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Online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

A bachelor’s in psychology provides you with an educational background appropriate to a liberal arts program, prepares you for a variety of career opportunities and helps you build a strong foundation for graduate study.

 

Mission and Goals 

The purpose of the bachelor's in psychology is to provide a liberal arts education, giving students the foundation for graduate study or preparing students for careers in the field of psychology.

ONLINE BACHELOR'S IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM GOALS:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
  • Understand & apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretations of findings
  • Respect & use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes
  • Recognize & apply psychology principles to personal, social, and organizational issues

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Can You Get a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Online?

You can earn a BS or BA in Psychology with the online bachelor’s in psychology degree program at University of the Cumberlands. Our courses offer the insight, relevance and value you’d expect from one of the best online schools around. Each class is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of different aspects of the world of psychology and how to apply learnings to the real world even as you take your psychology classes online. Courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Intro to Counseling
  • Basic Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychology of Personality
  • Abnormal Psychology

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Degree Requirements for a Bachelor of Psychology Online 

As part of University of the Cumberlands’ Bachelor in Psychology online degree requirements, each student must complete at least 120 semester hours, including those within the major and the coursework.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY—40 semester hours as follows: 
 
Required Core Psychology Courses—16 hours: 

Electives—24 hours selected from the following: 

*Recommended for students planning to attend graduate school.

**Recommended for students planning to enter the clinical field

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree plus a world language through the intermediate level.

Minor in Psychology 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY— 21 semester hours as follows: 

Required Core Psychology Courses—6 hours:

Five courses selected from the following: 15 hours 

Students can take ONLY two 200-level electives for the minor in Psychology

*Students who choose to take BOTH PSYC 234 and 244 may take ONE additional 200-level psychology course to satisfy their minor electives. Also, students who take these two courses may also choose from additional courses for which PSYC 234 and 244 are prerequisites (PSYC 431, 436, 438).

Minor in Sport and Wellness Psychology 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SPORT AND WELLNESS PSYCHOLOGY— 21 semester hours as follows:

Note: Only core classes can be duplicated with a major or concentration.

Associate of Science with a Major in Psychology 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITHA MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY—18 semester hours as follows:

Required Core Courses—18 hours:

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What Can I Do with a Psychology Degree?

When you graduate from one of the best online psychology degree programs from a fully accredited institution like University of the Cumberlands, you have a wide range of career prospects available to you. UC offers one of the best undergraduate psychology programs in Kentucky for those interested in making a real difference in the lives of others and for your career. Graduates from UC’s undergraduate psychology online degree program can find potential careers in:

PSYCHOLOGIST1

A psychology degree from University of the Cumberlands can help you start your journey on a number of career paths, from psychotherapist to clinical psychologist. The need for qualified psychologists is expected to grow 8 percent by 2030. Currently, the median annual salary for these mental health professionals is $81,040.

POSTSECONDARY INSTRUCTOR2

Perhaps instead of practicing, you’re more interested in passing along what you’ve learned. With a median annual salary of $79,640, employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 12 percent over the next decade.

Or you could pursue a career in other fields altogether. With the solid foundation of critical thinking and people skills a psychology degree provides, you’ll be well prepared to pursue a variety of professional careers – from front-line sales to back-office management.

CAREERS

  • School Psychologist
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Child Study Team Director
  • Early Intervention School Psychologist
  • Applied Behavior Specialist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Staff Psychologist
  • Neuropsychology Director
  • Psychology Instructor
  • Professor of Psychology
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • And more 

$81,040   Median Annual Pay for Psychologists1

1Psychologists
2Postsecondary Teachers

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More Information on Bachelor's of Psychology Online 

Admission Requirements 

Do you want to know the specifics of the admission requirements for an Online Psychology degree? You can learn more on the admissions requirements page. 

TUITION

Costs for programs of study at University of the Cumberlands are competitive and affordable. Click here to view tuition rates and fees. 

ACCREDITATION 

Click here to view University of the Cumberlands' accreditation information. 

Faculty

Having the right professors to guide you on your path through your degree is there for your success. Learn more about your Psychology Faculty.

FAQ'S

Do you have more questions about the Online Psychology degree? Find more answers on the FAQ page.

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Need a solid foundation of the concepts, trends and best practices to pursue a psychology career or take the next step into graduate studies? We’re here to help. A bachelor’s in psychology from University of the Cumberlands can be used in an array of careers, making this a highly in-demand program. For more information about our online Bachelor's in Psychology program, fill out the form on this page. Let’s talk about our test-optional college admissions process, scholarship opportunities and more!

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Career Path

A University of the Cumberlands degree prepares you for the rigors of the professional world.  Click the button to learn more about the exciting career opportunities you can pursue with this program.