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Track and build your skills in psychology
Our BS in Psychology program offers a variety of courses that can help you develop career skills. So how do you know which courses are best for your professional growth? Start by setting goals. Make a list of career-related skills and identify any knowledge gaps you may have. Then look for the courses that can help you gain those skills or build on your knowledge. As you complete courses, track your progress and practice regularly so you stay on top of the latest industry trends. Our Career Development Center can help you with your resume and job search as you learn each new skill.
Develop professional traits that can help you pursue your career
Cultivating professional traits is another means to stand out in the workplace. For the BS in Psychology, we focus on helping you to be:
- A creative problem-solver
- An effective communicator
- Compassionate
- Culturally sensitive
- Detail oriented
- Empathetic
- Information literate
- Organized
Psychology career skills taught in our BS in Psychology program
After you graduate from our BS in Psychology program, you may pursue an advanced degree or apply your skills to other professions, such as roles in education, public service, law enforcement and corrections, business, human development or rehabilitation and mental health.
Interpersonal skills
- Develop and implement individualized strategies that are designed to help people achieve their goals
- Use a variety of evidence-based strategies to help improve people’s well-being and to suggest appropriate interventions
- Collect and interpret information about people’s mental health conditions, including their symptoms, history and strengths
- Work well with others, build trust, resolve conflict and show empathy and compassion
Organizational and communication skills
- Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; juggle multiple projects and responsibilities
- Identify and solve problems effectively by thinking critically and creatively
- Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing; listen attentively and build rapport
- Be knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in your field
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What are the BS in Psychology admission requirements?
Applicants to the BS in Psychology program must provide the following information for admission:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A transcript of any reported GED
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation and other administrative costs
- You must be at least 24 years old. This requirement may be waived for:
- Military applicants and veterans
- Applicants with 24 or more quarter credits of prior college or university coursework (transferable college coursework and/or credentials that map to preapproved credit for prior learning opportunities may be considered toward the 24-credit minimum equivalency total)
- Applicants who do not have any credits eligible for transfer must successfully complete a university-approved reading and writing assessment; by evaluating your skills prior to your first course, Capella can more effectively provide resources to prepare you for a successful learning experience
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum of 45 transferable credits.
- The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8 OR at least 100 applied transfer college credits; those with a lower GPA and less than 100 applied transfer college credits may be considered by providing additional documentation for review.
Step Into FlexPath is an option for those who don’t qualify for FlexPath. Start a program in our GuidedPath learning format and then transition into FlexPath upon successful completion of 12 credits, at a 2.8 GPA or higher.
International student requirements
If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.
To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:
- Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Attend an internationally recognized institution
- Provide transcripts for evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
We offer two online learning formats, GuidedPath and FlexPath, so you can choose the one that meets your needs and learn on your time. Compare our learning formats or take our quiz to discover which format fits best with your learning style.
- GuidedPath offers a preset schedule and deadlines, with the freedom to study on your own time.
- FlexPath provides the additional flexibility to complete courses at your own pace and take one or two courses at a time, depending on your schedule.
Are you looking to earn your bachelor’s degree online but have questions about the cost? Many students are looking for ways to save money on their education and online learning can be a great way to do it.
Here are just a few of the potential savings you can enjoy when you earn your degree online.
Employer and association discounts
More than 900 organizations – including corporations and health care organizations – invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer access to tuition savings and other educational benefits. See if your employer is a partner of Capella.
$15,000 scholarship toward your bachelor’s degree
Apply for a $15,000 Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your bachelor’s degree.
Transfer credits
Learn more about Capella’s transfer credit process. You may be able to transfer previous college credits to cover up to 75% of select bachelor’s degrees.
Federal grants
Capella University accepts federal grants, which are education funds that you may not have to repay. Find out more about federal grants and what’s available to you.
Transform your interest in human behavior into skills and knowledge you can use with our BS in Psychology program. With coursework in fundamental psychological concepts, theories, empirical findings and historical trends, our program helps prepare you to pursue a variety of academic or professional options.
Our curriculum is designed to help you:
- Analyze psychological theory and concepts in relationship to individual, organizational and social issues.
- Apply critical thinking, scientific analysis and innovative thinking to problems in the field of psychology.
- Apply cultural competencies and ethical principles to problems, decisions and behaviors.
- Apply psychology-specific content to effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills and career preparation.
- Communicate effectively with diverse recipients in a manner consistent with expectations for psychology professionals.