Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Courses

Curriculum Details

13 major courses
41 credit hours in the major
Terms last 8 to 16 weeks

While completing the bachelor’s degree in psychology courses with Benedictine University, you’ll explore fundamental concepts and research methodologies that apply to careers in multiple fields. The comprehensive curriculum delves into the intricacies of human behavior within a variety of social and business settings. You’ll also select seven electives to tailor your education to your professional interests.

Our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology courses offer the flexibility needed to continue working while you study part time or full time. Additionally, you’ll engage in research and other hands-on experiences online to learn how psychology concepts apply in the real world.

Core Courses

Credits

PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Overview of the field; principles and general methodology; concepts, theories and research, applicability to modern living.

PSYC 2250 Basic and Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Acquaints students with descriptive statistical techniques (including measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, regression and large and small sample estimation) as well as inferential statistical procedures (t, z and ANOVA designs, nonparametric tests and multiple regression). Focus will be on how these statistical procedures can be directly applied to real-life situations.

Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 1105, MATH 1108 or MATH 1110. Students may not earn credit in both CJUS 2250, PSYC 2250, and SOCL 2250.

PSYC 4351 Research Methods in the Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3

An analysis of various theoretical approaches to the study of social sciences as well as discussion and completion of the first two chapters of an original research design.

Prerequisite: PSYC 2250 or SOCL 2250 or CJUS 2250 and Junior/Senior status. Students may only earn credit in one of the following: CJUS 4351, PSYC 4351, SOCL 4351.

PSYC 4395 Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 3

Completion of an original research project under faculty supervision, involving either an original survey design, case study, qualitative study, content analysis, or experimental analysis.

Prerequisite: CJUS/SOCL/PSYC 4351 and senior status. Students who are double majoring can earn credit in any two of the following courses: CRIM 4395, PSYC 4395, SOCL 4395. Repeatable for up to 6 credits for students double majoring in two of PSYC/SOCL/CJUS/CRIM. Engaged Learning. 3 semester credit hour/s. Course Repeatable. Maximum number of units allowed: 6. Department Consent Required.

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Credits

Experimental Lab Courses Credit Hours: 4

PSYC 3314 Learning and Cognition & PSYC 3315 Learning and Cognition Lab
PSYC 3318 Physiology Psychology & PSYC 3319 Physiology Psychology Lab

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Applied Lab Courses Credit Hours: 4

PSYC 3354 Behavior Modification/Lab
PSYC 3356 Clinical Practicum/Lab
PSYC 3358 Positive Psychology Lab

Elective Courses

Credits

2000 Level Courses Credit Hours: 9

9 credit hours required (exclusive of PSYC 2250)

3000 or Higher Level Courses Credit Hours: 12

12 credit hours required (exclusive of PSYC 4351 and PSYC 4395)

Requirements for Completing Your B.A. in Psychology

Students must meet these requirements to graduate from the program:

A student must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to be considered for graduation and must maintain a C average (2.0) for all Benedictine University coursework.
At least 30 credit hours must be completed at Benedictine University, and at least 12 credit hours of the minimum 30 credit hours at Benedictine must be at the 3000 level or above and in the major.
At least 54 of the 120 credit hours for graduation must be completed at a four-year regionally accredited college.

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