Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Overview

Start Your Journey as a Professional Helper with Our Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Have you always had the desire to be in a profession where you get to help others? Helping others is not only a gift to those around you, but it can also be personally fulfilling. By pursuing our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, you can gain foundational knowledge and skills to begin a career in the helping professions.

If you’re interested in becoming a professional counselor or psychologist, your next step after a bachelor’s degree is graduate school, and our program can prepare you for that. However, you may choose to pursue a career in human services or case management upon graduation, and our program can prepare you for that as well.

So what are you waiting for? Our world needs people like you who are excited about helping others and desire to make a positive impact. If you choose to pursue our psychology degree, we can support you in accomplishing these goals.

Next start date: Aug 18, 2025

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Highlights of Our BS in Psychology Degree

Our psychology courses integrate faith with the latest research and counseling techniques. This unique approach can help prepare you to serve others with both scientific expertise and a strong ethical foundation. You can develop knowledge and skills to help you contribute to the field.

With multiple areas of study available, you can focus on the career path that interests you most. Whether you’re passionate about clinical work, research, or another area of psychology, you can find courses that align with your goals. This flexibility allows you to build a strong foundation in your chosen specialty.

Engage in research projects alongside faculty mentors who guide you through the process. Your work may lead to opportunities for presentation or even publication as an undergraduate student. This hands-on experience can help enhance your skills and strengthen your resume for future career or graduate school opportunities.

Gain real-world experience through psychology events and internships designed to prepare you for your future career. These opportunities allow you to apply what you’ve studied in the classroom to professional settings. Training experiences like these can help build confidence and valuable connections in the field.

Take your studies beyond the classroom with academic trips to Ecuador, New York, and Poland. Join Club Psych to connect with professors and peers who share your interests. These experiences foster personal and professional growth while expanding your understanding of psychology in different contexts.

Career Potential

Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Psychology Graduates

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:

Child development psychologist
Church counselor
Counselor in a group home
Counselor/psychologist with a private practice
Human resources counselor

Middle or high school guidance counselor
Residential treatment counselor/psychologist
Substance abuse counselor
Treatment center counselor/psychologist

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Courses

What Will You Study in Our BS in Psychology?

In our psychology degree, we have curated a curriculum that is rewarding, flexible, and can help equip you for the next step toward your intended career or in your academic journey. Throughout this degree, you’ll take multiple general education and psychology courses, as well as have the opportunity to add diverse electives or a minor.

As you study, some of the courses you take will cover topics like research, social psychology, personality, statistics, physiological psychology, and psychological measurement. Each of these courses can help prepare you to enter the career field you choose or apply to a graduate program that requires a psychology foundation.

You have the opportunity to choose multiple electives to get a sampling of different courses you’re interested in, or you could choose one of our many minors like global studies, business, or technical studies to give yourself additional marketable skills and bolster your resume.

Featured BS in Psychology Courses

PSYC 312 – Social Psychology

PSYC 341 – Psychology of Personality

PSYC 365 – Psychological Foundations of Learning

PSYC 420 – Psychology and Christianity

Explore further with the Degree Completion Plan or Course Catalog. This program falls under our School of Behavioral Sciences.

BENEFITS

Why Choose Liberty For the Bachelor’s in Psychology Degree?

At Liberty, we strive to provide you with the best education possible. You can study under professionals, take rewarding courses, and gain valuable experience. Upon completing your degree, we want you to be equipped to begin your career journey or pursue graduate studies.

Our professors are experts in psychology and counseling, each with advanced degrees and real-world experience. They bring professional practice into the classroom while teaching from a Christian perspective. Beyond academics, they invest in students’ spiritual and intellectual growth.

Our psychology program offers valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities. You can collaborate with professors on research projects, with the potential for publication as an undergraduate. Additionally, internship opportunities provide practical training to prepare you for your future career.

Beyond coursework, you can participate in various psychology activities to expand your experience. Joining Club Psych allows you to connect with faculty and peers who share your interests. These opportunities help you build meaningful relationships and develop a strong professional network.

Tuition & Aid

How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?

Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.

All Tuition & Aid

Undergraduate Tuition

Full-time (12-18 Credits)

$12,325 / $24,650

Semester / Year
Part-time (<12 Credits)	$845

Specializations

Specializations of Our BS in Psychology

Explore specialized areas within the field of psychology that match your personal interests and career goals. No matter what you are passionate about, our specializations allow you to tailor your degree to your calling.

Specializations

General*

Our Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree allows you to study foundational principles in psychology while also allowing you to take a variety of elective courses to tailor your degree to your interests.