Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology – Developmental Psychology
Use Psychological Expertise to Help Children and Adolescents by Studying Developmental Psychology
Do you want to understand how the human mind develops from childhood to adulthood so you can make a positive change in the lives of others? We understand that calling at Liberty University and want to help you make an impact. When you pursue our Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Developmental Psychology degree, you’ll receive the foundational knowledge you need to pursue a career as a child psychologist.
A developmental psychology degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to help people now while also preparing you to enter graduate school and become a professional counselor. Once licensed, you can then pursue careers in schools, treatment centers, churches, group homes, or even start your own private practice!
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- You can participate in academic trips in Ecuador, New York, and Poland.
- Liberty’s Christ-centered courses give you the cutting edge in research and counseling techniques.
- Participate in faculty-student mentoring research projects with the potential of the presentation and publication of your research as an undergraduate student.
- This program offers multiple areas of study to help you specialize in the career you want to pursue.
- The School of Behavioral Sciences offers multiple psychology events and internship opportunities to give you real work and training experience.
- Our psychology club—Club Psych—allows you to interact with professors and peers in the field.
What Will You Learn?
- How the presence of other people affects an individual’s behavior and how those individuals form opinions and attitudes about others
- Human learning, including examination of conditioning, modeling, cognitive development, and high-level thought processes
- Interpersonal attraction, the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, the impact of television on aggression, non-verbal communication, group decision-making, and the impact of advertising on beliefs and behavior
- The relationship between Christian theology and the science of psychology
- The major historical and contemporary theories of the origin and development of personality, emphasizing the role of the dynamics of personality
Career Opportunities for Psychology – Developmental Psychology Graduates
- Child development psychologist
- Church counselor
- Counselor in a group home
- Counselor/psychologist with a private practice
- Middle or high school guidance counselor
- Residential treatment counselor/psychologist
- Treatment center counselor/psychologist
Resources and Networking Opportunities Available to Developmental Psychology Students
- Participate in faculty-led research projects with the potential for your work to be published as an undergraduate student.
- You’ll receive hands-on training and observe professionals in the field with multiple psychology events each academic year and an optional internship opportunity.
- Academic trips are available to psychology students in places like Ecuador, New York, and Poland.
- Network with professors and peers when you join Club Psych.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
