Overview
The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology will provide the critical thinking and counseling skills to prepare you for work in fields like counseling, law, ministry, research or clinical psychology. Learn how functional and dysfunctional behavior patterns develop and the interaction of neurobiological, interpersonal, cultural, community, and societal processes.
The course was designed to increase your appreciation of diversity and develop sensitivity to the dynamics of social oppression and the consequences of social change.
The skills taught in the major prepare students to seek employment in a wide variety of social service or therapeutic settings in administration, education, child welfare settings, research and human service agencies in positions such as a counselor, personnel interviewer, case manager, market researcher, test administrator, research assistant, or rehabilitation worker.
Curriculum
The Degree Completion for a BS in Psychology is delivered in a mobile-first online format. It consists of 14 -18 courses or 120 total credits delivered in 8-week sessions to help you complete your degree faster.
Below is a sample of the curriculum.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundation Comprehension | |
| WRT101 - Writing I | 3 |
| WRT102 - Writing II | 3 |
| MATH106 - Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| PHIL302 - Ethical Reasoning | 3 |
| Writing Intensive | 6 |
| Major Prerequisites and/or Electives | |
| MATH208 - Statistics | 3 |
| PSY101 - Psychological Perspectives | 3 |
| Electives | 59 |
| Major Requirements | |
| HS211 - Ethical Foundations Fieldwork | 3 |
| PSYC120 - Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC202 - Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSYC220 - Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC302 - Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC316 - Psychology of Diversity | 3 |
| PSYC318 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC328 - Cognitive Processes | 3 |
| PSYC325 - Scientific Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PY400 - Psych Seminar in ReaSem in Reading and Research | 1 |
| PY401 - Advanced Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 120 |
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Admissions & Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- Official college transcript(s)
- Applicants with fewer than 12 college-level credits must also submit an official high school transcript or GED record.
- Applicants who completed coursework outside the United States must submit a transcript evaluation demonstrating U.S. equivalency.
- Personal statement (500 words or less) addressing the following prompt:
What are your career goals and how will this degree support your goal?
International Applicants
International applicants are eligible to enroll in Lasell University's online bachelor's degree programs. Applicants who completed previous academic work outside the United States must have official transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency as part of the application process. Please note that students enrolled in online programs are not eligible to obtain an F-1 student visa.
Materials should be submitted through MyPortal or emailed to gradinfo@lasell.edu
Why Choose Lasell?
- Financial aid available
- No application fee
- No SAT/ACT requirements
- Transfer up to 90 credits from accredited institutions
- Credits earned more than 10 years ago are considered for transfer
- Transfer credit accepted for courses completed with a grade of C or higher
- Related core course requirements may be waived based on transfer coursework
- Dedicated enrollment counselors and academic advisors to support you throughout your academic journey
- Three start dates throughout the year
- NECHE accredited
- Military-friendly institution offering educational benefits and support services for eligible veterans and service members
- Prior Learning Assessment opportunities to use your work experience or other prior learning experience to earn advanced credit at half the price
