Online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Make an impact with a BS in Psychology
Fieldwork experience
100% online classes
Engaged faculty
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- Duration 4 Years
- Cost per credit $823
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- Transfer-friendly
- No application fee
- Six start dates per year
- Financial aid options available
What is Brenau University’s online BS in Psychology program?
Whether your goals include graduate school or working in the field immediately, Brenau University’s BS in Psychology can help you get where you want to go. Our small classes ensure you’ll get to know our expert faculty, who are committed to helping you achieve your personal goals. You’ll gain important research skills, complete fieldwork during a capstone course and take elective classes in areas that interest you. From here, you can.
The BS in Psychology is also offered on campus.
What can you do with a BS in Psychology from Brenau University?
Upon completion, you’ll be prepared for graduate study. That said, many graduates enter careers in victim advocacy, business, research, writing and more. The communication and problem-solving skills you gain in the program are immediately applicable no matter what you decide to do. Our incredible career services department provides in-person and virtual appointments to help you determine your next steps and complete your job search.
Career OutlookCurriculum
What courses are included in Brenau University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology?
22 major courses
120 total credit hours
No matter how you want to use your psychology education, our courses allow you to gain the customized skills you need. Before you graduate, you’ll apply the skills you’ve learned by completing 100 hours of fieldwork through our capstone course.
Course spotlights:
- PY 102 Personal and Social Awareness
- PY 306 Psychology of Learning
- PY 411 Social Psychology
- PY 420 Psychology of Cultural Differences
Admission requirements
It’s always a good time to apply
Up to 90 transfer credit hours accepted
No application fee
The online bachelor’s degree in psychology offers six start dates per year, so you can apply anytime and start your education as soon as possible. With no application fee, you can apply risk-free.
To apply to Brenau’s online BS in Psychology, you’ll need:
| High school diploma or GED if no college experience or less than 30 semester hours of college experience |
| Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate institutions |
Tuition & aid
How much does Brenau University’s online BS in Psychology cost?
$823 per credit hour
Financial aid options available
By choosing Brenau, you’re investing in a degree that will set you on a path to a successful career. Along with affordable tuition, you can pursue federal financial aid to make your education even more cost-effective.
Tuition DetailsWhat you’ll learn
Our coursework allows you to tailor your education to meet your specific needs while gaining the core skills you need to succeed in graduate school and your career. You’ll graduate empowered with the foundation you need to pursue your dreams.
What skills will you gain from Brenau University’s BS in Psychology program?
With Brenau’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology, you can:
- Demonstrate an understanding of various theoretical perspectives that contribute to personality development, behavior and cognition.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand scientific literature and apply basic research skills.
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of providing services to others as well as an ability to interact responsibly with members of the immediate and global community.
- Identify a range of possible factors that influence beliefs and conclusions, and challenge flawed sources of information.
About our dedicated, supportive faculty
Faculty members at Brenau are dedicated to helping you succeed. Most classes feature a small student-to-faculty ratio, so you can get to know your professors and their unique areas of expertise. As you broaden your professional network, you’ll have the mentorship and support of our faculty throughout your program.
Julie V. Battle, PhD, Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair and Professor of Psychology
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Battle serves as the Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair of the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University. Her areas of expertise include forensic interviewing, post-traumatic stress disorder, severe mental illness, victimization, sexual abuse, parenting and child abuse prevention.
Dr. Battle is also a licensed psychologist who works with law enforcement and DFCS in child sexual abuse, physical abuse and other trauma cases involving children. Her role is to conduct forensic interviews with children who have made allegations of abuse or have witnessed a violent crime, and she serves as an expert witness in court when these cases are prosecuted. Dr. Battle has also done a number of presentations at conferences as well as to various groups (e.g., law enforcement officers, therapists, coaches) on topics including mandated reporting, differences between forensic interviewing and therapy, disclosure of sexual abuse, and prevention of sexual abuse. She also has several publications and has been a part of the Brenau family for over 20 years.
Online learning
At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference. From here, you can.
Discover Brenau OnlineFrequently asked questions
Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.
You should expect additional costs for textbooks and other supplies. You can learn more about all fees on our tuition page.
The online BS in Psychology offers six start dates per year, so in most cases you can begin sooner than a traditional once-a-year intake would allow. With no application fee, there’s no cost barrier to starting your application as soon as you’re ready.
An admissions counselor can confirm the nearest upcoming start date and what you’ll need to have ready by then.
Yes, the online BS in Psychology accepts up to 90 transfer credits. You can learn more about our transfer credit policy on our admissions page.
A psychology degree opens doors across a wide range of fields because the core skills – understanding human behavior, research methods, ethical decision-making, and communication – transfer directly into many careers. With Brenau’s online BS in Psychology, graduates pursue paths in victim advocacy, business, research, writing, human resources, and training and development, along with continuing to graduate study.
Brenau’s program builds a 100-hour capstone fieldwork requirement directly into the curriculum, so you graduate with applied experience. Our career services team offers appointments to help you map your degree to a specific next step.
The requirements for the online BS in Psychology include:
- A completed online application
- Minimum 2.5 high school GPA or a passing GED score for first-year students
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA for transfer students
- Official transcripts from each school you’ve attended
You can learn more about our requirements on our admissions page.
Brenau’s online BS in Psychology combines 100% online coursework with a required 100-hour fieldwork capstone, giving you real applied experience most fully-online psychology programs don’t build in directly. Small class sizes mean direct access to faculty like Dr. Julie Battle, a licensed psychologist with two decades at Brenau and active forensic interviewing experience with law enforcement and child protective services.
The program also offers six start dates per year and accepts up to 90 transfer credit hours, so you’re not stuck waiting for a single annual intake.
This online program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full-time or part-time, which allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school and personal responsibilities. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
No, prior work experience is not required. You can learn more about this policy on our admissions page.