Applied Psychology

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An online bachelor's degree completion program

Professionals across all fields benefit from an understanding of people’s thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. As a student in our applied psychology online degree program, you will explore the inner workings of the human mind and learn how to use your knowledge to make a difference in any role or organization.

In engaging online classes with expert Simmons faculty, you will gain a scientific understanding of the brain and mental processes, examine the motivations behind behavior, and apply these concepts to diverse topics including mental health, human development, and social issues.

The online BA in Applied Psychology curriculum covers the biological, cognitive, developmental, emotional, personal, and interpersonal aspects of the human experience, as well as the methodologies used to study them. Along the way you will gain a better understanding of yourself and others. You will also learn about the application of psychology to diverse fields and real-world challenges, with options for tailoring your program of study to your specific interests and career goals.


Core Requirements

PSYC101CD Introduction to Psychological Science 4
PSYC201CD Biological Psychology 4
PSYC203CD Research Methods in Psychology 4
STAT118CD Introductory Statistics 4

Additional Requirements

In addition to the core Psychology courses, students choose six additional courses:

  • At least three must be PSYC courses
  • At least one must be a capstone PSYC course; the capstone must be taken at Simmons (Cannot be transferred from another institution)
  • The remaining three courses may be in related disciplines outside of PSYC, as listed below
PSYC231CD Psychopathology and Mental Health 4
PSYC235CD Developmental Psychology 4
PSYC244CD Drugs and Behavior 4
PSYC308CD Research in Social Psychology 4
PSYC331CD Seminar in Clinical Psychology 4
BUS230CD Why We Buy 4
BUS234CD Organizational Communication & Behavior 4
SOCI239CD Introduction to Social Research I 4
PH241CD Health, Illness & Society 4
SOCI249CD Inequalities 4
SW101CD Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 4