Earn a Bachelor’s in Psychology Online with Herzing
Take your passion for understanding human motivations—or for supporting better mental health for others—and turn it into versatile career skills with Herzing.
Overview
Our online Bachelor of Science in Psychology equips you with an understanding of human behavior and psychological principles, plus research, reasoning, and presentation skills employers need.
Transfer up to 90 approved credits
Finish in as few as three years
100% online bachelor’s degree
Dual credit option to earn up to 12 credits toward a Herzing MBA or MSW
Explore Human Behavior and Motivation
Prepare for career opportunities ranging from human services to marketing or build the foundation of knowledge you need to pursue a graduate degree with Herzing. Our flexible online Bachelor of Science in Psychology can help you prepare to:
- Understand major psychological principles, human relationships, research methodology, and application.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge base of the major theoretical frameworks in psychology, while also emphasizing mental health for diverse populations.
- Pursue success in a variety of career and graduate school paths.
In as few as three years of study, you can gain an essential understanding of the fascinating field of psychology and build professional skills for researching, writing, and presenting information.
What Will I Learn in Herzing's Psychology Program?
You can also choose elective options to further tailor your psychology degree toward your interests and goals.
Herzing University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum is designed based on the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major as stipulated by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Required Psychology Core Courses
- BH 210 Ethics in Behavioral Sciences
- BH 250 Behavioral Health in Communities
- BH 300 Research in Behavioral Sciences
or
BU 550 Research Methods and Decision-Making - BH 330 Adult and Aging: Behavioral Health Theory and Practices
- BH 400 Counseling and Communication Skills in Behavioral Health
or
MSW 520 Generalist Social Work with Individuals/Families/Groups - BH 410 Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Behavioral Health
- BH 490 Capstone in Behavioral Health
- PS 130 Career Paths in Psychology
- PS 210 Psychology of Child and Adolescence
- PS 230 Personality Theory
- PS 240 Health Psychology
- PS 250 Positive Psychology
- PS 303 Social Psychology
- PS 320 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- PS 323 Psychology of Gender
- PS 350 Cognitive Psychology
- PS 360 Psychopathology
- PS 380 Psychology of Close Relationships
- PS 390 Tests and Measurements
- PS 420 Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Herzing University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum is designed based on the Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major as stipulated by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree in psychology with Herzing University!
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Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculums and processes to make our Psychology program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
With Herzing University, you are never alone, and we offer many options to help you invest in yourself and earn your Bachelor’s degree.
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