Get your degree in psychology
Earn your bachelor’s degree in psychology through our flexible online program designed for working adults. Build a strong foundation in human behavior, research and helping professions while balancing your education with work, family and life responsibilities.
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Psychology
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Program Highlights
A psychology degree for working adults
The online psychology degree program is designed to help working adults achieve their educational goals without putting life on hold. Through flexible online coursework, students gain practical knowledge, professional skills, and a strong foundation for careers in human services, behavioral health and graduate study.
Academic Resources
Access to library and academic support services
Passionate Faculty
Accessible educators with real-world experience and expertise
Broad Base of Study
Psychology courses are combined with sociology and human service courses to give the adult student a broader base of study and application.
In-The-Field Experience
Students spend a semester in field experiences to better prepare them for the workplace and to help them begin networking with other professionals in the helping field. This also serves as an experience base for graduate school.
Two Areas of Emphasis
The psychology major offers two areas of emphasis within the degree – Clinical Psychology or Research Orientation. These areas allow flexibility so students may focus on a special area of interest.
Career Services
Helpful career guidance
What Can You Do With a Psychology Degree?
A psychology degree opens doors to careers focused on helping individuals, families, and communities. Graduates pursue opportunities in human services, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, and social service organizations, while many continue into graduate programs in counseling, psychology, social work, and related fields.
Why Earn Your Psychology Degree Online?
Online learning provides the flexibility many adult students need to complete their degree while continuing to work and manage personal responsibilities. Through FriendsFlex, students can advance their education on a schedule that fits their lives without sacrificing academic quality or personal support.
Program Outcomes
- Understand the major theoretical approaches, research findings, and historical trends in the science of psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the use of major research methods in psychology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply the major theoretical approaches in psychology to reality-based personal, social, motivational, emotional, educational, and organizational issues.