Overview

The Psychology major at Rockhurst University is designed to familiarize students with several different areas of psychology.

All students are required to complete a course from each of the following areas: applied, biological/experimental, cultural/social, as well as developmental psychology. Psychology is a widely applicable discipline, therefore students can have second majors in many different areas such as English, business, criminal justice and biology.

Learning Outcomes

Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Outcomes

Graduates of the bachelor's in psychology program go on to pursue careers as:

Behavioral assistants
Staff at residential facilities for children and adolescents with mental illness and behavioral health challenges
Survey analysts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abnormal Behavior
Psychological Assessment
Psychology of Learning
Evolutionary Psychology
Psychology of Motivation
Cognition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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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

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Out-of-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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

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Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Kansas City

Funding

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