Psychology (BA)

Program Overview

Aurora University’s online bachelor’s in psychology program can help students achieve their educational goals while fitting into busy schedules, thanks to its convenient and flexible format. Develop skills and knowledge in one of the nation’s most popular and diverse majors with course topics like child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, and clinical and counseling psychology.

Dynamic, expert faculty will lead students in an exploration of human behavior, with the opportunity to apply knowledge from the classroom to real-world settings through an optional internship. The curriculum of our BA in Psychology online program features a strong academic core where students can hone analytical thinking, research, and writing skills, gaining the tools needed to be successful in their careers.

Curriculum Overview

The BA in Psychology focuses on the scientific study of the mind and human behavior study from a lifespan developmental perspective. Courses will cover topics such as abnormal and normal behavior, personality development, motivation, the cultural environment, and interaction with others.

Students will have the unique opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations through an optional internship. In addition to offering placement support, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor in your field who will provide feedback on various internship-related assignments. Rest assured, you can complete your internship locally as well as at your current place of work, assuming it meets the program director’s requirements.