Overview

Upon graduation, you’ll be well prepared for roles in vocational counseling, criminal justice, journalism, or entry-level counseling in the context of a county-funded agency or hospital. You’ll also be prepared to seek admission to graduate programs at the master’s or doctoral level.

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate major theories, concepts, and historical trends in psychology.

Explain behavior, cognition, and emotion from multiple schools of thought and multicultural perspectives.

Identify a problem in psychology, examine available evidence, analyze assumptions, and apply research methods to solve the problem. This includes the ability to interpret numbers and apply basic statistical procedures.

Write papers in psychology using different literary formats, e.g., narrative, exposition, critical analysis, and APA format.

Careers

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from National University is a great foundation to a fulfilling career in many areas. Find out how with the new guide, Psychology: A Degree that Opens Doors. In the guide you’ll find answers to questions like these:

What is the job outlook in the field of psychology, and why?

How can an education in psychology be useful in other careers?

Who hires people with degrees in psychology?

What are some of the career opportunities for psychology graduates?

If psychology is a field you’d like to pursue, National University has the programs you need to reach your education goals in exciting and emerging specialties like performance and sport psychology, marriage and family counseling, educational counseling, organizational behavior and more.

Best of all, many of National University’s programs are available in a flexible online format that lets you earn your degree on your schedule. Rise early to participate in online discussions, log on during your lunch hour, or respond to questions well into the night – the choice is yours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Violence and Society

Group Structure & Dynamics

Conflict Resolution

Psychology for Managers

Human Communication

Organizational Development

Cross-Cultural Dynamics

Foundation of Sport Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Year-round enrollment. The admission team reviews applications year-round.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All entering undergraduate students without prior college level English and/or Math courses must take the ACCUPLACER mathematics and English evaluation as part of the admissions process.
High school graduates transferring from regionally accredited colleges and universities are admitted as degree students if their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 may be admitted on probationary admission if the Committee on the Application of Standards (Committee) judges that there is sufficient evidence of potential to complete college studies. Applicants below a 2.0 may submit a petition letter to their advisor for review by the Committee.
Individual degree programs may have additional admission requirements.
Complete an application for admission and enrollment agreement.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Out-of-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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

Funding

In honor of our students, and in celebration of our 50th anniversary, National University is investing $30 million in new student scholarships. To learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship, how you can apply, and how much you can save, inquire today.

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Scholarships Information

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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