Psychology Degree Program Highlights
Prepare for a future in psychology. Earn a psychology degree online.
Our Bachelor of Science in Psychology will prepare you for a future in a wide range of fields, including those directly related to psychology and helping others, as well as professional fields such as sales, marketing, advertising, human resources or education.
- As a student in this psychology program, you will learn from instructors steeped in real-world experience.
- Your instructors can help you develop an understanding and application of psychology, while increasing your analytical and communication skills.
- With the degree in psychology at Baker College, you will also be challenged with classroom work that will give you the confidence and familiarity to have a successful career regardless of the specific field you choose.
Learn Your Way
Psychology courses are taught online and in person. Plus, general education and prerequisite courses are typically available through Baker Online, Online Live, and on all campuses throughout Michigan.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Psychology Degree?
Psychology is the study of mental processes and behavior. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology will help prepare students for a variety of professions and careers or to enter graduate study in psychology or related disciplines and fields. The bachelor's in psychology seeks to assist students with the development and application of foundational skills, information and knowledge.
The degree in psychology at Baker College adapts from and conforms to the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major: Version 2.0, established by the APA’s Board of Educational Affairs Task Force.
Psychology Curriculum
The Baker College psychology degree online and in-person is is a 4-year program consisting of 120 credit hours (60 credit hours in major courses and 30 additional elective credit hours). Our curriculum includes 30 hours of general education requirements, theories of counseling and a 160-hour work experience.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Theories of Counseling
Work Experience
Accreditation
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission / 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411 / 800-621-7440 / www.hlccommission.org.
Psychology Classes Available
This psychology program is offered online and in-person on our campuses in Cadillac, Owosso and Royal Oak.
On Campus Available
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live