Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The required minor is built into the degree to strengthen career competitiveness by pairing psychology with a complementary field. It gives graduates a broader, more marketable skill set.

An undergraduate psychology degree is typically the starting point for that path, not the finish line. Clinical licensure requires a graduate degree (master’s or doctorate). This program is an excellent foundation for graduate study in counseling or social work.

An online psychology degree prepares you for careers in human resources, market research, public relations, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, government and social services. It also develops transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, research and behavioral analysis that employers value across industries.

ECU’s psychology program includes a foreign language requirement because understanding people means understanding how language, culture and communication shape human behavior. Studying another language helps you build cultural awareness, communication skills and a broader perspective on how people think and interact across different communities. These skills complement the psychology curriculum and can be valuable in careers and graduate programs involving counseling, healthcare, education, social services and other people-focused fields.

Yes. The curriculum aligns with educational standards established by the American Psychological Association (APA) and prepares students for graduate programs in counseling psychology, social work, psychology and related fields. A bachelor’s degree is the first step toward most counseling and psychology licensure pathways.

In addition to studying psychology, every student completes one of four built-in minors in Criminal Justice, Human Development and Family Science, Security Studies or Sociology. This allows you to graduate with specialized expertise that supports your career goals without extending your time to graduation.

Completion time depends on your previous college credit. Because the program is designed for degree completion and has only 35 core psychology credits, many students finish faster than they would in a traditional bachelor’s program.