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- Course-Based Courses with a set schedule October 10, 2022
Transfer Credits
- Up to 135 Credits
Explore our BS in Psychology - General concentration
In this concentration, you will gain a solid foundation and knowledge of psychological principles from all of the varying areas of psychology. These areas include individuals and society, experimental psychology, developmental psychology, and applied psychology. The curriculum will help you build on your ability to relate to all types of people as you increase your understanding of life in a complex world.
Program Savings
Receive your first course at no cost tuition reduction (excluding other applicable fees) if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on October 10, 2022. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
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Degree Completion Requirements
- 181 quarter credits (1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits)
- General education courses (46 cr.)
- Core courses (35 cr.)
- Concentration courses (25 cr.)
- Psychology elective courses (10 cr.)
- General Elective courses (65 cr.)
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.
*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Courses
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Core Courses |
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| PSYC 2000 |
Psychology Seminar
In this survey course, BS in Psychology program majors assess their marketable skills, career needs, and career goals. Students learn to make informed choices and plans regarding graduate training in psychology or other related fields of study, as well as job-seeking skills in psychology. Additional topics covered are introductory-level approaches to critical thinking, information literacy skills, and writing in the format and style of the discipline. Students will also reflect on how their chosen major of psychology relates to Walden's mission of social change. This course is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Prerequisites
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 2001 |
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Contemporary life requires the ability to relate to people who are different. In this course, students will explore major areas of psychology in light of culture's influence, challenging their own world views and unconscious biases in order to develop greater sensitivity to the impact of cultural differences on interactions in a variety of settings. Topics include definitions and approaches to understanding culture; the role of psychology in understanding bias; cultural aspects of cognition and intelligence; emotion; motivation; development and socialization; disorders; and applications of cross-cultural psychology. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 2005 |
Social Influences on Behavior
Individuals are often influenced by others and by the social situations in which they find themselves. Students in this course examine the basic concepts and applications of social psychology, including attitudes, beliefs, and behavior; stereotyping; prejudice and discrimination; interpersonal relationships; group behavior; and the effect of environmental stress on behavior. They also learn how bias can sway objective conclusions as well as how ethical factors influence research in social psychology. Students apply principles and theories presented in the course to case studies and situations in daily life, including instances of stereotyping and discrimination. They also use these theories to understand strategies for helping others and reducing aggressive behavior. Prerequisites BS in Health Studies Health Psychology and Behavior Concentration
BS in Human Services Child and Adolescent Development Concentration
BS in Psychology
BS in Public Health Psychology and Behavior Concentration
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 2009 |
Theories of Personality
This course is an introduction to the theoretical approaches to understanding personality. Students examine key theorists and theories including psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, humanistic, trait, biological, behaviorist, and social-cognitive approaches. Perspectives on personality are applied to personal and social issues. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3002 |
Introduction to Basic Statistics
A hallmark of science is the use of numbers to convey research findings; understanding these numbers has both practical and academic value. In this course, students examine basic statistical principles and vocabulary, differentiating methods of data analysis, and interpreting statistical results. The goal of the course is for students to better understand the importance of statistics in research. Prerequisites BS in Human Services Psychology Concentration
BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3003 |
Methods in Psychological Inquiry
A variety of factors may cloud judgment when interpreting experiences.In this course, students learn about research methods that psychologists use to test hypotheses in an objective and systematic manner to minimize biases, providing a framework for more accurate conclusions. Students examine experimental and non-experimental methods, issues related to the validity and reliability of measurement, dependent and independent variables, sampling, and ethical concerns related to psychological research. Prerequisites BS in Human Services Psychology Concentration
BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 4010 |
Psychology Capstone
In this course, students integrate knowledge and skills attained through their psychology coursework to create a final Capstone Paper that examines one area of psychology through a professional lens. In addition, students engage in scholarly discourse about key issues and theories, including ethics, learned throughout the program. Finally, students reflect on their experience in the program and consider career possibilities that might utilize their learning while considering ways to contribute to positive social change. Prerequisites
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(5 cr.) |
Concentration Courses |
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5 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level
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Individual and Society (Choose one) |
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Experimental (Choose one) |
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Developmental (Choose one) |
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Applied Psychology (Choose two) |
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Choose two; one must be 3000 or 4000 level
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| PSYC 2006 |
Introduction to Addiction
Students in this course are introduced to the nature of addiction and the impairment in individuals who suffer from addictions. It includes a review of theories on substance disorders and approaches to identification, prevention, and treatment. Topics include historical perspectives, diagnoses, types of addictive behaviors, treatment, and current research. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 2100 |
Workplace Psychology
Students will be introduced to the field of industrial organizational psychology where the principles of psychology are applied within the workplace. Key topics will illustrate how the tenets of industrial organizational psychology apply at three levels: the individual, group, and organizational levels. Students will also explore each side of the field: Industrial and Organizational sides. On the industrial side, students will examine job analysis, selection, training, and performance measurement. Focusing on the organizational psychology side, students will explore motivation, teams, communication, and leadership in organizations. Lastly, ethics, culture, and legal implications will be integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 2101 |
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Students in this course are provided with an expansive overview of forensic psychology, including basic tenets, practices, and procedures. Students explore subspecialties of forensic psychology; roles and responsibilities; and related legal, ethical, and diversity issues. They learn how forensic psychology links to the criminal justice system as they explore related topics, including criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, and correctional psychology. Through this course, students acquire a broad understanding of forensic psychology theories and concepts, which they apply to the analysis of controversial issues and contemporary challenges within the field. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3004 |
Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders form the basis of diagnosis in psychology. In this course, students examine a wide variety of common psychological disorders, including mood, thought, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual, personality, and dissociative disorders. Students also explore underlying causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. They examine concepts of normal and abnormal as related to psychology, methods used in the process of diagnosis, and the measurement of psychological functioning. Students also differentiate among disorders and learn limits to effective diagnosis. Applying concepts and theories learned in the course, students demonstrate their understanding through practical application and case study assignments. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3007 |
Influence and Persuasion
Students in this course examine major concepts and theories of influence and persuasion. Understanding the psychology of influence and persuasion, and recognizing how we use it in daily interactions—or how we experience it used by others—is a vital component of making positive decisions about relationships and careers, as well as everyday challenges and opportunities in our lives. Students will apply specific theories to common situations to analyze and evaluate the impact of influence and persuasion on their own and others' attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. Particular areas of study include influence and persuasion in daily communication; cultural considerations; media and consumer behavior; and politics and leader influence. Throughout the course, students also apply self-reflection strategies to case studies and their personal experiences and also assess the ethical aspects of influence and persuasion. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3009 |
Psychology of Leadership
Are leaders made or born? This question has been debated for decades. Building on requisite comprehension of psychology, such as understanding development and behavior, mental processes, and how people interact, students apply this knowledge in consideration of what makes a leader. They examine theories and principles of leadership and leader development. Students engage in coursework focused on leadership styles, characteristics and qualities of effective leaders, cultural issues, empowerment and development, ethics and values, and global leadership. They apply leadership concepts and principles to personal experiences to contextualize theory and further examine the leadership role. Prerequisites BS in Human Services Leadership and Administration Concentration
BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
Psychology Electives |
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10 credits from the list below or any from the 5000-level courses in the School of Psychology AIM list or any undergraduate level PSYC course. You must take different courses from what you chose for your concentration courses
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| PSYC 3001 |
Cognitive Psychology
Students in this course are provided with a comprehensive overview of cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: How people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics may include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3004 |
Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders form the basis of diagnosis in psychology. In this course, students examine a wide variety of common psychological disorders, including mood, thought, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual, personality, and dissociative disorders. Students also explore underlying causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. They examine concepts of normal and abnormal as related to psychology, methods used in the process of diagnosis, and the measurement of psychological functioning. Students also differentiate among disorders and learn limits to effective diagnosis. Applying concepts and theories learned in the course, students demonstrate their understanding through practical application and case study assignments. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3005 |
Racial and Ethnic Identities
Most people recognize and appreciate the individuality of human beings, including race and ethnicity as related to self-perception and to the perception of others. In this course, students explore their own racial and ethnic identities in the context of contemporary psychological knowledge as well as contemporary issues and challenges related to race and ethnicity. Students explore and discuss a variety of topics, including the development of racial and ethnic identities; social classification; privilege and stigma; perceptions of racial and ethnic identities; assimilation; inequalities in race and ethnicity; and the relationship of race and ethnicity to social change. Students apply psychological concepts to better understand their own sense of ethnic and racial identities and how these identities shape their experiences in the world. Prerequisites BS in Human Services Psychology Concentration
BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3006 |
Psychology of Gender
Researchers have demonstrated that there are few psychological differences between men and women. And yet history and conventional thinking indicate otherwise. Students in this course are introduced to the basic theories, principles, and applications of gender and gender differences. Students explore distinctions between sex and gender, masculinity and femininity, and sexuality and sexual orientation; gender differences in social behavior, perception, and cognitive abilities; and cross-cultural research on gender and sexuality. Through discussions and applications, students debunk myths surrounding sex and gender similarities and differences, and they apply theories to case examples and individual experiences. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3007 |
Influence and Persuasion
Students in this course examine major concepts and theories of influence and persuasion. Understanding the psychology of influence and persuasion, and recognizing how we use it in daily interactions—or how we experience it used by others—is a vital component of making positive decisions about relationships and careers, as well as everyday challenges and opportunities in our lives. Students will apply specific theories to common situations to analyze and evaluate the impact of influence and persuasion on their own and others' attitudes, beliefs, and behavior. Particular areas of study include influence and persuasion in daily communication; cultural considerations; media and consumer behavior; and politics and leader influence. Throughout the course, students also apply self-reflection strategies to case studies and their personal experiences and also assess the ethical aspects of influence and persuasion. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 3009 |
Psychology of Leadership
Are leaders made or born? This question has been debated for decades. Building on requisite comprehension of psychology, such as understanding development and behavior, mental processes, and how people interact, students apply this knowledge in consideration of what makes a leader. They examine theories and principles of leadership and leader development. Students engage in coursework focused on leadership styles, characteristics and qualities of effective leaders, cultural issues, empowerment and development, ethics and values, and global leadership. They apply leadership concepts and principles to personal experiences to contextualize theory and further examine the leadership role. Prerequisites BS in Human Services Leadership and Administration Concentration
BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 4002 |
Brain and Behavior
The study of the brain and how it functions has contributed significantly to the understanding of how people react and adapt to their environments. In this course, students examine basic brain physiology and learn how the brain functions to control behavior. Students explore specific applications of brain structure to memory and attention, sensation and perception, development, socialization, motivation and emotion, and socialization. They apply concepts and theories about the brain to psychological health and well-being. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 4006 |
Global Perspectives in Psychology
While traditional psychology in the United States has been Western in focus, increased globalization has promoted an examination into human behavior from a broader perspective that includes the influence of cultural and global trends on individual and group behavior. In this course, students explore a variety of global perspectives in psychology as well as some of the issues and controversies facilitated by differing cultures. They explore and discuss trends and research methods in global psychology, indigenous psychology, psychotherapy in a global world, and the role of psychologists internationally. Students critically evaluate psychological issues from a global rather than a domestic perspective. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
| PSYC 4008 |
Intergroup Conflict and Peace Building
In a world encumbered with conflict, tension, and injustice, strategies for building peace are essential. In this course, students assess theories and principles of conflict management and resolution. They examine and employ theories and applications of intergroup dynamics; principles and underlying philosophies of non-violence; and social science principles to understand conflict and promote peace. Students gain practical experience applying principles of peace building to proposing solutions for contemporary, individual, and social issues. Prerequisites BS in Psychology
All Other Programs
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(5 cr.) |
General Electives |
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Choose 13 courses from General Education, BS in Psychology, Accelerate into Master’s courses, or other Walden bachelor’s degree programs. Six courses (30 credits) must be from 3000, 4000, or 5000 level coursework. Elective credits must total 65 credits to meet the BS in Psychology program requirements.
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Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
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| Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $333 per quarter hour | $60,273 |
| Technology Fee | Per quarter | $165 | $2,640 |
| $62,913* |
*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
Paying for Your Education
Our Enrollment Specialists can help you outline a plan and find resources for funding your education.
Learn moreProgram Savings
Receive your first course at no cost tuition reduction (excluding other applicable fees) if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on October 10, 2022. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
Get Started NowAdmission Requirements
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You are less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits.
- You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
More information for international applicants.
Testimonials
Through my education at Walden, I have become more aware of how important it is to advocate for those who are marginalized and for my current and future profession.
Melanie Jones BS in Psychology Graduate
This degree has fueled my passion for nonprofit work. I have developed a connection with the homeless community and a new awareness of the mental illness and addiction within this community.
Antoinette Catano BS in Psychology Graduate
My Walden education supported me in both hard skills centered around workforce development, clinical work around the field of psychology, as well as soft skill development such as communication.
Justin Nguyen-Amigo BS in Psychology Graduate
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