Overview

You will gain foundational knowledge that is the first step toward a wide range of careers in the field, including research, clinical practice, ministry contexts, and community-based social services.

You will explore topics including child development, the biology of the brain, mental health disorders, social and cultural contexts that impact well-being, and skills for responding to crisis.

Features

The Psychology major at Vanguard University is versatile, preparing students for a wide range of vocational paths. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application to strengthen knowledge and skill sets.

Students learn about behavior modification by training animals, dive into child development and teaching strategies through our partnership with a local elementary school, volunteer in a wide range of social service and ministry contexts during their field practicum, and create and collect survey data to prepare for conference presentations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Death, Grief, and Loss
Adolescent Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National (Fall): after March 2, applications will be considered on a rolling basis with decision upon receipt of supporting documentation

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Costa Mesa, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 1638 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school or GED transcript (all freshmen and transfers).
SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission consideration.
Official college transcript(s) (applicants who have completed college coursework).
Christian Experience Statement. Prompt: "Describe how you came to know Christ, and your growing relationship and walk with Him. Describe how your church and ministry activities shape your daily life and will strengthen the Vanguard community."
Limit your typed response to 500 words. Statement will be evaluated on content, grammar and spelling. Include your full name.

International students:

$45 non-refundable application fee
Official Transcript(s)
Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores
Affidavit of Financial Support
Copy of Valid Passport
Students applying within the U.S. must submit copies of their visa, I-94, and if on a student visa, copies of their I-20 A-B Form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42500 USD / year

≈ 42500 USD / year
Out-of-State

42500 USD / year

≈ 42500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42500 USD / year

≈ 42500 USD / year

Living costs

Costa Mesa

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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