Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Overview
Explore Psychological Development and Behavior
Rooted in biology, medicine, philosophy, religion, and history, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program covers a broad range of topics and skills that can be applied to many different careers. In this innovative online undergraduate program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of these areas by exploring sensory function, learning, memory, human development, emotion, and motivation.
By focusing on critical evaluations of various theoretical perspectives, past and present accomplishments, and future directions of the psychology field, you will emerge well equipped to pursue an advanced degree or to utilize your acquired knowledge in a profession for which psychological training is required.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
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Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (36 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
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HST 1001 |
The Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval World | 3 q.h. |
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HST 1002 |
The Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | The Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
Complete twenty-one credits of Humanities electives from the following prefixes:
| ART, ASL, CMN, ENG, JRN, MUS, PHL, TCC, THE, or a modern foreign language | 21 q.h. | |
Complete nine credits of Social Science electives from the following prefixes:
| CJS, ECN, HST, POL, SOC | 9 q.h. | |
Complete three credits of Math-Science electives from the following prefixes:
| BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, MTH, PHY | 3 q.h. | |
Major Courses (69 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 1010 | Introduction to Psychology: Fundamental Issues | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 1210 | Introduction to Psychology: Psychological Processes | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 1410 | Introduction to Psychology: Personal Dynamics | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4920 | Research in Psychology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4930 | Research in Psychology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4950 | Senior Research Seminar in Psychology | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 3631 | Research Methods: Generating and Investigating Research Problems | 3 q.h. |
Complete eighteen credits of Psychology electives:
| PSY | 18 q.h. |
Complete all of the following courses:
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PSY 3420 |
Development: Infancy and Childhood | 3 q.h. |
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Development: Adolescence | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 3422 | Development: Adulthood and Aging | 3 q.h. |
Complete two of the following courses:
| PSY 2215 | Personality | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 2325 | Social Psychology | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 3515 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 q.h. |
Complete three of the following courses:
| PSY 2100 | Learning | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4262 | Cognition and Language | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4145 | Physiological Psychology | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 3765 | Sensation and Perception | 3 q.h. |
Open Electives (25 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
Bachelor of Arts Requirements: Students wishing to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree rather than a Bachelor of Science degree will need to complete 12 quarter hours of an elementary modern language plus 12 quarter hours of an intermediate modern language.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
This bachelor’s degree program is appropriate for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in related field or work in a profession for which psychological training is encouraged.
While the M.A. and Ph.D. remain the only degrees with which one can enter professional positions labeled "psychologist," undergraduate degree holders are employed in a wide variety of occupations.
Fields to consider include:
- Marketing or scientific research
- Counseling
- Management
- Social work
- Advertising
- Labor relations
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
Given its broad applicability, an undergraduate degree in psychology offers you a great many career options. An understanding of human psychology coupled with critical thinking skills make you a strong candidate for any position in which you interact with, analyze, or manage people—whether in sales, teaching, research, advertising, public relations, or administration.
Bachelor degree holders can continue to expect robust job prospects with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that employment in occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree is expected to grow faster than other sectors of the labor market.
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