LP – B.A. Psychology
B.A. Psychology
Earn your B.A. Psychology online or on campus. Choose a 3- or 4-year path and start graduate courses while completing your degree.
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Online and in person learning options
• Three years full time (90 credits)
• Four years full time (120 credits)
Enroll in graduate level courses while earning your B.A.
Program Description
The Chicago School’s B.A. Psychology program is grounded in the same practical approach to psychology education that has made our institution a leader in the field since 1979.
Whether you study in person or online, our psychology bachelor’s degree program provides a strong foundation in psychological theory and research while helping you develop the pragmatic skills needed to work in a variety of professional roles and settings.
The Focused Path: Start Serving Sooner
90 credits. Three years. Completely online. Same academic excellence.
The B.A. Psychology: Focused Path (Reduced Credit Track)–one of the first programs of its kind approved by the WASC Senior College and University Commission–is a learning option for motivated students like you who are certain about your future in professional psychology or behavioral health and want to focus your studies on the core curriculum.
The B.A. Psychology: Focused Path may be right for you if you are determined to begin your psychology career more quickly, want to save time and money completing fewer credits online, and hope to provide comprehensive, compassionate care and services without sacrificing the rigorous training or academic excellence required to do so.
Program availability varies by state. Not all states are eligible for enrollment. Please contact admissions to confirm eligibility based on your location.
The Standard Path: Find Your Calling
Explore the wide field of psychology and find your calling within it in the B.A. Psychology: Standard Path learning option.
The four-year, 120-credit Standard Path gives you an inside look at psychology’s many niches through a vast array of elective courses. Optional minors in Health Science, Addiction Studies, and Applied Behavior Analysis offer opportunities for you to further focus your studies on specialized, in-demand areas of the field.
The B.A. Psychology: Standard Path may be right for you if you are eager to enter the field of professional psychology, behavioral health, or counseling, want a complete understanding of psychology’s basic principles, and may be interested in pursuing a graduate level degree program.
Move Into a Graduate Program
The B.A. Psychology program was designed to blend seamlessly into our advanced graduate degree programs. Qualified students hoping to pursue a graduate degree may enroll in advanced courses while completing the B.A. Psychology program, reducing the overall time and cost of earning each degree separately.
Career Pathways
B.A. Psychology graduates will be prepared to begin or advance their career within various professional roles and settings or to continue their studies at the graduate level. The program can provide an excellent foundation for careers in:
- Organizational training and development
- Medical and health services management
- Advertising, promotion, and marketing
- Human resources
- Public relations
- Social and community service management
Locations
Chicago: Standard Path
Online: Standard Path; Focused Path
Chicago
Our flagship location offers an unrivaled education along with field experience and networking opportunities.
Online
The Chicago School’s online learning experience allows you to transform your life without putting it hold.
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Our Approach
The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.
Education
Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.
Education Programs
Innovation
Embracing next-gen learning and practice.
Innovating learning environments
Community
Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.
Community Connections
Impact
Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.
