Psychology

FAST FACTS

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4 Years

to complete your degree

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8-week

course length*

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15:1

student to faculty ratio

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95.4%

career outcomes rate

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100% Online

career-focused curriculum

Explore human behavior and understand its complex relationship with the surrounding world with this online psychology degree. In this program, students will be exposed to psychological theories and learn how they explain human behavior, professional and ethical practices, social and cultural diversity, and psychological research methods. This undergraduate degree incorporates career knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as opportunities for experiential learning, which will prepare students for lifelong learning and professional success. 

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared to enter graduate school in a variety of psychology disciplines (clinical, industrial/organizational, etc.), or immediately enter the workforce in fields such as human resources, public affairs, and business. JWU offers two online master’s level psychology degrees: MS – Organizational Psychology and MBA – Organizational Psychology.

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This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences. 

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Upon completion of the program graduates are expected to:

  • Apply key concepts, theories and research findings in the discipline of psychology to understand, explain and evaluate human behavior.
  • Use creative and critical thinking to evaluate, interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research in accordance with ethical principles of the field.
  • Integrate ethical practice, sociocultural factors and diversity considerations when addressing the needs of individuals in complex multicultural environments.
  • Demonstrate written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required of psychology professionals.
  • Articulate a plan to establish a professional identity, and to pursue professional development in the field of psychology.

WHY EARN YOUR PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE WITH JWU?

  • Benefit from our convenient online format, designed to fit your schedule
  • Take advantage of four convenient start dates that allow you to begin when you are ready
  • Participate in experiential education, which gives you real-world exposure
  • Learn from faculty who are industry experts with years of professional experience
  • Prepare for a variety of careers in psychology

Course Highlights

Students in this program will take courses such as: 

  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Anatomy and Physiology 
  • Intro to Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology 
  • Cultural Psychology 
  • And more

Flexibility with electives provides students with an opportunity to double-major if they choose. 

*Some courses may be 16 weeks long.

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What Can You Do With This Degree?

Want to explore careers in this field? Through Lightcast’s Career Coach tool, you can browse careers by degree program and get research-backed information on various industries. You can also take an in-depth assessment to determine career suggestions based on your personal interests. For more information about Psychology careers, click the Career Coach button below.

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Upcoming Start Dates

Oct

23

Undergraduate

Jan

8

Undergraduate

Mar

11

Undergraduate

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