Your path: BA in Psychology
BA in Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is designed to expand knowledge and understanding of life's most fascinating subject – the human psyche. In this program, students:
Broaden their ideas on what makes us human, how we learn and develop, and what drives personalities, intellects and emotions from infancy to maturity;
Increase their understanding of how research is conducted, what the data really mean and where to get the answers; and
Amass the knowledge and skill to help others grow, evolve and heal.
Through theory, case study, observation, experimentation and therapeutic intervention, psychology provides insight into human development, personality, behavior and attitude.
The Marylhurst Experience
At Marylhurst, students find flexibility and convenience in a dynamic learning environment.
- Evening, weekend, daytime and online courses
- One-on-one mentoring with faculty
- Small, seminar-style classes
- College credit for prior learning, work and life experience
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities for all ages
- Tuition deferral with employer reimbursement
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the psychology degree program at Marylhurst will be able to:
- Question the who, what, when, where and why of human behavior;
- Analyze the internal and external influences on thought, behavior, learning and development;
- Understand the history and progression of psychology as a discipline, and what it means to call it a science; and
- Recognize how public opinion and politics, as well as rigorous investigation and theory, influence how we define and treat "abnormal" behavior.
Psychology students will have the opportunity to explore everything from neurotransmitters to nurturance and from prenatal brain development to cutting-edge research on Alzheimer's disease.
Outstanding Faculty
The psychology faculty is composed of dedicated teachers with diverse areas of expertise and interest who are widely recognized for their professional and academic qualifications. All hold graduate degrees and are practicing professionals who bring first-hand experience into the classroom.
Careers in Psychology
A Marylhurst liberal arts education provides the tools needed to effectively and ethically participate in a community. Psychology majors will be prepared for graduate-level study or for employment in a clinical, research or applied setting, such as human resources, education, community outreach, substance abuse rehabilitation, case management and social work.