association, careers in psychology are wide-ranging and include jobs in fields like technology, business, conservation, nutritional health, and more. If you want to work as a psychologist or a mental health counselor, enrolling in one of the many available online bachelor’s in psychology degree programs can qualify for you for jobs in these fields.

According to a 2018 Learning House Report, online bachelor’s degree programs in psychology and child psychology are among the most popular programs for online students. The online mode of education can be a convenient way to study whether you’re a recent high school graduate, working professional, or someone who has commitments that may prevent you from attending a full-time on-campus program.

Online bachelor’s degree programs in psychology are a great way for aspiring psychologists to learn about the fundamentals of the human psyche and prepare for future studies at the master’s or doctoral level. Depending on the school, students may have the opportunity to choose between a:

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in psychology which tends to include modern languages as a general education requirement
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in psychology which usually has a business or economic component

Southern New Hampshire University

  • Some of the nation’s most affordable tuition rates, from a private, nonprofit, NEASC accredited university
  • Qualified students with 2.5 GPA and up may receive up to $20K in grants & scholarships
  • Multiple term start dates throughout the year. 24/7 online classroom access
  • Offering over 200 online degree programs

Online Bachelor’s Psychology Program

 
Prerequisites:

 

High school diploma or equivalent

 

 

 
Typical Duration:

 

Approximately four years of full-time study

 

 

 
No. of online colleges offering this program:

 

 

 

 
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Our ranking of the 20 best colleges offering online bachelor’s degree programs in psychology used data from trusted resources such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Factors that can be important to online students include tuition, percentage of overall students in the college engaged in distance education, career services, financial aid options, and more. Please go through our detailed methodology as well.

We’ve also added extra bits of information that you would want to know such as details about the quality of the online degree program.

 

 

1
Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, TX

Percent Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Retention Rate
70%
No. of Online Programs
60
Tuition Fees
$19,992
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (pre-professional); Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor. The pre-professional psychology program aims to prepare students for paraprofessional field that will enable them to develop a deep understanding of the relationship between psychology and Christian faith. The psychology program with a minor gives students the option of personalizing their degree with a minor in marriage and family counseling, criminal justice, intercultural studies, youth and student ministries, or another area chosen with your advisor.

Flexibility:

Fully online program

Quality Factors:
  • The university is regionally accredited by the Southern Association on Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • It is also accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 127 credit hours
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 from an accredited public or private high school, home school, or proof of high school equivalency (GED), or at least 21 hours of general education credit from an accredited college/university transfer
Differentiators:
  • Access to various digital library resources may be available
  • Access to tutoring for several key topics in classes
  • Academic advising and various online resources are also available
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

Scholarships offered to those who qualify include (visit website for a more complete list):

  • Academic Scholarships (New First Time Freshmen)
  • Academic Scholarships (New Transfer Students)
  • Assemblies of God Minister & Missionary Grants
  • Donor Scholarships
2
Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, OH

Percent Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Retention Rate
50%
No. of Online Programs
22
Tuition Fees
$13,080
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s in Psychology. The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills that prepare students for a variety of careers in the mental health and human services fields.

Flexibility:

Fully online program

Quality Factors:
  • Union Institute & University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit Hours:
  • 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 transfer credit hours earned from programs with grades C or higher from accredited institutions may be accepted
Differentiators:
  • Various electives on offer are alcohol and drug abuse counseling, multicultural issues in child development, criminal behavior, art therapy: theories and methods, mindfulness based therapies
  • Students may be required to complete a capstone project
  • Optional concentrations include — forensic psychology, addictions studies and holistic psychology
  • Access to various digital library
  • Advising, professional development guidance and various online resources are also available
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:
  • AmeriCorps Alumni Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Visit the school website for more information.

3
American Public University System, Charles Town, WV

Percent Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Retention Rate
98%
No. of Online Programs
160
Tuition Fees
$6,480
Program Offered:

Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. The program is intended for students who plan to work in public-facing professions such as politics, law, counseling, human services, education, law enforcement, military service, human-computer interaction, and public management.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Monthly-basis program
Quality Factors:
  • American Public University is a SARA-approved institution
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from previously attended institutions for programs for which the student has acquired a 2.0 grade point average
Differentiators:
  • Books may be provided online at no cost if you are enrolled in the program for credit
  • Access to a variety of scholarly materials and research assistance
Type of Institute:

Private, for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

For those who qualify, the university offers the following scholarships:

  • Brady Cobin Law Group 2019 Scholarship
  • Annual Community Volunteer Scholarship
  • Adrian Rubin Scholarship

(Visit the school website for details)

4
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC

Percent Receiving Financial Aid
94%
Retention Rate
69%
No. of Online Programs
15
Tuition Fees
$2,982
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. The program is specifically designed to provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the biological, social, and cultural aspects of behavior.

Flexibility:

Fully online program

Quality Factors:
  • Fayetteville State University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from previously attended institutions for programs for which the student has acquired a 2.0 grade point average
Differentiators:
  • Elective on offer is biology
  • Optional concentration in biopsychology is also offered
  • Students may be required to complete a research project as a culminating graduation requirement
  • Access to scholarly materials available at the on-campus library as well as its various online services and resources
  • Professional advisors are assigned to students
  • Academic advising and student support services are available
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:
  • 1867 Endowed Scholarship
  • Barbara Massey Endowed Scholarship

Visit the school website for more information. Scholarships are offered to students who qualify.

5
University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL

Percent Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Retention Rate
77%
No. of Online Programs
31
Tuition Fees
$9,516
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. The program helps students become familiar with common theoretical and research perspectives in psychology while also studying topics of particular interest and value

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Program starts in spring and fall
Quality Factors:
  • University of Illinois Springfield is a SARA-approved institution
  • Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit Hours:
  • 121 credit hours
  • Transfer GPA is used for students entering the university with 30+ transferable hours
Differentiators:
  • Individualized Concentration is offered for online students
  • During some semesters, students in psychology courses may volunteer for and participate in approved research projects in order to receive course-related extra credit
  • Access to scholarly materials available at the online library services
  • Online program coordinators are assigned to students
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:
  • UIS Institutional Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Visit the school website to read the complete list of scholarships. Scholarships are only awarded to those who qualify.

6
Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
N/A
Retention Rate
N/A
No. of Online Programs
28
Tuition Fees
$7,440
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Through this program, students may be able to apply, evaluate and analyse different domains of psychology, such as cognitive, behavioral, physiological, humanistic, socio-cultural, and psychodynamic, and learn how to apply the development of principles of behaviour in society

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Offered in two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters and two 6-week terms in the summer
  • Approximately six start dates each calendar year
Quality Factors:
  • Charter Oak State College is a SARA-approved institution
  • Licensed and accredited by the State of Connecticut
  • Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
  • Member of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from previously attended institutions for programs for which the student has acquired a 2.0 grade point average
Differentiators:
  • Optional concentrations include life span, social/behavioral, cognition and learning and general psychology
  • Students may also be required to complete a capstone project
  • Access to scholarly materials and various online resources are available for research
  • Students may avail of online tutoring and assistance
Type of Institute:

Public online college

Scholarships Offered:

 

These are just a few of the scholarships that the Charter Oak State College Foundation offers to those who qualify:

  • Delores Bell Memorial Scholarship
  • John & Elizabeth Blennerhassett Endowed Scholarship

Visit the school website for details.

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Indiana University-East, Richmond, IN

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
95%
Retention Rate
65%
No. of Online Programs
16
Tuition Fees
$6,727
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Students may gain an understanding of themselves and the behavior of others, as well as broad-based problem solving skills. They will be prepared to work in a wide range of settings, including mental health clinics, social welfare agencies, government, personnel departments, and business and industry.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online
  • May require attending a scheduled online event organized by the instructor
Quality Factors:
  • Indiana University East is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • 64 hours can be accepted in transfer from 2-year institutions or community colleges
Differentiators:
  • Program is not self-paced. Students may be required to follow a schedule of activities and assignments for each week or unit
  • Students required to complete a capstone project from either readings and research in psychology or senior seminar
  • Advisors may work with individual students to develop personalized plans of study for academic success
  • Access to virtual research resources such as ebooks, subject guides databases as well as research assistance from the campus library
  • Online writing guidance from the writing center
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:

A few of the scholarships that the university offers to those who qualify:

  • Academic achievements’ scholarship
  • Chancellor’s scholarship
  • IU East Valedictorian and Salutatorion scholarship
8
Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
96%
Retention Rate
56%
No. of Online Programs
7
Tuition Fees
$7,700
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. The program can equip you to qualify for jobs such as psychiatric or behavioral health technician, social work assistant or caseworker, market research analyst, human resources specialist, labor relations manager, and director of community services

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Classes offered in spring, summer and fall
Quality Factors:
  • Kentucky State University is a SARA-approved institution
  • Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from another accredited college or university from programs with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, or from other sources
Differentiators:
  • Electives on offer include industrial/organizational psychology, social psychology, psychological assessment, theories of psychotherapy and psychology practicum
  • Optional concentrations include learning and motivation, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology, sensation and perception and social cognition
  • Online tutoring services 24 hours a day, 7-days a week
  • Access to an online bookstore, an online course management system, an online library and an online tuition payment system
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:

 

For those who qualify, the scholarships include:

  • Kentucky State University Academic Scholarship
  • Kentucky State University Returning Student Scholarship
  • Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

For details, please visit the school website.

9
San Diego Christian College, Santee, CA

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Retention Rate
51%
No. of Online Programs
9
Tuition Fees
$21,712
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. The program covers essential topics in psychology and research methods with a focus on the biological, cognitive, and social basis of all behaviors.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Each term is 5-weeks long
  • Classes are held asynchronously, using a variety of interactive online learning activities to complete the program objectives
Quality Factors:
  • The university is regionally accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • 123 credit hours
  • A maximum of half the required credits may be satisfied by transfer credits from a two-year college where the student’s overall GPA was at least 2.5
  • A maximum of 24 credits hours may be awarded for alternative work and experience
Differentiators:
  • Students may be required to complete a research and capstone projects in creative and critical thinking, research capstone I and II, and research capstone statistics
  • Access to library resources such as research help, online databases, media, and ebooks
  • Academic and exploratory advising, online career development guidance are available
Type of Institute:

Private; not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

Scholarships offered to those who qualify include (visit website for a more complete list):

Aletheia Honors Program

  • Academic Scholarship
10
University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Retention Rate
82%
No. of Online Programs
27
Tuition Fees
$16,800
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. The program includes studies about diverse psychology disciplines including sport and injury, cultural diversity, and human sexuality.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online
  • Most classes start every five weeks year round
  • Accelerated program, which students may be able to complete in as few as 22 months
Quality Factors:
  • The University of Mary is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 124 semester credits
  • A maximum of 92 semester credits may be transferred from previously attended institutions for programs in which the student earned a minimum grade of C
Differentiators:
  • Option of completing an internship and a research project as capstone project
  • Most psychology majors also complete one or more minors in various fields. Popular minor programs for psychology students include addiction counseling, criminal justice and theology
  • Academic advising, online tutoring and career services offered by the university
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:
  • The Sister Thomas Welder Leadership Scholarship
  • The Catholic Scholar’s Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to only those why qualify. Please visit the school website for more information.

 

 

11
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Retention Rate
82%
No. of Online Programs
20
Tuition Fees
$3,728
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. The program offers comprehensive exposure to the prominent theories and concepts of modern psychology.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Classes are taught in the sixteen-week full semester format
  • Classes are not self-paced. The instructor may set log-in dates and times as well as assignment deadlines.
Quality Factors:
  • North Carolina Central University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • 124 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 total transfer credits from accredited community colleges may be accepted for programs in which the student may have acquired a grade of C or higher
Differentiators:
  • Four concentrations are available — clinical and developmental psychology, applied and social psychology, behavior, brain and cognition, and applied experiential learning
  • Academic advisor is available to assist in program planning and other requirements for academic success
  • Online tutoring and advising services are available
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:
  • Soaring Eagle Scholarship
  • Rising Eagle Scholarship
  • Eagle in Flight Scholarship

Visit the school website to view the complete list. Scholarships are awarded to only those students who qualify.

 

 

12
Florida International University, Miami, FL

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
89%
Retention Rate
90%
No. of Online Programs
72
Tuition Fees
$4,721
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. The program offers excellent training in how to understand human behavior using scientifically rigorous and research-based methods.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • The program starts in the fall, spring or summer
  • The classes are not self-paced and may require adherence to submission deadlines. Some may also require online group projects.
Quality Factors:
  • Florida International University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred from regionally and nationally accredited institutions
Differentiators:
  • Electives on offer are independent research and independent field experience
  • Fully online students can also join and graduate through the FIU Honors College, a much-respected accomplishment
  • Access to library resources, e-books and e-journals
  • Student services such as advising and success coaching are available
  • Each student may be assigned a personal success coach for guidance
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:

The university offers several institutional scholarships to students who qualify. A few of these are:

  • Harvey L. Young Family Foundation Scholarship
  • Dean’s Advisory Board Scholarship

Lucille E. Snaith Memorial Scholarship Endowment

 

 

13
University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
85%
Retention Rate
71%
No. of Online Programs
18
Tuition Fees
$5,175
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. The program enables students to understand major concepts, discoveries, and historical trends in psychology.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online degree completion programs for students who have completed core coursework at other institutions
Quality Factors:
  • University of Houston-Downtown is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • The university accepts transfer credits from previously attended institutions for programs in which the student acquired a minimum 2.0 transfer grade point average
Differentiators:
  • Electives on offer include subjects from upper-level psychology, sociology or social work
  • Access to various print and online scholarly materials and resources as well as other assistance
  • Academic advising services are also available
  • Option of completing internships alongside their academic training. Field experiences may be recommended for students who do not have professional experience in psychology, but can also be undertaken by professionals who wish to explore experiences in areas apart from their own
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:

Scholarships offered to those who qualify include (visit website for a more complete list):

  • UHD Merit Scholarships
  • Transfer Students Scholarships
  • Continuing Students Scholarships

 

14
Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Retention Rate
71%
No. of Online Programs
53
Tuition Fees
$5,180
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. The program may equip students with communication skills, the ability to collect, organize, analyze and interpret data, and an understanding of human behavior

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Some projects may require online class meetings or may require students to attend examinations on campus or at some other testing center
Quality Factors:
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • A maximum of 65 semester hours of credit transferred from previously attended accredited two-year institutions may be accepted
Differentiators:
  • Students may be required to complete a research project as a part of the program
  • Students may choose to complete a concentration in prevention specialist or substance abuse that may help them to transition into jobs such as counselor-in-training
  • Scholarly materials from the library and research assistance is available
  • Access to advising services, academic tutoring may be available
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:
  • Purple Prestige Transfer Scholarship
  • Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Please visit the school website for details. Scholarships are offered to eligible students only.

 

 

15
University of Providence, Great Falls, MT

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Retention Rate
52%
No. of Online Programs
9
Tuition Fees
$24,968
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. The program enables students to gain critical thinking skills by studying and applying various psychological paradigms to problem-solving combined with data analysis with the help of scientific methods.

Flexibility:
  • On-campus weekend sessions or online hybrid classes
  • Classes are conducted in combined formats: synchronous and asynchronous
Quality Factors:
  • University of Providence is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • The university accepts transfer credits from previously attended institutions for programs in which the student acquired a minimum 2.0 transfer grade point average
Differentiators:
  • Four specialized concentrations and one generalist concentration are offered to students
  • Students may be required to take internships and field experiences to complete credit hours
  • Access to various print and online scholarly materials and resources as well as other assistance
  • The writing and critical thinking center provides online consultations to students
  • The university provides online bookstore for students to select and order course materials online
Type of Institute:

Private; not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

These are just a few of the scholarships the college offers to eligible students:

  • Academic Merit Scholarship
  • University of Providence Catholic Scholars

Visit the school website to see the complete list.

 

 

16
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Retention Rate
73%
No. of Online Programs
36
Tuition Fees
$3,990
Program Offered:

Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology; Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Although there are submission deadlines, classes are asynchronous
  • Classes are held in 8-week or 16-week sessions
Quality Factors:
  • Fort Hays State University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • 124 credit hours
  • Transfer credits may be accepted from previously attended accredited institutions in programs where the student has acquired a minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
Differentiators:
  • Both programs consist of same coursework, but the differences are:
  • Students opting for BS in Psychology are required to complete 20 hours of coursework in Natural Science and/or Mathematics
  • Students opting for BA in Psychology are required to complete a 20-hour sequence of out-of-department courses as approved by the psychology faculty. The students also need to complete 10 hours of a single foreign language.
  • The programs include theoretical curriculum but also features an emphasis on experiential learning
  • Students may be required to engage in local internships with community agencies, visit clinical practice locations for a hands-on look
  • Various scholarly materials, services and facilities are available to online students through the library website
  • Guidance and resources from the writing center are also available
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:
  • Norma Jean Dole Steele and Gloria Dole Nelson Scholarship
  • Robert and Carolyn Rosebaugh
  • FHSU Distinguished Scholars Program

Scholarships are offered only to those who qualify. Visit school website for details.

 

 

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Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Retention Rate
79%
No. of Online Programs
21
Tuition Fees
$25,260
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology. The program strives to provide students an overall understanding of psychological concepts, consisting of counseling theory, applied psychology, cross-cultural psychology and research methods.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Classes are offered in an accelerated 10-week program format for the convenience of working adult students
  • Classes begin in January, April, July and October
Quality Factors:
  • Chaminade university has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • The master of science in counseling psychology, school counseling program is accredited under the Teacher Education Accreditation Counseling Quality Principles
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • Transfer credits may be accepted from previously attended accredited institutions in programs where the student has acquired a minimum of grade C
Differentiators:
  • Students may be required to complete a capstone project — senior seminar in psychology
  • Students may be eligible to qualify for membership in Psi Chi International Honor Society
  • Access to various library resources such as online databases and catalogs
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

These are just a few of the scholarships that the university offers to those who qualify:

  • Catholic Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
  • Presidential Scholarship

Visit the school website to know more.

 

 

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LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Retention Rate
78%
No. of Online Programs
31
Tuition Fees
$29,630
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Designed from field-experienced experts, this program is beneficial to those interested in pursuing careers in counseling, social services, probation and parole, to name a few.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online, flexible format
  • Classes are offered in an accelerated format for the convenience of working adult students
Quality Factors:
  • LeTourneau University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • A total of 120 credit hours
  • Transfer credits may be accepted from previously attended accredited institutions in programs where the student has acquired a minimum of grade C
Differentiators:
  • Students may be required to complete a capstone project
  • Access to a variety of scholarly resources and services from the library
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:

Options are available for those who qualify. Some of the awards given by the university are:

  • Bruce McMilan Jr. Endowed Scholarship
  • Columbia Energy Endowed Scholarship
  • Rhonda Brock Memorial Endowed Scholarship

To view the complete list, please visit the school website.

 

 

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Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
96%
Retention Rate
64%
No. of Online Programs
40
Tuition Fees
$3,927
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology; Online Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Both programs equip students for professions such as vocational counselor, school psychologist, professional counselor or therapist, forensic psychologist, sports psychologist, among other professions, according to their website. Elective courses taken in the program offer students a glimpse of some specialties available to study, such as psychology of sports and exercises.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Asynchronous
  • Start and end dates for classes as well as due dates for all assignments and assessments are specified
Quality Factors:
  • Western New Mexico University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 120 credit hours
  • Up to 90 transfer credits for programs from previously attended institutions may be accepted
Differentiators:
  • The difference in both the programs are:
  • Students opting for BS in Psychology are required to opt for mathematics or computer science beyond general education
  • Students opting for BA in Psychology are required to complete any upper division Spanish subject.
  • Students may complete an experiential capstone project to develop their professional skills and may also opt for an internship to gain practical experience
  • Electives on offer are criminal psychology, health psychology, psychology of prejudice, human sexuality, interpersonal psychology and psychology of sports and exercises
  • Access to the electronic resources and services of the library is available
  • Students may avail of online live tutoring
  • Academic advising and guidance from the writing center are also available
Type of Institute:

Public

Scholarships Offered:

These are a few of the scholarships listed on the website:

  • Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship
  • National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships are available to only those who qualify. Visit the website for more information.

 

 

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Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA

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Percent Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Retention Rate
75%
No. of Online Programs
22
Tuition Fees
$30,690
Program Offered:

Online Bachelor’s in Psychology. Students can pursue either a bachelor’s of arts or a bachelor’s of science degree program with a major in psychology. The program is best fit for students who are seeking a strong foundational curriculum in psychology.

Flexibility:
  • Fully online program
  • Classes offered in spring, summer and fall
Quality Factors:
  • Mary Baldwin University is a SARA-approved institution
  • It is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Credit Hours:
  • A minimum of 126 semester hours
  • A maximum of 90 credit hours may be transferred from another accredited college or university from programs with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, or from other sources
Differentiators:
  • Areas of emphasis offered are: child psychology, elder care, forensic psychology, mental health, and occupational and physical therapy
  • Long-established internship and volunteer opportunities with agencies are offered
  • The program includes real-world experience and career preparation in the form of an internship in addition to online coursework. Internships involve a community service component
  • Academic resource centre’s facilities such as online tutoring in specific subjects and writing skills and digital workshop material are available
  • Access to the electronic resources and print books of the library
Type of Institute:

Private, not-for-profit

Scholarships Offered:
  • Loyalty Fund Scholarship
  • First Responder Scholarship
  • The Augusta Healthcare, Inc.: Kinnaird Scholarship

To know more, please visit the school website. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students only.

 

 

 

Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2018-19, National Center for Education Statistics, http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/

While typical coursework in a psychology degree program covers a host of subjects that can help you understand the workings of the human mind, specializations can help you focus on one or more aspects of the field.

Choosing a specialization of your choice can help put you on the path to achieving your career aspirations. One of the advantages of an online program is that you are not limited to colleges that are nearby. As an online student, you can enroll in a college that offers the specialization of your choice. Listed below are just some of the options you may have.

  • Addictions: This specialization can help you understand the how people’s habits or the activities they carry out can develop into addictions and how they can be treated.
  • Applied psychology: This concentration will help you learn to use research to understand human behavior in different environments and to develop real-world solutions for use in a variety of different settings like businesses, marketing and education.
  • Child and adolescent development: You can learn how children grow and develop, how they their thoughts change as they grow up and how to apply this knowledge to work with them in a variety of settings like schools, community centers and hospitals.
  • Forensic psychology: This concentration can teach you to apply psychological concepts and theories to a variety of different criminal justice settings – from understanding the motivation behind different types of criminal behavior to issues facing the legal system.

A bachelor’s degree in psychology can prepare you to work in different settings. Depending on your specialization, you may be able to obtain a job immediately after your bachelor’s degree in psychology as a training and development specialist or in human resources. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that people in these occupations can have a degree in educational or organizational psychology. While most counseling roles require at least a graduate degree you may also be able to obtain work as a mental health counselor after your bachelor’s degree. According to O*NET, 34 percent of mental health counselors stated that they had a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

The table below lists the different careers you can have along with their related wages, employment prospects and job growth.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
 
Average Salary
$47,660
 
Projected Job Openings
319,400
 
Projected Job Growth
25%
Mental health and substance abuse social workers typically help clients with mental illnesses or addictions. They may provide information on services, such as support groups and 12-step programs, to help clients cope with their illness. Many clinical social workers function in these roles as well. Although most social workers work in an office, they may spend time visiting clients. If you are interested to pursue this field, you may at least need a bachelor’s degree in social work for entry-level administrative positions. Clinical positions usually require a master’s degree in social work, which generally takes two years to complete. Overall employment in this occupation is projected to grow 16 percent by 2026, according to the BLS report. The report further shows California (employment: 16,920; annual mean wage: $ 73,150), New York (employment: 11,020; annual mean wage: $ 64,750), and Pennsylvania (employment: 7,920; annual mean wage: $ 39,510) among the states with the highest level of employment in this occupation.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
 
Average Salary
$55,690
 
Projected Job Openings
91,800
 
Projected Job Growth
4%
Software developers typically manage the entire development process for a software program. They usually start with asking about the customer plans, and identifying the core functionality that they need. Then, software developers determine user requirements that are unrelated to the functions of the software, design the program and give instructions to programmers, who write computer code and test it. To pursue the career of software development, candidates usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. According to the BLS, jobs in this field are projected to grow 24 percent by 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Software developers may be needed to respond to an increased demand for computer software. California (employment: 14,140; annual mean wage: $ 95,820), Texas (employment: 7,230; annual mean wage: $ 48,350) and New York (employment: 4,870; annual mean wage: $ 72,110) are the states with the highest employment level for this occupation, as stated by the BLS.
Public Relations Specialists
 
Average Salary
$62,810
 
Projected Job Openings
274,600
 
Projected Job Growth
7%
Public Relations Specialists are typically in charge of managing an organization’s communication with the public, including consumers, investors, reporters, and other media specialists. These professionals can write press releases, contact people in the media to broadcast their work. They also usually evaluate advertising and promotion programs to determine whether they are compatible with their organization’s public relations efforts. To become a public relations specialist, you typically at least require a bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, English, or related field. The BLS states that employment in this field is projected to grow 9 percent by 2026. States with the highest employment level in public relations include New York (employment: 27,120; annual mean wage: $ 79,700), California (employment: 24,810; annual mean wage: $ 80,090), and Texas (employment: 24,780; annual mean wage: $ 60,800).

Source: 2020 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2019-29 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov.

Mental health counselors help people work through difficult situations in their lives and treat their mental and emotional problems. A mental health counselor may provide treatment to individuals, couples, families or groups to help them cope with everything from job stresses and marital problems to low self-esteem, anxiety and suicidal impulses. Depending on their field of expertise, mental health counselors work with people of different ages and capabilities in a number of different settings.

Step 1: Needed prerequisites:

 

According to the BLS, individuals who want to become mental health counselors should be compassionate, patient and willing to listen to others speak about their problems. Being able to build trust with your patients is also a critical skill to have along with good interpersonal skills.

 

Step 2: Education / work experience required:

 

The BLS clubs both mental health counselors and substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors together stating that most positions require at least a bachelor’s degree. However, the minimum education required for a mental health counselor to practice can vary on the setting they work in or the state they live in.

 

 

Certifications

Professional certifications are not typically mandatory but they can demonstrate your expertise in a particular aspect of mental health counseling. Some certifications you can qualify for after earning a bachelor’ degree in psychology include:

As you can see from the examples above, the fields you can develop your expertise in are highly varied which is why many of these professional certifications require you to have some amount of work experience. You usually need to renew certifications periodically.

Licensure

According to the BLS, licensing requirements vary from state-to-state. All counselors in private practices need to have a graduate degree and need to be licensed. However, educational and licensing requirements outside of private practice can vary depending on your chosen field of practice. It is best to check with your state board for accurate and up-to-date information.

How to fund their education is often one of the topmost questions in a student’s mind. Fortunately, there are plenty of scholarships available for eligible students of psychology that may help ease some of this burden. Scholarships, grants and loans may be offered by federal agencies, universities, private foundations and businesses. We’ve listed a few scholarships below to help you get started on your search.

The type of industry you are most likely to find a job in can vary depending on where you live and your specialization. This table shows states and metropolitan areas where you are likely to find the highest levels of employment for managers in this occupation.

By States
By Metropolitan
StateEmploymentAnual Mean Wage
District of Columbia20,690$149,120
California69,780$146,910
New Jersey15,360$143,410
Virginia17,990$134,140
New York16,620$132,710
Texas25,630$124,450
Maryland14,510$122,040
Georgia0$109,440
Florida26,560$98,800
Tennessee16,600$80,790
MetropolitanEmploymentAnual Mean Wage
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA16,220$168,900
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA23,320$148,070
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV40,050$144,230
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA25,130$142,320
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD6,890$140,870
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH7,520$135,550
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA8,270$133,940
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI7,350$133,810
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA16,760$117,040
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL9,050$98,830

Advancing in this field typically requires a master’s or a doctoral degree. Over 60 percent of mental health counselors and 30 percent of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors reporting to O*Net state they hold a master’s degree.

Some counseling jobs may require a minimum entry-level education a master’s or a doctoral degree. For example, school counselors typically hold an education specialist degree (Ed.S), which is a graduate degree. Master’s degree holders can also work as counselors in a variety of fields such as marriage and family therapy. You can learn more about counseling and the required degrees here.

Apart from working as a psychologist in a number of different settings, doctoral degrees can also make you eligible to work in research and academia.

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