Psychology (Online BS)
Program Credit Hours
120 credits
Course Length
7 weeks per course
Program Format
Online
Cost per credit hour
$450
* Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include fees, book or material costs.
Understand the human mind, body, and soul.
A BS in Psychology will help you understand why people are the way they are—what makes them tick, their personalities, their mindsets, and their lifestyles—and enable you to use that knowledge to conduct research and help people solve their problems. If that sounds intriguing, a Psychology from SWU is for you. Our holistic approach to psychology is grounded in a Christian worldview that will prepare you for a career or graduate study, and you can complete internships to get real-world experience before graduation.
The Psychology program includes courses on central principles and theories in psychology, as well as multiple concentrations so you can customize your major. As a senior, you can take dual credit courses that count towards both the BS and an MS in Counseling Psychology, enabling you to complete both degrees in 5.5 years.
Concentrations
The Child & Adolescent concentration will prepare you to work with children and adolescents, focusing on the unique psychological needs of people in these age groups.
In the Counseling concentration, you’ll build theoretical and practical knowledge about counseling, laying the foundation for a counseling career or other entry-level positions. (To become a licensed professional counselor, you will need to earn at least a master’s degree.)
The Forensic Psychology concentration focuses on psychology, criminology, and other justice-related topics. The concentration is an excellent introduction to the field of criminal justice.
- Counselor
- Department of Social Services
- Family and child advocate
- Social worker
Graduates of the Psychology program will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of major facts, issues, and theories within the field of psychology.
- Think critically about the relationship between psychology and Christianity, using their understanding to serve others.
- Display the critical thinking and research skills necessary for interpreting and contributing to psychological research.
- Pursue employment or graduate study in fields related to psychology.
Additional Program Information
- Submission of a completed application
- An official high school transcript if transferring fewer than 15 credit hours from accredited colleges or universities. Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Home school students must provide evidence of membership in an approved home school association and provide an official transcript with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; otherwise, applicant must submit GED scores.
- Transfer students who have attended other colleges or universities must provide official transcripts from each school attended. Students must have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college work attempted.
- Submission of all military transcripts, if applicable.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers can do this evaluation, and National Association of Credential Evaluation Services provides a list of approved agencies. From the NACES list, Southern Wesleyan recommends using World Education Services or Josef Silny.
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet the official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or demonstrate equivalent evidence of proficiency in English, such as an overall band score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS test.
- Satisfactory interview with a designated committee or academic division, if required.
Learn more about transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities.
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Commencement ceremonies are held on SWU’s campus twice a year in May and December. Online graduates who complete their degree program of study at the conclusion of the summer semester will have their degrees conferred at the December graduation. Letters of completion are available to graduates who wish to confirm to their employers that they have completed their degree program upon request through the Office of Academic Records ( ). We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
