Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Developmental Psychology
Turn Your Passion for Guiding and Teaching Children into a Career with Our B.S. in Developmental Psychology Degree!
If you are interested in pursuing a career in child psychology or looking to expand your current knowledge in the field, Liberty University’s online undergraduate developmental psychology degree program can help set you on the path to success. This is a great first step if you are just starting your undergraduate psychology education to become a child psychologist, and it is also an excellent addition to prior degrees in psychology. If you are currently working in the child psychology field and are looking to continue your education, this program can offer new insight into developmental psychology. Our undergraduate psychology program with a focus in child development is designed to teach you how to stand out as a Christ-centered, ethical, and value-driven individual. You can learn how to apply Christian values to your prior knowledge that can help you integrate your faith into your training and practice.
Online undergraduate psychology degree programs are gaining popularity because of the flexible and affordable schedules along with the ability to study on your schedule. You don’t have to disrupt your current lifestyle to complete your degree. A convenient 8-week format is also available to online students wishing to take courses at a different speed. Liberty University started its journey with undergraduate distance learning back in 1985. As pioneers in the field, we are committed to providing a quality education in a way that accommodates our students’ needs to learn in-demand skills with an accredited online degree program.
What Will You Study 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:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. 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.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 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 additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-$2,000 per year on textbooks!
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)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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