Lay the groundwork for a rewarding future with a BS in Psychology from Walden.

Fulfill your passion for helping people and shape a meaningful career with Walden’s online BS in Psychology program. Gain deeper insights into human behavior as well as the critical thinking skills to assess psychological methods and studies. A BS in Psychology prepares students to pursue entry-level roles in social services, human services, and criminal justice as well as graduate-level studies.

Why Earn Your Online BS in Psychology From Walden?

Engage in rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum. Coursework in this online BS in Psychology program is aligned with well-respected guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Learn from experienced psychology experts. All of our BS in Psychology faculty members hold doctoral degrees and have real-world, practical experience.
Work toward the psychology career you want. With several concentrations to choose from, you can align your online psychology degree program with your career goals.
Save time and money if you plan to pursue your master’s degree. With our Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) option, you can take graduate-level courses as an undergraduate. Get a head start on an advanced degree.

Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)

With the Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) option , earn up to 25 credits in master’s-level concentration courses while still an undergraduate. Save time on your master’s degree as well as money, since the master’s-level courses are billed at the lower undergraduate tuition rate.

Concentrations

Addiction
Workplace Psychology
Criminal Justice
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)
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Addiction

Explore current theories about what causes people to develop addictive behavior—and what can be done to prevent it. In this concentration, you’ll focus on substance abuse education, study prevention and treatment methods, and examine the factors that place some individuals at a higher risk for addiction.

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Learning Outcomes

Graduates of our BS in Psychology degree program will be prepared to:*

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design and data analysis and interpretation.
Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, a scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science serving a global society.
Apply cultural competencies to effective and sensitive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives.

Career Impact

A BS in Psychology from Walden can prepare you to pursue a variety of careers, including:*

Adult day care worker
Alcohol counselor
Assistant case manager
Behavioral management aide
Case management aide
Drug abuse counselor
Group activities aide
Group home worker

Halfway house counselor
Home health aide
Laboratory assistant
Researcher
Correctional officer
Court liaison
Forensic treatment specialist
Youth worker

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

You may also wish to use your BS in Psychology as a steppingstone for pursuing an MS in Psychology or even a PhD in Psychology.

Grow Your Career. Change Lives.

You’re ready to build a future helping others. We’d like to help you reach your goals with a BS in Psychology degree. We’re excited to welcome you to the Walden family—a diverse community ready to support you at every step. Get started today.

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Learning Outcomes

Graduates of our BS in Psychology degree program will be prepared to:*

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design and data analysis and interpretation.
Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, a scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science serving a global society.
Apply cultural competencies to effective and sensitive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives.

Career Impact

A BS in Psychology from Walden can prepare you to pursue a variety of careers, including:*

Adult day care worker
Alcohol counselor
Assistant case manager
Behavioral management aide
Case management aide
Drug abuse counselor
Group activities aide
Group home worker

Halfway house counselor
Home health aide
Laboratory assistant
Researcher
Correctional officer
Court liaison
Forensic treatment specialist
Youth worker

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

You may also wish to use your BS in Psychology as a steppingstone for pursuing an MS in Psychology or even a PhD in Psychology.

Interesting Facts

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Jobs for social and human services professionals are expected to grow 13% through 2028—much faster than the national average.¹

Almost 90% of Walden alumni responding to our survey say that their program helped them to advance positive social change.²

Testimonials

Ginger L. Jenkins

BS in Psychology graduate, MS in Forensic Psychology graduate, PhD in Psychology student

Every bit of time spent on the discussion boards, assessments, and quizzes gave me the opportunity to learn even more.

With my degree from Walden, the sky is the limit for this Haitian girl with big dreams.

Camelia Francisc BS in Psychology graduate

Bethanie Sylvaince BS in Psychology graduate, Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate

Choosing a BS in Psychology Concentration That’s Right for You

BS in Psychology: A Degree With Many Career Options

Which Psychology Career Is Right for You?

Note on Licensure:
The BS in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology or counseling professional.

¹Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Human Service Assistants. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, do not guarantee actual job growth, and are subject to change.

²Source: www.WaldenU.edu/survey_methodology; % calculated on total number of respondents to our 2015 survey.

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