Bachelor's-Level Psychology Majors
Bachelor's-Level Psychology Majors
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By pursuing your degree in psychology from GCU, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human mind interacts with emotions and behaviors. With this knowledge, you can position yourself to pursue work helping others to improve their own mental and behavioral health.
Psychology is a broad field with many different degree options for you to choose from. Whether it be a degree in behavioral health science, counseling or psychology, GCU has a degree program to start you on your journey to helping others.
Psychology majors will cover various core topics relevant to their field of study. Many degree programs also require you to complete a capstone project. This project is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the entirety of your studies, while focusing on your specific area of interest.
Your specific curriculum will vary depending on your chosen degree program; however, some of the commonly covered subjects include:
Research and ethics
Abnormal psychology
Counseling theories
Family dynamics
Neuroscience
Development and aging
GCU instills a Christian worldview in all our psychology degree programs. With this, you will pursue your studies with the intention of serving others with respect, compassion, and in an ethical manner to promote human flourishing. We offer various degree options focusing on the study of human behavior and how you can use your knowledge to make an impact in the lives of others.
For busy students seeking flexibility in a program, GCU offers bachelor’s in psychology programs online. With access to various online learning resources and support, you will receive quality instruction in a convenient format as you pursue your degree from an accredited university.
As an undergraduate psychology student, you have the option to complete your degree on GCU’s vibrant campus in Phoenix. You will receive face-to-face instruction from knowledgeable faculty while exploring all that GCU has to offer our traditional students.
To be eligible for any of our bachelor’s in psychology programs, you must meet GCU’s undergraduate admission requirements, including GPA and general education prerequisites. To learn more about your eligibility, fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a university counselor.
GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, demonstrating our lasting commitment to providing students with quality programs. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers degree programs that support this mission, with the goal of preparing all students to become effective servant leaders in their field.
If you’re considering enrolling in a bachelor’s program, review some commonly asked questions and answers to learn more about this degree path.
The best psychology major for you will depend on your specific interests and career aspirations. We offer degrees with specific emphases that may best suit your interests, such as forensic psychology or performance and sports psychology.
Many psychology-focused bachelor’s degree programs are offered through an online format. This allows convenience and flexibility for busy adult learners while also providing them with a quality education.
A bachelor’s in psychology may be the first step for many before transitioning into master’s-level studies. After obtaining a graduate degree, you may be eligible for many positions practicing in a diverse number of settings. An undergraduate counseling degree may also be the basis for many before pursuing advanced studies. However, this may be more directly applicable to those looking to pursue a career as a licensed counselor, whilst a psychology degree may be more versatile.
If your calling is to help others by implementing your understanding of human behavior in your work, a bachelor’s in psychology can be a great steppingstone to that path. Many may choose to go on to more advanced studies in psychology, counseling or social work to qualify for higher-level positions, while others may use their undergraduate degree in many other fields, such as criminal Justice, medicine or law. These undergraduate degrees can equip you with a solid foundation of human behavior, which may prove useful no matter what career path you choose.
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Gaining an education in psychology can be useful for a variety of career paths. While some may choose to pursue a graduate-level psychology degree, those with an undergraduate degree may pursue roles such as social and community service managers, along with similar occupations.
All our learners at GCU have access to various resources and support to aid them in their academic journeys. We offer online and on-campus resources that may prove useful as you pursue your degree in psychology. As a student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, you also have access to curated resources that can offer you additional support.
If you are ready to advance your education in the mental health field, apply to one of GCU’s graduate psychology programs today.
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