Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Developmental Psychology

What Will You Learn In Our B.S. in Developmental Psychology Degree Program?

You will develop a deep understanding of the effects of psychological and environmental factors directly linked to child development through this undergraduate developmental psychology program. Upon completion of your online B.S. degree, you will be able to move forward and continue your education or advance your career.

Here are some of the central topics you will cover in this program:

• Psychology of childhood
• Social psychology
• Psychology and christianity

As an online Christian university, Liberty University promotes a biblical worldview in all of our courses. This undergraduate developmental psychology program will teach you how to incorporate your faith into your future career in working with children. You will be exposed to current Christian theories and how they can be effectively applied through child psychology.

What Careers Can You Pursue with a Bachelor’s Degree in Developmental Psychology?

• Children’s program counselor
• Church administrator
• Group home manager
• Social caseworker

Our Online B.S. in Developmental Psychology Program Highlights 

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• 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 bachelor’s 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.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-$2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Students are able to complete this flexible and affordable B.S. in Psychology – Developmental Psychology in as little as 3.5 years.

Military Benefits for the Bachelors of Developmental Psychology Degree Program 

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you 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)