Apply Theory to Real-World Scenarios with an Applied Psychology Degree Online
To navigate business and personal relationships expertly, you need to have a deep understanding of human behavior. UMS's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Applied Psychology concentrationputs psychological theories and approaches to work, turning classic concepts and current research into real-world solutions.
Our applied psychology degree online places an emphasis on human behavior in specific environments, looking closely at how core principles and research are used to examine and impact society. Some graduates move on to pursue a master's degree in psychology. Others use their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology to bolster careers in fields like marketing, business and community service.
See Yourself Succeed in Applied Psychology
UMS's applied psychology concentration gives you the opportunity to investigate how different areas of psychology are used to both answer questions and create real-world solutions. By applying the appropriate research methods, you’ll learn to interpret behavior and mental processes through diverse psychological perspectives. The applied psychology degree online program looks at specific areas of practical and research-based human behavior, covering a range of areas including educational, sports, health, industrial, community and forensic psychology.
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
While not leading to licensure or certification, this applied psychology degree online program will leave you with the psychology concepts and communication skills to succeed in myriad industries, from business and community to human services and education. Your degree positions you for roles like market research analyst, which could see 23% growth through 2026, or human resources manager or public relations specialist, both of which could see 9% growth in the same time period.*
The program will also prepare you to pursue graduate studies and research opportunities.
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. 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 applied 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
- Apply the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends within various areas of psychology
- Apply fundamental research methods that are pertinent to specific areas of psychology
- Interpret behavior and mental process issues through different psychological perspectives
- 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
