Psychology Degree

Degree Overview

The Psychology degree offers you one of the most flexible liberal arts degrees that can lead to a variety of career paths. Many people go into psychology because they are interested in understanding human behavior and seeking solutions to problems faced by humans and organizations.

Bellevue University's in-class or online Bachelor of Science in Psychology focuses on the study of psychology as a science. In the degree program, you'll evaluate psychological theory and concepts and be able to apply these to research. In addition, the practice of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the use of research methods and statistical analysis will prepare you to conduct and present research and to apply scientific principles to understand and evaluate human behavior.

All of these skills translate well into career paths - in addition to the counseling professions - that are built on in-depth knowledge of human behavior and human interactions, such as:

• Human and social services
• Human resources and career services
• Management or organizational leadership
• Marketing, sales, and business analysis

The online Psychology Degree program follows the same guidelines as the on-campus degree program for an undergraduate psychology major - as presented by the American Psychological Association (APA). As a result, you will have gained a well-rounded, research-oriented education.

Secondary Teacher Education with Psychology Endorsement

If you have a keen interest in psychology and a love for teaching, teachers in the STEM fields are sought after in grade levels 7-12. The Secondary Education program option includes a professional teaching education component in addition to the psychology major and student teaching. Students who choose this option advance towards secondary-level teacher certification with an endorsement in at least one area (e.g., Psychology, or Psychology & Physical Education). Visit the Secondary Education Program pages for all education requirements for teaching at the secondary level.