Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Online

Is a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology online program right for you?

Obtaining your Bachelors of Arts in Psychology online is a quick, flexible way to establish or advance a career in human services, counseling or psychology.  Online Psychology degrees are also a good stepping stone to a wide variety of careers in human resources, law, public relations, and administration to name a few. If you are interested in better understanding human behavior and exploring the mind, you should check out the Bachelors of Arts in Psychology online at Southern New Hampshire University.

You will enjoy an academic experience that integrates online learning with research activities and practical experience.

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Why a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology online at SNHU?

As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you learn the necessary skills you need to succeed.  Whether you enroll in the Psychology online degree program or the Psychology Writing courses at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:

• High-quality instruction from our Psychology Department Faculty.
  Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available
• Choose how you want to learn; online, campus-based or a combination of both.
• Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
• A traditional university, with over 80 years of success in New England. 
• Students in our online Psychology degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class- attend when it is most convenient for you.
• An opportunity to join the Psych Club. High-achieving students are invited to join Psi Chi, the Psychology International Honor Society.
• Message from our Psychology chair, Betsy Gunzelmann, Ed.D.

Psychology Program Outcomes:

At SNHU, Students will receive a solid liberal arts foundation that will provide a well-rounded education to support your study of psychology. Tailor your program with electives focused on your area of interest in Psychology. You can also choose a degree concentration in Child and Adolescent Development Psychology or Forensic Psychology. Our online format provides a small class environment, allowing our professional faculty to give you the personalized attention you need.

Become well-versed in major psychological concepts, human behavior and research methods through our four-year psychology degree online program. Develop critical thinking skills and communications skills important to communicating effectively in many formats.

Psychology Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Southern New Hampshire University psychology degree program have a strong liberal arts background and pursue graduate studies in Psychology or other social sciences.   While working toward your Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University - either on campus, on location or online -- you will gain a thorough understanding of psychological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues - in the real world.

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology students will gain:

Knowledge and Field Application

• Understand human thought and behavioral concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, trends and ethical issues
• Demonstrate psychological knowledge, skills and values during experiential learning experiences 
• Develop insight into behaviors and mental processes and apply effective management and improvement strategies

Research

• Apply fundamental research methods in psychology: research design, data analysis and interpretation 
• Optimize research activities using the latest technologies 
• Use major research methodologies to critique, analyze and interpret results of psychological research

Critical Thinking and Communication

• Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to assess and address behavioral and mental process issues 
• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities gained through experience with the scientific method and research methodologies 
• Display effective written and oral communication skills, correct use of APA format and acquire extensive computer skills

Multi-Cultural Awareness and Understanding

• Understand how to work with diverse populations and how culture influences individual beliefs and values

Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Psychology.

Detailed information about the Psychology Program

Transfer of Credit

If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve  started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Online Degree Curriculum

Pursuing SNHU’s Psychology degree online or through one of our campuses ensures the curriculum provides a solid foundation in Psychology principles and practices.

SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.