Explore Why People Do What They Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
If you know how people think and process emotions, you can connect with them on a deeper level. Studying psychology gives you the tools to be a better manager, help people overcome emotional challenges, and to better minister to their spiritual needs. You can apply an understanding of human thought to any industry that involves people, making the bachelor’s in psychology one of the most flexible degrees you can earn.
As a Christian college, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology offers a unique approach to the study of the human mind, by emphasizing the importance of spiritual health along with mental and emotional health. Liberty’s psychology classes examine the study of human thought to solve conflicts, anticipate needs, and create better, healthier communities, based on a Christian worldview. This well-rounded undergraduate psychology degree can provide you with the in-demand skills and knowledge to pursue a career in behavioral sciences, or in any people-focused industry.
What Will You Learn in Our Psychology Bachelor’s Degree?
- Behavioral modification techniques to address interpersonal challenges
- Physiological psychology for insights into how biology impacts mental health
- Psychological foundations of learning
- Social psychology and how groups of people think differently as part of a whole
Within both our online and on-campus psychology degree programs, you can choose from several different specializations. If you are interested in learning more about these, apply or request information today!
Career Options for Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
- Advocacy
- Affirmative action officer
- Case management
- Community relations
- Laboratory assistant
- Research assistant
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online psychology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences).
- Potential college credit for military training.
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-Week or Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC