BS - General Psychology Online Degree Information

 

BS - General Psychology

   
 
 
Click here to learn more about this school!
Click here to receive more information!
Degree Title:
BS - General Psychology
College:
Capella University
Description:

Develop an understanding of human learning, emotions, and behaviors with this BS in Psychology specialization, designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. You will also learn skills in research, writing, problem solving, and synthesizing and evaluating information, which are valued in a wide range of professions beyond psychology. Successful graduates of this program are prepared to continue their studies at the graduate level or pursue careers in a variety of fields that employ psychological knowledge and skills, including public service, law enforcement, business, sales, market research, health care, and social services. Capella offers concentrations in Marketing, Finance, and Project Management.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS/MS in Psychology Option

Set your sights higher while you earn your bachelor's degree. In Capella's Combined BS/MS Psychology Option, you could start earning master's level credits during your bachelor's program. Once you earn 100 undergraduate quarter credits, you may be eligible for Capella's Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option, which can save you more than $4,500 over the cost of pursuing each degree separately and cut up to 2 quarters off your time to MS degree completion.

Student Consumer Information

 
Click here to receive more information!
Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Bachelor   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
Students applying for any Undergraduate Studies program must be 24 years of age or older. For students 23 years of age or under must have 90+ quarter credits/60+ semester credits, Associates Degree or higher, or Active Military Status.
 
Click here to receive more information!
 

Capella University

Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
Address:
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
23000 students as of 8/1/2008
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment.
Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by school and degree program. To receive detailed information on Capella's tuition rates, request a free University Guide.
Credit-earning Options:
You can petition to earn college credit for previous work and learning experiences, including IT certifications, business certificates, work experience/training, DANTES and CLEP examinations.
Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessible anytime day or night, from any Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times per week to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—Other
Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 98/ME, 1GHz processor; 256 MB RAM; minimum requirement of MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 6.2; at least 56K modem; e-mail address; word processor; sound card; speakers; video card; monitor display capable of at least 800x600 resolution.
Geographic Restrictions:
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency.
On-Campus Requirement:
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.
Scholarships Offered:
Capella University has three scholarship options available, including internal scholarships, external scholarships, and free scholarship search engines that are available to learners.
Loans Offered:
Capella participates in Federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide info on other non-federal loan programs.



McAfee SECURE sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams TRUSTe