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What you will study

All students majoring in Psychology take classes that build a foundational understanding of psychology and its subfields. Start with courses that all Psychology majors take. These include:

• General Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Theories of Personality
• Life-Span Development

As a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology student, you’ll also study a foreign language to prepare you for Psychology BA jobs that need a well-rounded cultural understanding. In addition to your language classes, you can choose a group of courses (among four options) that provide a solid grasp of certain discipline concentrations. 

Degree completion option for Psychology BA students

Are you a working adult trying to finish your bachelor’s degree while balancing other responsibilities? The Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ makes it easy to complete your BA in Psychology through a combination of classes offered online and at our Warrensburg campus in the Kansas City metro area. 

As long as you’ve completed general education requirements or have an associate degree, you can finish your bachelor’s as a part-time student in as few as four semesters.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in UCM’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program

Gain tangible experience practicing the skills and theories you learn in class to build a deeper understanding of your undergraduate program coursework.

• Faculty advising: Our expert faculty make it a top goal to help you through the BA in Psychology program and provide you with the support you need to succeed. You’ll have a dedicated faculty mentor who can help you choose the right classes to achieve your ambitions and prepare you to apply for Psychology BA jobs after graduation.
• Undergraduate research: Even if you’re not in the Psychology BS program, you can get experience doing real research with a faculty mentor. You may even have the opportunity to present your work at conferences and in co-authored papers.
• Advanced facilities: If you choose to take a research course, you’ll get to work in our advanced laboratories to build experience for jobs with a BA in Psychology. 
• Student activities: Participate in student clubs focused on the interests of Psychology majors. Attend networking events, perform community service, further each other’s education and learn about available jobs with a BA in Psychology. Student groups include Psychology Club and Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.

 

What can you do with a Psychology BA degree from UCM?

You’ll be ready to apply your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree to a wide range of fields. Draw on your understanding of behavioral theories to enhance your performance in fields such as:

• Criminology
• Human resources
• Journalism
• Marketing 
• Political science

Because of the foreign language courses, you can also stand out from other job candidates who may not bring those extra skills to a job application. 

If you plan to apply to grad school, your BA in Psychology degree will prepare you for advanced studies in almost any master’s program.

Finding jobs with a BA in Psychology

The tool below will help you explore career possibilities with a BA in Psychology. It also provides salary information, employment trends and other details to help you jumpstart your career.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your BA in Psychology

The cost of college doesn’t have to follow you for the rest of your life. At the University of Central Missouri, we offer many ways to make your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree affordable and help you finance your education.

On top of university-wide financial aid, UCM also provides grants, scholarships and tuition awards that are exclusive to students studying in the Psychology BA program. These include:

• Arthur J. Ter Keurst Scholarship
• Jerome M. Sattler Award
• Joseph J. Ryan Scholarship
• Psi Chi Awards and Grants
• Robert N. Higgins Memorial Scholarship
• Tuition Awards

You can learn more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.

B.A. Completion Program at Lee’s Summit

For busy, career-driven students, the B.A. Psychology program can help you complete your degree in psychology. You can complete the psychology major requirements through a combination of online courses and courses that meet face-to-face at our beautiful facility in Lee’s Summit. You can complete the psychology requirements part-time, in four semesters, if you have already completed general education requirements or earned your Associate’s degree.