34 credits
required for program
- Available online
- Minor Available
Cost
$455 per credit
Timeframe
22–26 months
Discover a flexible, online psychology degree that is designed for you to examine the human mind. From a Christian perspective, you will be equipped with the tools and practices to help improve others’ mental health.
Our online psychology degree may be the right fit if you…
- Care deeply about people
- Desire to gain an in-depth understanding of human behavior
- Want to build a foundation for a career in a variety of industries
- Value faith-infused curriculum that enables you to apply psychological principles from a Christian perspective
- Appreciate an online psychology format that fits your busy life
- Crave an interactive and supportive virtual community
Why study psychology at Northwestern?
Our bachelor’s in psychology is intentionally designed to be both realistically attainable and undeniably valuable. Discover a practical online psychology degree that provides a theoretical and applied understanding of psychological principles to prepare you for graduate study in psychology or entry-level positions in the helping profession. Experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
Program Features
- Practical degree that examines the science of human behavior and mental processes
- Expert faculty who are active practicing clinicians in their fields
- Customizable psychology degree with two unique concentrations
- Faith-infused curriculum that interlocks faith and purpose
- Courses optimized for quality and user experience
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Psychology Program Handout
Find out more about the Adult Undergraduate Psychology Program
View Program HandoutConcentrations
Leverage your psychology degree in the marketplace by pinpointing your area of study. Customize your program by selecting one of two concentrations:
Students complete 16 credits specific to Health Psychology. Gain the theoretical background of how psychological, behavioral, cultural, and social factors influence health and wellness. Plus, examine stress and pain interventions as well as the role of stress and lifestyle choices and how they affect our well-being.
- Foundations of Health Psychology
- Stress Management Strategies
- Pain Management Strategies
- Clinical Health Psychology
Students complete 16 credits specific to Marriage and Family. Examine foundations for family communication, problem solving, and relationships; a systems perspective on family dynamics and their impact upon marital quality and the family; as well as counseling and intervention strategies.
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Marriage and Family Dynamics
- Family Communication and Relationships
- Intervention Strategies with Families
Students complete 16 credits in related coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about earning a psychology degree? Check out a few of our most frequently asked questions!
Will I be able to successfully juggle coursework with my other responsibilities?
Definitely. We know it can be nerve-wracking to take the next step toward your goals, especially as you consider how pursuing a degree will fit into your busy life.
That’s why we’ve created a value-packed bachelor’s degree in psychology that provides a manageable workload for a busy adult. Experience flexible education and student-friendly courses all within a convenient online or blended format—so you don’t have to choose between your responsibilities and an education.
Is it affordable?
Yes! It is a top priority to make quality education affordable so that you can ignite your calling right here at UNW. You can expect competitive tuition that’s actually less than the cost of most state undergraduate programs.
More than our commitment to an affordable education, though, is our commitment to a valuable one. Invest in an education at UNW that offers faith-infused learning, a highly interactive online community, courses taught by actively practicing faculty, and student-friendly course design.
Will I have access to support resources?
Absolutely. We believe online students of all ages thrive in a learning environment where they feel known, supported, and encouraged. Our online psychology programs, steeped in faith-infused principles, offer access to free tutoring and coaching resources, personal academic advising, optional live-learning sessions, and—of course—our highly interactive virtual community.
What can I do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology?
Our curriculum is designed to provide you with a foundation for success in the real world. A degree in psychology can open doors to careers in human services, business, and health services.
UNW alumni have taken on roles such as case managers, psychologists, criminal investigators, mental health counselors, home care aids, psychiatric technicians, social services aids, social workers, psychiatric aides, career counselors, and substance abuse counselors.
How will faith be incorporated into the curriculum?
We recognize that faith often plays a central role in professional life. Our clinically-oriented online courses examine the field of psychology as it applies to a variety of fields from a faith-infused perspective. Not only will you be equipped with real-world knowledge, you’ll learn how to use it to care for the mental health of others from a Christian perspective.
UNW equipped me with an extremely solid base of knowledge and understanding in the field of psychology. The degree provided tools, concepts, theories, and practices that can be incorporated into all of my current and future work. Understanding how and why we function the way we do as human beings is fascinating, in addition to understanding how to best optimize and utilize that information from a biblical, theological and psychological perspective.
Northwestern’s adult undergraduate psychology program offers concentrations in marriage & family and health psychology. Coursework is uniquely Christian with a capstone in the integration of psychology and theology. A degree in psychology prepares you for further education in graduate school, various positions in the mental health field, or occupations such as criminal justice or human resources.
Career Opportunities
A bachelor’s in psychology provides you with a foundation for success in the real world. At UNW, earning a psychology degree online will prepare you for careers in human services, business, and health services.
What types of work are related to this degree?
What types of work are related to a psychology degree?
- Case managers
- Psychologists
- Criminal investigators
- Mental health counselors
- Home care aids
- Psychiatric technicians
- Social services aids
- Social workers
- Psychiatric aides
- Career counselors
- Substance abuse counselors
Note: Roles in some settings may require additional education or training.
What will I learn?
As you pursue a psychology degree online at UNW, you will learn to analyze, communicate effectively, solve problems, and counsel patients. Dive into this skills-based major that will prepare you to be a successful professional in a variety of fields or to continue onto graduate-level programs in psychology, education, law, business, or medicine.
PSY 3207
Abnormal Psychology
An examination of the multidimensional determinants which influence the development of psychopathology. Students will explore assessment, diagnosis, and the conceptualization of disorders as defined by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual classification system. An exploration of etiology, diagnostic considerations, and cultural factors will be emphasized. Clinical and scientific research will be examined to understand psychopathology and mental health.
PSY 3308
Principles of Counseling
A study of the clinical types of mental illness, the schools of psychotherapy and the theories and techniques of counseling. Emphasis is upon personality integration and the principles of mental health. Consideration is given to the legal, ethical and practical implications of counseling relationships. Reference is made to various personality tests.
PSY 4365
Family Communication and Relationships
This course focuses on the psychosocial and spiritual foundations for healthy communication and interpersonal relationships within families. Strategies for developing appropriate problem solving and communication patterns are discussed.
PSY 4318
Marriage and Family Dynamics
This course examines the nature of marriage and family dynamics from a systems perspective. Sexuality and the role of marital quality upon the family unit are considered. Biblical principles for developing positive marriage and family dynamics are addressed.
PYC 4005
Foundations of Health Psychology
An overview of the field of health psychology. Attention is given to the psychological factors related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and illness. The psychosocial factors that contribute to health and disease, health promotion, mind-body relationships, and various approaches to the prevention and treatment of physical illness will be examined. A Christian perspective on health and wellness is developed.
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