Online Psychology Degree – Bachelor of Science Unlock Your Potential in Understanding Minds
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Prepare for Whatever Lies Ahead with an Online Psychology Degree
The field of psychology can be rewarding, interesting, and versatile. As one of our most popular undergraduate programs, Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology can help prepare you for a variety of career or graduate school tracks. What will a degree in psychology do for you?
You want more out of your job — more opportunities for personal and professional growth. Choosing to complete a bachelor of psychology is a great way to get more. Partner with Liberty University and pursue an online psychology degree to gain the knowledge you need to help people overcome adversity, increase well-being, and achieve their goals.
Is a bachelor’s in psychology worth it?
Depending on your personal and professional goals, yes – a bachelor’s in psychology may very well be a decision that is worthwhile for you. There are several benefits to earning a BS in Psychology.
First, earning a BS in Psychology is an excellent way to prepare yourself for future graduate studies. With a BS in Psychology, you could pursue a master’s degree in counseling, business, education, and much more! A bachelor’s degree in psychology can also help prepare you for several career paths – including research, community relations, advocacy, and case management.
What Will You Study in Our Online Degree in Psychology?
Understanding human behavior requires that you have a grasp on how people develop from childhood to adulthood. At Liberty, we want to equip you with this knowledge so you can help your clients and coworkers improve their emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. Throughout this degree, you can also learn how to organize, monitor, and interpret research.
In order to prepare you with confidence, your BS in Psychology helps provide you with the opportunity to practice your skills in the field. This can take place in your optional psychology internship, where you can receive industry-specific training to jumpstart your career. And by choosing one of our specializations, you can tailor your experience to the specific field you want to practice in.
No matter which specialization you choose, you’ll still take a series of core psychology classes online that make up a solid foundation that you can use in a variety of contexts. You will study human biology, general psychology, developmental psychology, and statistics for the social sciences.
From there, you will venture into psychological research, social psychology, behavioral modification, and psychology of personality. You will also study multicultural and research issues, statistics in psychology, and psychological foundations of learning. Additionally, this online psychology degree covers physiological psychology, how psychology and Christianity coexist, psychological measurement, and abnormal psychology.
In addition to this online psychology degree’s core courses, you are able to choose a specialization. That way, you can supplement your newfound psychological expertise with studies in an area you’re most passionate about.
Finally, this psychology degree online also allows you to complete an optional internship – through which you can gain valuable, hands-on experience in a setting that interests you. If you would rather not complete an internship, this degree requires a psychology capstone course – which will challenge you to draw on the lessons you’ve learned through our online psychology degree and apply them to various scenarios.
Featured Online Psychology Courses
Online Psychology Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.
- View the Degree Completion Plan for the general psychology track.
- View the Undergraduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required).
- This degree has an optional internship.
- A Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a non-licensure program.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
If you’re interested in understanding the human mind, then an online BS in Psychology is a great degree choice!
Choosing Liberty University’s online psychology degree means developing a skill set to help people of all ages navigate hardship while honing your research skills as you learn the psychology behind why people do what they do.
Completing your bachelor’s degree online with Liberty gives you a level of flexibility that on-campus courses lack. Our psychology courses are offered 100% online in 8-week course formats with no set login times. By creating your own schedule, you can invest in higher education without putting your career and family life on hold.
If you are not sure which one of our specializations fits your career goals best, or you would like to mix and match courses from different specializations, you can choose our general psychology track. This option allows you to complete various electives of your choice. If you’re torn between 2 specializations that you’re interested in, this online psychology degree allows you to pursue both!
Potential Careers for Bachelor of Psychology Graduates
- Advocacy
- Affirmative action officer
- Case manager
- Community relations manager
- Laboratory assistant
- Research assistant
Liberty University Online Psychology Degree Options
You’re passionate about the general subject of psychology – but you may also be passionate about a niche subject within or related to psychology. Choosing our bachelor’s degree in psychology allows you to specialize your studies in a subject that you’re passionate about. Customize your degree to your unique interests and career goals with one of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology’s specializations listed below.
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – generalized track* is designed to provide you with the flexibility and freedom to select a large number of elective courses. With no specific area of study, you can mix and match courses to create a personalized degree program that fits your passion and goals for the future.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.
Addictions and Recovery
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Addictions and Recovery degree prepares you for a career focused on impacting the lives of individuals and their families where substance abuse is present. Your courses will provide discussions on major theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy so you can be as prepared as possible to help people through times of trial.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Christian Counseling
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Christian Counseling degree is designed to help you understand the multi-faceted aspects of Christian counseling. This specialization allows you to learn more about counseling from a Christian perspective, helping to equip you to work in lay ministry.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Criminal Psychology
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Criminal Psychology degree can help provide you with an overview of the criminal justice system in America and the ethics and philosophy behind it. You can examine theories regarding the nature and causes of criminal behavior and society’s response, approaching the study of crime from a philosophical, psychological, and sociological perspective.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Crisis Counseling
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Crisis Counseling degree prepares you for a career focused on providing counseling services before, during, and after crisis situations. You will be trained on how to assess a variety of crisis situations and equipped with the skills to provide proper counseling to the trial or situation.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Developmental Psychology
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Developmental Psychology degree provides you with an overview of child growth and development from birth onward, examining the basic theories, principles, and practices of childhood training. Additionally, you will investigate the psychological and environmental factors related to puberty, peer identification, and identity conflict in adolescents through a variety of classes and formats.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Life Coaching
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Life Coaching degree can prepare you for a rewarding career that is focused on helping others achieve goals and overcome obstacles in their lives. This program provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to be confident, relevant in the industry, and successful as a life coach.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Military Resilience
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Military Resilience degree can equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to come alongside service members and their families as you work in the military community. You will focus on developing skills to educate service members, their spouses, and friends about the mental, physical, and social needs associated with the hidden wounds of war.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
All Tuition & Fees
Admission Information for the Liberty University Online Psychology Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these online psychology courses help prepare me for graduate school?
A bachelor’s degree in psychology is an essential step on your path to completing a graduate degree. If you are passionate about becoming a licensed clinical psychologist, you will need to complete a master’s or doctoral program before you can practice.
That’s why Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology focuses on helping you meet graduate prerequisites by incorporating statistics and research into your degree.
What skills are applicable to someone who earns a BS in Psychology through an online program?
A BS in Psychology online in no way restricts you to becoming a clinical psychologist. Because psychology is focused on understanding people and creating real-world solutions, your skill set can help qualify you for diverse career options.
With courses in writing and human behavior and development, your studies can be applicable to almost any industry — from advertising and sports to forensics and industrial-organizational sectors.
What can you do with a bachelor’s in psychology?
Our online bachelor’s in psychology can help you learn psychology’s practical applications for many industries, focusing on the importance of understanding how people think, feel, and grow. Developing skills and gaining hands-on experience in human services may lead to career opportunities in research, criminal justice, education, government, and other important interpersonal roles.
Can you call yourself a psychologist with a bachelor’s degree?
Pursuing an undergraduate online program in psychology is a great first step to becoming a psychologist, but a bachelor’s degree alone won’t be enough to qualify you for psychologist status.
In most cases, you’ll need at least a doctorate degree to become a psychologist. However, to earn a doctoral degree, you’ll probably need a master’s – and to earn a master’s degree, you’ll likely need a bachelor’s degree. Our online psychology degree is an excellent choice for the first step in the bachelor-master-doctoral sequence.
If you’re sure that you want to become a psychologist, you will want to research the licensure requirements for becoming a psychologist in your state. If there is a particular area that you’d like to practice in as a psychologist, pursuing one of Liberty’s psychology specializations as an undergraduate student could be a great way to set yourself up for success – in the near future, or later on down the road.
Can I customize my degree to my interests?
While completing your psychology degree online, you may customize your degree plan with industry-specific electives. This allows you to specialize your major while still receiving essential core content that provides practical, effective training for your career.
You may also be interested in exploring our Bachelor of Science in Social Work or Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
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