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Take 7-week classes online and on your schedule.
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98% of Vanguard students receive financial aid.
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Deepen your faith in programs taught from a Christian perspective.
Prepare for a Meaningful Career in Mental Health
The online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program explores multiple perspectives of human nature, including cognitive, behavioral, biological, social-cultural, and spiritual. Throughout this program, you will develop the skills necessary to conduct research and carefully evaluate research. You will become prepared to seek roles in settings such as human service agencies and build the foundation you need to pursue graduate studies in psychology or counseling.
At Vanguard University, you will be part of a caring, inclusive community and learn from professor-mentors who fully know you and your career goals. Our transfer-friendly programs are perfect for working adults who need flexibility and convenience from a college program. Here, you can complete your bachelor’s in psychology fully online and in as few as 22 months. Classes are 6- and 8-weeks long.
Career Outcomes
The bachelor’s in psychology program will help you build your expertise and develop essential skills for any workplace. With a bachelor’s degree, you will be well-positioned to seek meaningful roles in a variety of fields, including:
- Education
- Clinical mental health
- Applied behavioral analysis
- Community organizing
- Nonprofits
- Ministry contexts
- Social work
- Psychiatry
- Human resources
- Law enforcement
Completing your bachelor’s degree also sets you up to pursue further education, such as a master’s degree and eventual certification in your chosen field.
As a psychology major, I acquired the foundation necessary to provide the services I do today. The professors in Vanguard’s psychology department were intentional and invested in my development not only as a student but as a person. My professors and my overall experience at Vanguard had a profound impact on my growth and changed my life. As a first-gen student, I credit much of my success to the support, guidance and encouragement from Vanguard
– Lauren Regan, ’18
Upon completion of the B.A. in Psychology program, you will be prepared to:
- Apply principles of cognitive, behavioral, biological, socio-cultural and spiritual perspectives on human nature to practical issues such as personal, social and/or organizational issues
- Employ core principles of empirical research, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation, to critically evaluate scholarly research
- Practice professional ethics (as defined by American Psychological Association), cultural competency and citizenship with the focus on core principles of beneficence, responsibility, integrity, justice and respect
- Develop oral and written products that demonstrate information literacy skills in established scientific format (APA)
- Apply psychological knowledge, skills and values to various careers and/or postgraduate study
- Integrate Christian worldview with knowledge of psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program consists of 120 total units, including:
- General Education Core Requirements: 40 units
- Major Requirements: 45 units
- Electives: 35 units
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC-103 Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PSYC-221 Developmental Psychology | 3 Credits |
| PSYD-373 Psychology of the Family | 3 Credits |
| PSYD-436 Psychological Disorders | 3 Credits |
| PSYD-462 Counseling Theories | 3 Credits |
At Vanguard University, you will experience personalized instruction paired with a strong spiritual foundation that fosters knowledge, cultivates character and deepens faith. Our Christian professor-mentors will prepare you to make meaningful contributions in your profession and community, equipping you to lead a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
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