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Undergraduate Program for Psychology

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

The Bachelor of Psychology program at Dunlap-Stone University is a fully online, flexible degree designed to provide students with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and mental processes. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students learn to apply core psychological principles, critically evaluate research, and communicate effectively on psychological topics. The program emphasizes ethical practices, cultural sensitivity, and the well-being of individuals while preparing graduates to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts such as mental health, education, business, and social services. This program equips students with the skills needed for diverse career opportunities or advanced studies in psychology while balancing work and other commitments in the online classroom.

  • Average Cost Per Credit Hour$475
  • Total Credit Hours:120
  • Estimated Program Length:Up To 240 Weeks - Consult with an academic advisor to see how short your degree can be based on transfer credit.
  • Transfer up to 90 credit hours to this program
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Program Outcomes

  • Explain and apply core principles, theories, and concepts in psychology to analyze human behavior and mental processes.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret psychological research.
  • Convey concepts and research effectively and engage in constructive discussions about psychological topics.
  • Be aware of and adhere to ethical standards and guidelines in psychology, including respecting confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and the well-being of individuals in their professional practice.
  • Apply their psychological knowledge to real-world situations, using psychological principles to solve practical problems in areas such as mental health, education, business, and social service.

Program Requirements

30 Credit Hours Major/Core Requirements
30 Credit Hours General Education Requirements
60 (6 with concentration) Credit Hours Electives 
Proctored Exams
Capstone Project
120 Total Credit Hours

General Education Requirements

  • 3 credit hours Communication
  • 3 credit hours Composition
  • 3 credit hours Mathematics
  • 6 credit hours Social Science
  • 6 credit hours Arts/Humanities
  • 3 credit hours Ethics
  • 3 credit hours Science
  • 3 credit hours Technology

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30

Psychology Core

  • PSY-132 Introduction to Psychology
  • MATH-160 Statistics
  • PSY-301 Social Psychology
  • PSY-305 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY-307 History and Systems of Psychology
  • PSY-401 Physiological Psychology
  • PSY-309 Lifespan Development
  • PSY-405 Educational Psychology
  • PSY-440 Research Methods in Psychology
  • PSY-450 Psychology Capstone

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30

Psychology Electives

Students must complete six credit hours within psychology topics as electives. Students may
complete any additional PSY course to meet this requirement.

General Electives

54 Credit Hours

Proctored Exams

Students must successfully complete the following proctored exams:

  • Students will complete a proctored defense of their capstone project.
  • Students will complete at least two other proctored final exams during their enrollment at
    DSU.

Capstone Project

As a part of their course work in PSY-450, students will develop a capstone project that
demonstrates mastery of program learning outcomes while establishing connections between
their academic journey and personal/professional aspirations.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a diploma noting completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology students must:

  • Satisfactorily complete all published program requirements.
  • Satisfactorily complete required proctored exams.
  • Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Receive grades of C or better (2.0+) in all courses required of the declared major or degree program. A D- or better must be earned in all general education coursework.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Program Scheduling and Estimated Time to Completion

A full-time student completes 24 credit hours per year (eight 3-credit-hour courses), organized into three terms (Fall, Spring and Summer). Both the Fall and Spring terms consist of three sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks, while the Summer term is comprised of two sequential (non-consecutive) 6-week blocks. A full-time student with no transfer credit or credit for prior learning credit would take approximately five-and-one-quarter years to complete their degree. Depending upon student goals, outside commitments, transfer credit accepted and the student’s level of academic achievement, it is reasonable to assume that a student could complete the program in a shorter time frame. Students will develop a schedule to completion with their academic counselor.