Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program at CMU Online will immerse you in the study of the mind, so you’ll be equipped for empathetic problem-solving in careers ranging from business management and education to counseling and social work. Whether you want to help people live happier lives, increase employee productivity in the workplace or apply your knowledge in diverse professional settings, a psychology degree offers the skills you need.
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Psychology, Bachelor of Science
Location:
Online
Recognition:
Among the Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Your Goal:
Explore the motivations that drive human behavior—and use that knowledge to make a difference in your career.
About the Program:
You want to build a strong foundation in psychology and open the door to rewarding career opportunities. Our program offers valuable insights into human behaviors and motivations—including your own. You’ll work with world-class faculty and target your studies through an optional concentration in business psychology or mental health. You can further refine your education to fulfill career goals with course selection such as:
- Behavior analysis
- Clinical interviewing
- Health psychology
- Sports psychology
- Studies in personality
- And more
Get a head start on a master’s degree through an accelerated program path! Eligible students may take courses that apply towards both their bachelor’s degree and the MA Higher Ed & Social Justice program(s). Contact us to learn more!
Program Outcomes:
You’ll earn your Bachelor of Science and open the door to professional opportunities that call for a psychology background. Many of our graduates pursue careers as behavioral analysts or apply their skills in human resources or social services.
CMU offers engaging online and face-to-face learning opportunities built to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn more about this program and how to take the next step.
Psychology: Mental Health Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
To build foundational knowledge in mental health aspects of psychology to support a better quality of life and well-being for diverse populations across human services—from behavioral health to substance abuse recovery to social work and more.
About the Program:
With the online Mental Health Concentration for your bachelor’s degree in Psychology, you will examine psychology in theory and practice through the lens of a human services model. Through the coursework, you will gain a deep understanding of how psychology is applied to promote mental health via psychological testing, counseling and interviewing, as well as therapeutic interventions in psychological disorders, and more.
Your Mental Health concentration studies will build your foundational knowledge of psychology through coursework and refine your basic skill set to prepare you for achieving your career goals. As a student in this psychology concentration program, you can take advantage of fully online, asynchronous coursework that lets you learn at your own pace – on your schedule.
Program Outcomes:
You will earn your bachelor’s science degree (BS) and graduate with the skills you need for human services roles such as:
- Case Manager
- Clinical Service Manager
- Probation Officer
- Child Life Specialist
- Clinical Research Technician
CMU offers immersive online and experiential learning opportunities designed to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn about this program and how to take the next step.
Psychology: Business Psychology Concentration (Bachelor of Science)
Location:
Online
Your Goal:
To master concepts within psychology to better manage businesses and organizations, such as concepts in the fields of industrial-organizational psychology, psychology of advertisement, social psychology, and occupational stress. Understanding human behavior is essential for managing organizations as well as employees to promote high productivity and make powerful connections with customers.
About the Program:
With the online Business Psychology Concentration for your bachelor’s degree in Psychology, you will learn how psychology can be applied to optimize business and organizational performance. Through the coursework, you will gain a deep understanding of how psychological theories and principles can be applied to business management, marketing, personnel selection, human resource management, and more.
Your Business Psychology concentration studies will build on foundational knowledge in Psychology through coursework and refine your basic skill set to prepare you for achieving your career goals. As a student in this psychology concentration program, you can take advantage of fully online, asynchronous coursework that lets you learn at your own pace – on your schedule.
Program Outcomes:
You will earn your bachelor’s science degree (BS) and graduate with the skills you need for career paths such as:
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- Business Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Business Talent Management
CMU offers immersive online and experiential learning opportunities designed to help you achieve big goals. Request information today to learn about this program and how to take the next step.
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