Explore the Science of the Human Mind with an Online Psychology Degree
Navigate the infinite inner workings of the human mind with the online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of Michigan Science. Immerse yourself in the theories at the forefront of the field while using case studies and experiential learning to delve into concepts and research methods. Follow the general psychology track or specialize in one of six concentrations. Either way, you'll lay the groundwork for career paths as diverse as college admission recruiter, human resources specialist, marketing researcher or sports research specialist.
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See Yourself Succeed with a Bachelor's in Psychology
As you work toward your BA in Psychology, you'll gain a thorough understanding of psychological principles and how to apply them to social and organizational issues in the real world. Our accredited four-year online psychology degree can help you become well versed in major psychological concepts, human behavior and research methods while developing critical thinking and communications skills important to communicating effectively in many formats.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your bachelor's in psychology at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Honor societies. High-achieving students are invited to join the National Society of Leadership and Success
- Networking. All students are invited to join our online UMS Psychology Club and to tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
The online psychology degree at UMS provides a strong liberal arts background that serves as an ideal springboard to pursue graduate studies in psychology, counseling or other social sciences. It's also the perfect steppingstone to a number of careers in fields like:
- Marketing and market research
- Human resources
- Public relations
- Research
- Administration
Curriculum
Your online psychology degree can help you build a solid liberal arts foundation that provides a well-rounded education to support your study of psychology. Strengthen your skills in:
- Research and assessments
- Cognitive processes and neuropsychology
- Social psychology
- Theories of personality
Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience in related fields.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in psychology program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Assimilate classic and current research within the field of psychology by developing detailed literature reviews and presentations
- Gather, organize, and analyze acquired knowledge within the field of psychology as evidenced in an e-compendium
- Develop a conference-level deliverable depicting theoretical or empirical research and how it fits a larger body of knowledge in the research literature of Psychology
- Evaluate the appropriate research method(s) to use for the problem examined in a theoretical or empirical research project
- Describe informed conclusions that align with selected research designs and statistical analyses used in an original research project
- Analyze multifaceted ethical issues associated with the core content areas of psychology as evidenced through the creation of informed consent forms and the use of ethical reasoning applied to dilemmas in research, teaching, counseling, and assessment
