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Psychology
Make a Difference in Your Career
Union Institute & University’s Psychology major prepares you for a rewarding career in a variety of mental health and human services fields. Small online classes are taught by a dynamic group of practicing mental health professionals who bring real-world experience to their teaching and who equally value the life experience that you bring to your studies. We offer concentrations in Holistic Studies, Forensic Psychology, and Addiction Studies.
Make a Difference in Your Career
Union Institute & University’s Psychology major prepares you for a rewarding career in a variety of mental health and human services fields. Small online classes are taught by a dynamic group of practicing mental health professionals who bring real-world experience to their teaching and who equally value the life experience that you bring to your studies. We offer concentrations in Holistic Studies, Forensic Psychology, and Addiction Studies.
Benefits & Careers of our Psychology Graduates
The Bachelors in Psychology is an applied program that will prepare you for a variety of careers. Students may opt for a general track or choose a concentration that provides additional career preparation in specific sub-fields. The BA in psychology is also ideal preparation for graduate-level study and is closely aligned with Union’s Master of Arts major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We have accelerated pathways that allow qualified students to begin their master’s degree during their final term of the BA. These pathways are available in the Master of Arts major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Science in Health Care Leadership.
- Hospitals
- Mental health centers
- Addiction programs
- Health and wellness centers
- Aging and long-term care facilities
- Corrections Workers
- Youth services settings
- Marketing
- Sales Worker
- Human resources
- Childcare Professionals
- Management
Study at your
own pace
Union’s Psychology program is available to you whenever you find the time to study in the day. Union’s flexibility gives you the power to advance your career.
Benefits & Careers of our Psychology Graduates
The Bachelors in Psychology is an applied program that will prepare you for a variety of careers. Students may opt for a general track or choose a concentration that provides additional career preparation in specific sub-fields. The BA in psychology is also ideal preparation for graduate-level study and is closely aligned with Union’s Master of Arts major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We have accelerated pathways that allow qualified students to begin their master’s degree during their final term of the BA. These pathways are available in the Master of Arts major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and the Master of Science in Health Care Leadership.
- Hospitals
- Mental health centers
- Addiction programs
- Health and wellness centers
- Aging and long-term care facilities
- Corrections Workers
- Youth services settings
- Marketing
- Sales Worker
- Human resources
- Childcare Professionals
- Management
Skills & Benefits Union Students Gain
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Evaluate psychological science and practice in light of professional ethical standards.
- Recognize values that support diversity and social justice.
- Integrate psychological content and skills in career and personal goals.
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Express self-reflection in relation to learning, career, and personal goals.
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Analyze key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
- Describe and evaluate the impact of psychological factors on lifespan development.
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
- Consider multiple perspectives in psychology.
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Interpret basic psychological research, and demonstrate psychology information literacy.
Accelerated Bridge/Dual Enrollment Opportunities
Undergraduate students who excel in the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology program have the opportunity to accelerate their progress into a master’s degree program in the final term required to complete the B.A. degree. Undergraduates meeting established criteria may enroll in two three-credit courses at the graduate level to bridge into a master’s degree.
- Master of Arts with a major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Health Care Leadership
- Master of Arts (except Applied Nutrition and Dietetics major)
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
To learn more about our dual enrollment opportunities, view page 31 of the University Catalog. Or call us at 800.861.6400 for more details.
Psychology Structure & Courses
•  120 Credit Hours Program (minimum)
•  Full-time & part-time options
• Classes start every 8 weeks!
• Up to 90 semester hours in transfer credits
Concentrations
Major & Core Courses
General Education
Electives
Graduation Capstone