Bachelor of Psychology
A Bachelor of Psychology online degree at Grace College will explore the ins and outs of the human personality.
As you consider an array of online colleges with programs in psychology, be assured that when you find your way to Grace, you will discover an accredited online college, and your Bachelor of Psychology degree will be taught with a biblical worldview. A Grace Online Psychology degree will help you make workable connections between human behavior and relationship, preparing you to weigh questions and create conversation in a Christian college online context.
This bachelor of psychology degree online is for you if you are serious about creating an impact in a Psychology career path, and are looking to complete your degree online. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, you will be required to get real-world experience ensuring you are equipped for jobs in social work, therapy, case management, substance abuse, and other countless areas. This degree completion program requires 60 accumulated credit hours.
Future psychologist, the way forward is Grace.
Credit Requirements
Prior to graduation from this 60 credit hour program, students need 60 credit hours accumulated through other college credit, which can include up to 24 credit hours of Experiential Learning credit. College credits must be 100 level or higher with a C- or higher from an accredited (or approved unaccredited) college.
You can receive Grace College Experiential Learning credit for documented life experiences after high school such as workplace learning and personal activities such as music lessons, athletic involvement, and computer courses. Our team will help you discover your credit-worthy experiences and document those experiences for credit. Grace awards one credit hour per 20 hours of documented experience at no cost to you!
Students currently below 39 credit hours should complete the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts prior to this bachelor’s degree.
Admission Requirements
How to Apply
In order to be considered for enrollment in a Bachelor’s program at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the program.
- 60 prior college credit hours (some life and career experiences may be substituted for credit hours)
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Complete the application process
Admission Requirements
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Online Application
After all parts of your application have been completed and received in our enrollment office, your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
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Transcript Request
Request official transcripts from the school where you obtained your bachelor’s degree. If you are currently working on your degree, you can submit an unofficial transcript for admission until term completion, at which time an official transcript is required. Transcripts should be sent to onlineadmissions@grace.edu.
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Acceptance Process
When all of the steps have been completed, you will be advised of the Admissions Committee’s decision. The Admissions Committee may request that you submit additional materials and/or that you interview with a representative of the College.
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Enrollment Deposit
Upon acceptance, submit your $100 Enrollment Deposit to accept your offer of admission. Your $100 deposit will be credited to your student account. Welcome to the Grace College community!
Ideal Fit
Unlocking paths to pursue your goals.
Finish your degree at Grace College Online with our Bachelor of Psychology degree offered online.
Career Opportunities
Helping you find a meaningful career.
Ready to serve and help people right where they are, then a degree in Psychology online is for you. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for consideration into the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. This program is committed to Scripture as the foundation for truth in each course with a complementary understanding of the truths in psychology and the social sciences.
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Addictions Counselor
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Case Manager
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Community Service Manager
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Human Services Assistant
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Rehabilitation Counselors
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Community Health Worker
Course Overview
The course will provide the student with a framework to view motivation and emotion that can help process difficult questions about human behavior such as “why are some people more emotional than others?”, and “is it possible to create environments that increase the motivation of another human?”
Students will develop an appreciation of the interaction and relationship between biological, psychological and social factors that influence one’s physical health and health behaviors. This course will examine lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress, substance abuse and individual motivational factors.
An introduction to the major theories in counseling including secular and Christian approaches. The methodology of each approach will be analyzed based upon the respective theory of psychopathology. Special attention will be given to various skills, techniques, and applications of these approaches.
A study of mental and emotional disorders, their symptomatology, classification, and methods of treatment. Special attention is given to a Christian approach to mental health.
This course is designed to give the student a theoretical and practical understanding of addictive disorders. The topics covered in this class will include sexual, gambling and other addictive disorders. In addition, this course will examine the addictive process and relevant treatment issues in working with a variety of addictive disorders.
Commonly Asked Questions
Additional Program Details
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There are 20 required courses, for a total of 60 credit hours. In combination with a student’s prior credits, the complete degree is 120 credit hours.
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Degree completion programs can be completed in as little as two years!
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Each course is eight weeks long. The student will take two classes during each eight-week session.
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Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code: 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page
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Students need to have 60 credit hours of prior college credit completed to begin the program. If students do not have 60 prior credit hours, there are a few options for earning this credit. Twenty-four credit hours may be earned through experiential learning. Additional credit hours may also be earned by passing approved DSST exams. If you would like more information regarding these options, please contact an enrollment counselor at 888-249-0533.
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The online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be opportunity to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.
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You will need a computer with high bandwidth Internet access, a flash player and speakers. Some courses may have additional requirements; however, Grace online technology support is always available for technical questions.
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Visit the Grace College Online website and submit the online application in order to start your application process. When visiting the website look for the particular program you desire to apply to and fill out that specific application.
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Yes, the credits earned from the Grace College Online program are transferable. Grace College is an accredited member of the Higher Learning Commission.
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