Psychology (Online)

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Gain the career value of understanding human behavior.

CBU's online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program equips graduates for employment in human and social service careers. Students emerge from the online bachelor’s degree in psychology equipped with knowledge of human behavior, including motivation, attention, human development through the lifespan, psychophysiology and abnormal psychology. Some psychology graduates may continue their education at the master's or doctoral level in various behavioral science fields.

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Why earn your B.A. in Psychology (Online) at CBU?

Explore many areas of psychology

If you are motivated to study and learn about people, driven to help others and ready for a career that is both financially and personally rewarding, a bachelor’s degree in psychology is a good choice. CBU psychology students develop essential skills like critical thinking and consideration of ethics, which can be applied to any career. CBU's online course work emphasizes abnormal psychology, counseling psychology and theories of personality, providing students the ability to explore many areas of psychology.

Learn flexibly online, on your schedule

Classes start every 8 weeks
Accelerated, asynchronous courses offered 100% online
Three semesters offered year round allows students the ability to graduate faster
Transfer friendly — consolidate your undergraduate college credits and finish your degree

Life-Span Development

PSY 320

The course addresses principles of psychological development across time and culture. Students will understand universal stages of human development, influences on individual differences and the impact of nature and nurture.

Cognitive Psychology

PSY 328

This course provides an introduction into the structure and processes of the mind, focusing on topics including perception, attention, memory, decision-making, and consciousness. Students will engage with research examining cognition from a behavioral, information-processing, and a physiological perspective.

Psychophysiology

PSY 473

This course is an introduction to the capacity, limitations, and complexities of the human brain and its relationship to the neural and endocrine processes underlying brain function and behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, graduates will be able to:

Display knowledge of the historical foundations of psychology and how the field of psychology has developed over time.
Compare current theories of human nature, including both normal and abnormal psychological functioning.
Analyze various structures and functions of the human brain and the brain’s influence on psychological functioning and behavior.
Apply various research methodologies to psychological constructs in behavioral science.
Demonstrate critical thinking by synthesizing psychological concepts into professional written communication.
Evaluate ethical issues surrounding psychological constructs through the lens of the Christian worldview.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about college, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Apply today! When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.

CBU accepts applications for online enrollment throughout the year, and most online degree programs can start at 6 semester entry points per calendar year.