LP – B.A. Psychology: Focused Path

B.A. Psychology: Focused Path

Earn your psychology bachelor’s degree faster and more affordably in the B.A. Psychology: Focused Path program.

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Three years full time

90-credit streamlined curriculum

100% online program

Program Description

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.

How do we offer a full B.A. Psychology academic experience with only 90 credits and three years of study? Simple: no minors and limited elective requirements. By removing these requirements, the Focused Path provides the same high-quality education in a more streamlined, cost-effective, and timely manner.

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.

Move Into a Master’s Program

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

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testimonial

Richard Cordova

Graduate, B.A. Psychology
[The Chicago School] set me up for success. The ability to take graduate level courses during my B.A. saved me time and money while helping me step into grad school with confidence. As a career switcher, that kind of momentum made all the difference.”

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.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 14 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies for skill building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums, and community service opportunities.