Online Bachelor’s in Psychology
Program overview: online bachelor’s in psychology
Psychology examines all aspects of human behavior: Why do people behave the way they do? What are the relationships between the mind and the brain? KU’s online bachelor’s in psychology allows you to explore the behavior of people and how their minds work, and then apply that knowledge to the modern world. With an online bachelor’s in psychology from KU, you’ll learn the crucial skills that will prepare you for success in a variety of careers.
This is a degree-completion program designed for students with some prior college credit who want to earn their bachelor’s degree. Students should enter with at least 24 hours and optimally with 40 hours. These credit hours could have been obtained from KU, a community college, or prior university coursework elsewhere.
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What careers are possible with an online bachelor’s in psychology?
Understanding human behavior is essential in most professional endeavors and can lead to success in many careers. A bachelor’s in psychology is often the first step for students considering careers as psychologists, psychiatrists, health care counselors and clinicians, physician’s assistants, social workers, nurses, or other professions that require a master’s or doctorate level degree. KU’s online bachelor’s in psychology can also open the door to careers that require a high level of human understanding, including lawyers, executives, and all levels of management, as well as many entry-level positions across all professions.
Online Bachelor’s in Psychology program snapshot
How flexible is online learning at KU?
KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors, and contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.
Why get an online bachelor’s degree in psychology from KU?
An online bachelor’s in psychology can lead to a wide variety of careers. When you study psychology at KU you will be trained in research methodology, critical analysis, data and statistic collections and assessments, ICT skills, and project management.
This is exactly the same degree you would earn as an on-campus student in the same program, with online courses that follow the same high standards and that are taught by the same faculty. All classes are managed by the departments that offer them and not by an outside party.
When you earn your bachelor’s degree online from KU, you earn a KU degree. Not all online programs deliver on that promise as thoroughly as the online degree programs at KU.
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FAQ: online bachelor’s in psychology
This program has a a rolling application deadline. We will work with new applicants up to a month before the start of an eight-week course. If that deadline can’t be met, the application will roll over to the next available start date.
If starting from scratch, most students complete a bachelor’s degree between four and six years. This is dependent upon whether students are enrolled full time taking 12-15 credit hours each semester, or enrolled part time taking less than 11 credit hours.
Students will work closely with their academic success coaches to create a graduation timeline that fits into their lives.
Yes, this program can be completed 100% remotely.
All students are eligible for the same financial aid and scholarships that on-campus students can access. Additionally, The College Online Scholarship may be awarded for up to $2,000 for one academic year.
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