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College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies:
BS in Psychology (NEW)

BS in Psychology

Build a gratifying career and become a positive force in people’s lives. You want more than just a job—you want a meaningful career. Build the foundation for a rewarding future with our online BS in Psychology program. Explore the latest psychology concepts, research, and theories, and gain the skills to help others improve their lives.

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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

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

Degree Requirements

  • 181 total quarter credit hours
  • General education courses (46 credits)
  • Core courses (40 credits)
  • Elective courses (90 credits)

Curriculum

General Education Courses (46 credits)

See the General Education section of this Walden University Catalog.

Note: A minimum of 60 quarter credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000 or 4000 level courses as either general education or elective options. Students should consult their student success advisor if they have questions about individual program requirements. 

Core Courses (40 credits)

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

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  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

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  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

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  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Electives (90 credits) 

Choose 18 courses from General Education, Walden bachelor’s degree programs, Micro Credentials, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 35 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 90 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements. 

Optional Concentrations (15–30 credits)

Specific electives may meet concentration requirements. These courses are dependent upon the particular concentration. Please refer to the concentration page for details.

Optional Micro Credential Courses  

Certain electives provide an opportunity for students to earn a workplace certificate upon successful completion of the course. Please refer to the micro credential page for details.

Capstone Course (5 credits) 

Concentrations Not Currently Accepting New Students