Psychology Degree
The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
At Park University, our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in many different fields, including: counseling and helping professions, business, industry, research and development, advertising, college teaching, medical settings, basic research, criminal justice, and government.
While studying psychology, students will learn about this broad discipline that deals with human behavior and mental processes. Ultimately, the psychology degree program at Park University helps students learn the science and application of this discipline.
Locations & Learning Options
As a student in our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program, you’ll able to take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus or at one of over 41 campus centers nationwide. You may also take classes online. Students who choose to pursue a minor in psychology may take classes face-to-face in Parkville or online.
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree requires a minimum of 122 completed credit hours, including 42 hours of degree-specific core curriculum and approved electives. The minor in psychology requires 18 hours of degree-specific curriculum courses. Refer to your catalog for a complete listing of coursework for this degree.
Campus Centers, Gilbert, Online & Parkville
Dr. Timothy Ryan Hanrahan
Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions
thanrahan@park.edu
Careers
Our programs will prepare you for a career as a:
- Therapist
- Counselor
- Social Scientist
- Market Researcher
- Behavioral Analyst
Program Highlights
When you pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, you will be given the opportunity to take advanced-level courses, pursue independent study, and practice in the field. The combination of study and practice will help prepare you for graduate training if you are interested in becoming a licensed psychologists or professional researcher.
