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Bachelor's in Psychology

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School of Arts and Sciences

573.875.7570

SAS@CCIS.edu

We celebrate diverse perspectives, champion creative thinking, and foster an environment where you can learn, grow and shape your future.

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Why Study Psychology? 

A BA in Psychology will help you understand why people do what they do and prepare you for a career that observes, describes and shapes behavior. Our expert faculty and hands-on learning opportunities will prepare you to apply your knowledge in: Advertising, Education, Coaching, Social services, Community development, Market research, Substance abuse treatment, Mental health counseling, Fundraising and beyond.  

What You'll Learn 

Our expert curriculum equips you with an understanding of cognitive, emotional and social behavior and the skills needed to help individuals and organizations overcome challenges in a broad range of fields. Coursework also covers the history and systems of psychology, introduction to social science writing, quantitative research methods, statistics, and integrative psychology.

Program Details

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor's in Psychology from Columbia College.

View Core Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

  • Human development 
  • Neuroscience 
  • Memory 
  • Emotion 
  • Sensation and perception 
  • Relationships 
  • Psychological disorders

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes 

With a degree in Psychology from Columbia College, your understanding of cognitive, emotional and social behavior can position you to help individuals and organizations overcome challenges in a broad range of fields.

  • Advertising 
  • Education 
  • Coaching 
  • Social services 
  • Community development 
  • Market research 
  • Substance abuse treatment 
  • Mental health counseling 
  • Fundraising

Columbia College students who plan to continue at the graduate level will have a more academic focus within the program, while those who intend to seek employment after graduation participate in an applied program.

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.

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Contact Information

School of Arts and Sciences

573.875.7570

SAS@CCIS.edu

We celebrate diverse perspectives, champion creative thinking, and foster an environment where you can learn, grow and shape your future.

Meet Your Faculty

because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.

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