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BS (Hons) Psychology (Online)

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Understanding the complex mechanisms of the human mind and behavior requires critical evaluation, a skill valued by employers across all industries and professions. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lipscomb University, you can develop critical thinking skills and learn to apply qualitative and quantitative research to solve real-world problems.

In our program of study that blends creativity and strategy, you gain expertise in psychology and graduate equipped to build stronger, healthier communities in the world around you. But understanding psychology requires more than theories and case studies. That’s why our program emphasizes competency in six key areas for effective leadership: communication, drive and energy, influence, organizing and planning, problem solving and decision making, and relationship building.

When you combine these skills with scientific analysis of human development, cognition and behavior, you’ll be in demand across diverse industries. You can also pursue the study of psychology as a first step toward future graduate work in advertising, communication, education, psychology or social work.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

Earn up to 30 credits in assessment center simulation toward this 126-hour degree.

Bachelor's Degree: 126 hours

Associate Degree: 60 hours

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Program of Study

All undergraduate students must complete these General Education Requirements.

Leadership Core (24 hours)
INST 2203 - Introduction to Research Methods
OGLD 4993 - Capstone

All of the following competencies are required, earned at the 3000 level or higher:
CORE 305V - Applied Communicativeness
CORE 312V - Applied Drive/Energy
CORE 318V - Applied Influence
CORE 326V - Applied Organizing and Planning
CORE 329V - Applied Problem Solving and Decision Making
CORE 330V - Applied Relationship Building
    
Upper Division Electives (6 hours)

Major Courses (18 hours)
PS 1113 - Introduction to Psychology
PS 2313 - Behavior Modification
PS 2423 - Life Span Development
PS 3413 - Social Psychology
PS 3463 - Personality Theories
PS 4423 - Abnormal Psychology

Electives/Badges/Certificates (3+ hours)

Minimum Total for Graduation: 126 hours

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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