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100% ONLINE
ACCREDITED PROGRAM
CONVENIENT & AFFORDABLE

Why Pursue a BS in Psychology
at Northern Michigan University?

Prepare for a successful career or lay the foundation for advanced education with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from NMU. This bachelor’s degree will prepare you with knowledge on the primary fields of the science of psychology through it’s core curriculum, breadth courses, and concentration areas within psychology. Advanced coursework and laboratory experiences will help you launch your career or prepare to continue your education.

Our psychology degree is built to fit your life with flexible online courses that offer a rigorous education, preparing you for a range of careers with concentration areas in interdisciplinary psychology, brain and behavior, developmental psychology, mental health/pre-clinical, and social/personality psychology.

Why Pursue an Online Psychology Degree at Northern Michigan University?

Because we collaborated with industry professionals to build our bachelor’s degree program for busy adults like you. You’ll be able to focus on your education AND the other priorities in your life. Find out how you can achieve your goals today.

Transfer up to 90 credits
Pre-admission degree evaluation available
Learn from professors who are experts in the field of psychology
Take advantage of exciting, industry-relevant internship opportunities
2nd most affordable school in Michigan
Flexible, 100% online courses

Psychology Careers

Get ready for a challenging learning experience that will help you on your path to a career in psychology, a related field, or lay the foundation for continued education that can lead to more advanced career opportunities.

Those with a bachelor’s degree in psychology are prepared for varied career opportunities for which it’s important to think critically, empathize, communicate effectively, and solve problems including marketing, management, social services, education, and more.
Psychology graduates who want advanced career opportunities can pursue additional education that will lead to jobs like psychologist, psychiatrist, counseling and other related positions.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Online Psychology Major Courses

Psychology Core Courses
Course 12-13 credits	Credits
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology (includes natural science lab)	4 credits
PSY160 Seminar for Psychology Majors	1 credit
PSY201 Psychological Research 1: Statistical Applications	4 credits
PSY202 Psychological Research 2: Experimental Design and Methodology	4 credits
PSY489 Graduate Assessment for Psychology Majors (taken when graduating)	0 credits
Breadth Areas in Psychology 16 credits
PSY210 Lifespan Developmental Psychology	4 credits
PSY220 Social Psychology	4 credits
PSY230 Learning and Cognition	4 credits
PSY251 Topics on Brain and Behavior	4 credits
Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration 8 credits	8 credits
One PSY class at 300 level or higher	4 credits
One PSY class at 400 lever or higher	4 credits
Mental Health / Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration	14 credits
PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology	4 credits
PSY 460C Practicum / Research: Mental Health / Pre-Clinical Psychology	2 credits
Choose two of the following:	8 credits
PSY 340 The Ethics and Practice of Clinical Psychology	4 credits
PSY 342 Health Psychology	4 credits
PSY 440 Psychological Assessment	4 credits
PSY 457 Psychopharmacology	4 credits

For more information about online and off-campus programs at NMU and how to apply, visit NMU’s Global Campus Homepage

For questions about these programs, email the Department of Psychological Science (psych@nmu.edu) or call 906-227-2935.