Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Earn Your Psychology Degree at Wilson College Online
Global conversations surrounding mental health, workers’ rights, and social justice have triggered a critical need for psychology professionals who understand the intricacies of human behavior. No matter your industry of interest—from business and healthcare to nonprofits and social work—you can meet your unique career goals by choosing a concentration in general psychology, leadership and organizational management, or healthcare.
At Wilson College Online, you’ll get a well-rounded sampling of clinical, cognitive, and behavioral psychology so that you can uncover your unique purpose. Our devoted faculty, small class sizes, and personalized learning environment will give you the in-demand skills to break into the field of psychology with confidence.
Choose Wilson for Your Psychology Degree
Our online psychology program is rooted in a commitment to cultivating ethical leaders who are equipped with the modern skills to contribute across professional environments. During your time in the program, you’ll:
- Understand the breadth of opportunities that are available to you in the field of psychology
- Develop a firm grasp of human behavior and how that behavior drives decision-making
- Learn to interpret research findings and apply them toward socially conscious initiatives
- Engage in courses concerning cognitive, developmental, and behavioral studies
What Will You Do With Your Psychology Degree?
A degree in psychology prepares you for graduate study or a career in a variety of industries, from business, HR, and marketing all the way to counseling, social work, and criminal justice. Our degree is highly customizable, meaning you get to choose the courses that make up your preferred concentration to ensure alignment with your interests and desired career path.
Some potential career paths include:
General Psychology Concentration:
- Mental health Counselor
- Social worker
- Correctional or child development specialist
Leadership and Management Concentration:
- Public relations representative
- Human resources specialist
- Market research analyst
Healthcare Concentration:
- Healthcare administrator
- Health education specialist
- Community health worker
Curriculum & Courses
Major Requirements
The following are the major's requirements. Students must also fulfill all other requirements in the degree to obtain 120 credits for graduation.
Required Courses
Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
Understanding Statistics
3 credit hours
Social Psychology
3 credit hours
Psychology Research Lab
1 credit hours
Biopsychology
3 credit hours
Experimental Methods in Psychology
3 credit hours
History and Systems of Psychology
3 credit hours
Introduction to Sociology
3 credit hours
Advanced Seminar (Capstone Experience)
3 credit hours
General Concentration
Leadership and Organizational Management Concentration
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3 credit hours
Business Foundation
Introduction to Management
3 credit hours
Choose 3
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management
3 credit hours
Marketing Management
3 credit hours
Labor/Employee Relations
3 credit hours
Organizational Behavior
3 credit hours
Human Resources Management
3 credit hours
Leadership Models and Practices
3 credit hours
Transforming Communities
3 credit hours
Healthcare Concentration
Health Psychology
3 credit hours
Choose 3:
Global Health
3 credit hours
Narrative Medicine
3 credit hours
Health Promotion/Program Development
3 credit hours
Healthcare Informatics
3 credit hours
Healthcare Ethics
3 credit hours
Death and Dying
3 credit hours
Total Credits: 40-46 credit hours
“At any larger university, you are only one of many, a mere statistic. At Wilson, you are treated as a person with ideas and opportunities. If you have an idea and talk to the right people, they will look you in the eye, smile, and say, ‘Why not‘?”
Tuition and Financial Aid
Summer ’24: $370 per credit hour Fall ’24: $380 per credit hour
6-14 credits per semester
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Wilson College Online is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. We’re proud to offer online courses at under $400 per credit hour as a private college—which is lower than the national average cost of four-year public universities. Plus, our dedicated financial services team will help you along the way.
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Personal Learning Environment
Our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures every student gets the individualized attention they deserve.
Flexible Coursework
Asynchronous coursework allows you to work at your own pace with no set class times—enabling you to earn a degree when and where it makes sense for you.
Attentive Faculty
Our devoted faculty truly care about your success, both in the classroom and beyond. Their virtual door is always open for mentorship, career advice, and academic support.
Regional Recognition
Wilson College provides the opportunity for transformative education, which is why U.S. News named the institution among the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the North.
Ethical Education
Our liberal arts emphasis creates agents of justice who fuel meaningful positive change in society. You’ll learn to put your degree toward social good.
Sense of Belonging
Our online programs honor Wilson’s rich history of providing accessible and inclusive education. No matter your background, you belong at Wilson.
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What You Need for Admission
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individuality of every
student. Each student has had their own experiences that have led them to Wilson, and those
specific
experiences should be weighed when a student is applying for admission.
That’s why
Wilson College
Online
reviews every application on a holistic, case-by-case basis, without any steadfast GPA or
standardized test
score requirements. Every student's application is assessed solely on their own merits, not
against any
hardline admission requirements.
Required Documents for
First-Time-in-College
Applicants
- Official high school transcript
Required Documents for
Transfer Applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Official college transcript(s)
About Wilson College
Initially founded as an all-women’s college in 1869, Wilson College’s mission is to empower students to be confident critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, and agents of justice in their communities. Across all programs and fields of study, the College is fiercely committed to and passionate about providing student-centric education and individualized attention and support to ensure our students succeed.
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