AA in Psychology Online Degree Information

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Degree Title:	AA in Psychology
College:	Liberty University
Description:	Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Psychology program provides students with a foundational background for understanding relevant facts and concepts of human behavior, including the sociocultural context in which psychology emerged. Students will develop familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative methods of research, as well as methods for presenting their research, and will understand the importance of utilizing ethical principles of psychologists through psychological theory, practice, and research. Students will also learn to use critical thinking in understanding the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and will grasp the roles that gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and class play in affecting all human perspectives and experiences. As the world’s largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.

Accreditation:	Liberty University is a member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have at least a high school degree or equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees.

Address:
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
8-week and 16-week online courses, 9 start dates

Average Cost per Credit:
For 2008-2009, the full time cost/credit is $250 undergraduate and $395 graduate. The part time cost/credit is $275 undergraduate and $415 graduate. The technology fee is $150 per semester.

Credit-earning Options:
Liberty accepts transfer credits from other accredited institutions, as well as offering a Credit for Life Experience program where you can earn credit for what you have already accomplished in your career.

Delivery Format: (?)
Classes are entirely online and utilize the Blackboard online learning platform.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Internet connection, web browser, email account, windows 98 or better, 120 MHz, 64 Meg RAM. Adobe Acrobat

Geographic Restrictions:
No geographic restrictions

On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus requirements

Scholarships Offered:
There are scholarships available through independent organizations and funds. Financial Aid encourages students to apply for these outside sources of aid, as well.

Loans Offered:
Available to many students and parents, loans are an option for funding one's education.

Registration Details:
Prospective students must hold a Bachelors degree. Apply online.