PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Psychology Degree
Psychology and Social Science Bachelor’s Degree Programs
As a psychology major, study the cognition and behavior of humans and animals from an empirical, research-based perspective. A psychology major can be applied to a wide range of issues and fields of study, including criminal behavior, mental illness, biological bases of behavior, prejudice and discrimination, relationship violence, human resources, business and marketing, and more.
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Why should I earn a psychology degree?
Help Well
Psychology gives you the tools to help others as you gain valuable understanding of conditions of the mind, human development, and interpersonal relationships.
Be Unlimited
Understanding people better will serve you anywhere. Virtually any career path can be built from and supported by a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Move Up
Build the foundation you need for a graduate or doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. You could become a doctor or a professor – or even own your own practice.
What I Can Do With a Psychology Degree
- Counseling for mental health disorders or substance use disorders
- Psychologist or counselor (requires additional graduate degree)
- Psychiatry or other medical field (requires additional medical school)
- On Campus
- Online
On Campus
STORM LAKE
Why study psychology at BVU?
Advantage of Research
Complete a research project, start-to-finish, and present at one or more professional conferences. Get the opportunity to publish your research. This gives you an excellent advantage when applying to graduate school.
Flexibility
There are only four required courses; the rest you can choose yourself based on your interests, career aspirations, or graduate school plans.
Get Involved
Showcase and enhance your skills in Psychology Club, Psi Chi (national honors society for psych students), and Research Club.
Join a Welcoming Community.
Share Remarkable Experiences.
NYAJUOK LAM, Class of 2019
Nyajuok knew she wanted to work with kids with autism, but she did not know what it would look like. When Professor of Experimental Psychology Wind Goodfriend helped connect her to an internship through Florida National University, she jumped at the opportunity. While there, Nyajuok helped kids with several learning challenges figure out how to stay on task and learn management skills. Through this internship, Nyajuok learned she can provide help to kids with autism and ADHD. Nyajuok was happy to see the difference she could make in students’ lives who might normally be known as “trouble-makers.”
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Learn Completely Online
Earn your bachelor of psychology at your convenience with our easy-to-access, fully online curriculum. Courses combine the benefit of live video instruction with the convenience of online learning. With one click, you can view assignments and grades, set up appointments with specialized tutors around the clock, access the student lounge, engage in group discussions, or contact professors. Get the BVU experience on your schedule, wherever you are.
Psychology Courses
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Do you have previously earned credits or an associate degree? BVU accepts most — if not all — of your credits so you don’t have to retake courses.
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With BVU's Plus One program, you can earn your teaching English as a second language or organizational leadership master's within one year of graduating with your bachelor’s degree.
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