Psychology
Understand human behavior • Think critically • Communicate effectively
Why you should earn your bachelor's degree in psychology
No matter what industry you work in or what your profession is, you'll be working with people. JBU's online Bachelor of Science in Psychology will help prepare you to communicate effectively and understand human behavior. In our program, you will study the science, language, literature, and principles of psychology while considering the relationship between psychology and biblical truth. Whether you hope to become a counselor, manage a team, or market a new product, understanding human behavior is critical to communicating effectively and reaching your full potential in whatever profession you choose.
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Enroll in classes
Schedule a call with an admissions counselor to learn more about the psychology program. If you have previous college credit, request a free transcript review (transfer up to 84 credit hours).
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Study psychology
You'll learn about the principles of psychology and human behavior from a faith-based perspective as you prepare for a range of careers. You'll collaborate with your classmates and gain expertise in psychology in order to understand human behavior to advocate for people better.
Land a job you love
After earning your degree, land a job you'll love or get a promotion. According to a survey conducted by the JBU Career Development Center for 2018-2019 graduates, 95% of online undergrad students landed within 6 months of graduation.*
*landed: employed, grad school, volunteer, or military
Benefits of JBU's Psychology program
Transfer previous college credit into this program, reducing the amount of time to finish your degree.
Complete your coursework on your schedule through JBU's flexible, fully online program.
Receive one-on-one support from professor through smaller class sizes.
Gain expertise from professors with real-life experience.
Graduate feeling equipped to honor God and serve others by studying psychology from a biblical worldview.
Chanci Chaney '20
"JBU offers a flexible, collaborative online learning environment for students to receive an education while maintaining a fulltime job. I chose JBU because I wanted a Biblical Worldview versus a secular view. The staff at JBU offer support and prayer for personal and educational needs."
Brittany Mangold '20
"I feel as though my degree has always helped me to understand others. I have been interested in psychology since high school. We are all human. We all feel, emote, behave, and communicate in so many ways and to be able to understand the depth of our human condition, I feel, allows me to be more open-minded and accepting of others. Not only does my degree help in this regard, it allows me to understand how the brain functions. . . I chose JBU online for many reasons. My first reason was that JBU offered my major: psychology. Second, the courses were online which, with a full time job, being a mother and a wife, trying to make on-campus courses seemed impossible."
Kimberly Cheshier '20
"My degree is moving me closer to a place that I long to be and that is to serve those who remain underserved in regard to their mental health needs. . . If you are motivated and self disciplined if you like a faster pace quality of instruction, the online educational experience is absolutely worth exploring."
Sarah Arenas '19
“This program was a second chance for me. . . and I was able to show my eldest daughter that it is never too late to give 100%.” Sarah was unsure that she would be able to balance her job as a nurse, her personal life, and school. However, she says, "the balance is very possible, I am thankful that the opportunity to attend JBU presented itself.”
Considering Grad School?
JBU's psychology program provides a foundation for understanding human thought and behavior, helping prepare you for graduate programs like JBU’s Counseling Program.
Maximize your return on investment and get a head start on your graduate degree. You can earn up to 12 credit hours of graduate classes and apply it to both your undergrad and graduate degrees.
