Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Onlien Psychology DegreePsychology is the study of behavior and mental processes and is traditionally a popular field of study. By the very nature of the profession, psychology is a service vocation. This major fits well with Waldorf's mission of "instilling values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning."

A bachelor's degree in psychology prepares students to be well-rounded, educated individuals as it reflects many of the goals of a liberal arts education by providing:

  • A knowledge base
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical reasoning skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ethical values

The intent of the psychology program is to provide a comprehensive plan of study that will introduce students to many subfields of psychology and prepare them for careers in a number of human services careers as well as graduate and professional programs. Graduate degrees are required to pursue licensure as a psychologist, counselor, or social worker. Waldorf College psychology majors should be prepared to enter these degree programs upon graduation. Through graduate studies, students may choose to specialize in areas including clinical, experimental, developmental, social, cognitive, human factors, sports, industrial/organizational, health, and forensics.

Estimated time of completion of this program is 4 years.

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Prefix Number Course Credit
Hours
Major Required--Group A 30
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
PSY 3450 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 3140 Social Psychology 3
PSY 3019 History and Systems of Psychology 3
PSY 3150 Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 3350 Theories of Personality 3
PSY 3460 Cognitive Psychology 3
PSY 4021 Physiological Psychology 3
PSY 4501 Research Methods 3
Select one course below  
PSY 4995 Senior Capstone 3
Residential Requirement--Group B
Three days (equal to one credit-hour) of on-site instruction is required for every 30 credit hours earned online.
1-4
PSY 4900 Residential Seminar 1-4
Professional Electives--Group C
Electives can be taken from any course related to Psychology with a minimum of six credits taken from the list below
26-29
PSY 4030 Sensation and Perception 3
PSY 3500 Judgment and Decision Making 3
PSY 4510 Attitudes and Persuasion 3
PSY 4515 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination 3
PSY 3380 Psychology of Adjustment 3
PSY 3480 Principles of Learning 3
PSY 4560 Psychological Assessment 3
PSY 3220 Health Psychology 3
PSY 3490 Industrial Organizational Psychology 3
PSY 3205 Psychology of Gender 3
PSY 3210 Close Relationships 3
PSY 4900 Residential Seminar 3
Grand Total:   120

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