Is the BA Psychology Online Degree Right for You?
Obtaining your Psychology online degree is a quick, flexible way to establish or advance a career in human services, counseling or psychology. The BA Psychology degree is a stepping stone to a wide variety of careers not only in psychology but also 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, check out the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online degree at Southern New Hampshire University. Enjoy an academic experience that integrates online learning with research activities and practical experience.
Why a BA Psychology Online Degree 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 online degree in Psychology program or take BA Psychology 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.
- A traditional university with over 80 years of graduating successful professionals.
- 24/7 access to class -- attend when it is most convenient for you.
- Opportunities to join the Psych Club and Psi Chi, the Psychology International Honor Society.
Message from our BA Psychology chair, Dr. Peter Frost
Our online degree in Psychology format provides a small class environment, enabling our professional faculty to give you the personalized attention you need.
Outcomes
You will receive a solid liberal arts foundation that will provide a well-rounded education to support your study of psychology. Tailor your online degree in Psychology program with electives focused on your area of interest in the discipline. 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.
Components of the BA Psychology degree include:
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.
Multicultural awareness and understanding
- Understand how to work with diverse populations and how culture influences individual beliefs and values.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Southern New Hampshire University psychology online degree program have a strong liberal arts background and many pursue graduate studies in Psychology or other social sciences. While working toward your BA in Psychology, you will gain a thorough understanding of psychological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues in the real world.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Psychology.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to 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.
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Online Degree - Curriculum
The Psychology degree curriculum provides a solid foundation in psychology principles and practicesCore Requirements
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Sciences Course Requirements:
BIO 210 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
MAT 240 Applied Statistics
PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 211 Human Growth and Development
PSY 215 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 216 Psychology of Personality
PSY 224 Research Methods
PSY 305 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 444 Senior Seminar in Psychology
PSY ELE Four Psychology Electives
Free Electives (33 credits)
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.