Psychology, BS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online Psychology, BS program provides students with a solid foundation for understanding psychology.
Students of this program gain:
- A general foundation in the various content areas in the field of Psychology
- Suitable preparation in methodology for students planning to attend graduate school
- A sound basis for enhanced understanding of self and others
- Preparation for careers in human service areas and high school teaching
The Psychology, BS program develops student research skills which allow them to become critical consumers of scientific research in many different disciplines. Examples include physiological, developmental, social, clinical and applied psychology.
Unlike many online undergraduate programs, all students complete and present an independent research project. These skills increase students’ marketability for both employment and future graduate studies.
Career Outlook: Careers in psychology can span many different fields including education, business, criminal justice and mental health.
Job options may include:
- Psychiatric Assistant
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Social Work Assistant
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Personnel Administration
- Human Resources
- Occupational Training
- Laboratory Assistant
- Daycare Supervisor
- Foster Care
- Psychometrist
- Enter Law and/or Medical Schools
The University of Nebraska at Kearny offers several psychology degree options including:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
High School Diploma
To apply to this program:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit the $45 application fee.
Courses You’ll Take
Course Information
For the Psychology, BS option, a minor or second major is required to complete the degree program. The number of required unrestricted electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.
Students will take 5 credit hours of Psychology electives. 30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
Bachelor of Science Option:
- 6-8 hours of science courses beyond the General Studies requirement
- Courses from BIOL, CHEM, CYBR, GEOG (as a natural science), MATH (MATH 115 or higher), or PHYS are considered science-related courses
- MATH 102 College Algebra
Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
The fundamental concepts of psychology as derived through the scientific investigation of behavior are described. | ||
| PSY 250 GS | Behavioral Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 270 | Research Methods I | 3 |
Data collection methods and research designs including their appropriateness for specific areas of study are presented. | ||
| PSY 271 | Research Methods II | 3 |
Techniques for designing a specific research project are presented. Students conduct the proposed study and present their findings in an APA style research paper. | ||
| PSY 300 | Orientation to Psychology | 1 |
An informal review of academic, professional, and career planning issues of a psychology major. | ||
| PSY 495 | Psychological Inquiry | 3 |
Allows students to empirically study psychological topics previously covered in their upper level courses. Subject areas vary by semester and instructor. Examples include cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, industrial psychology, psychology and law, social psychology, etc. | ||
| 3 credit hours of Psychobiology | 3 | |
PSY 312 Sensation and Perception | PSY 313 Physiological Psychology | PSY 430 Memory and Cognition | ||
| 3 credit hours of Social Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 318 Experimental Social Psychology | PSY 406 Theories of Personality | PSY 415 Group Dynamics | ||
| 3 credit hours of Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 453 Experimental Child Psychology | PSY 455 Adolescent Psychology | PSY 462 Adult Development and Aging | ||
| 3 credit hours of Clinical Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 407 Psychopathology | PSY 450 Psychological Testing | ||
| 3 credit hours of Applied Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 440 Health Psychology | PSY 477 Psychology and Law | ||
Elective Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GERO 3070 | Death and Dying | 3 |
An interdisciplinary survey of literature in the field of thanatology, with an emphasis on working with the older patient and his or her family. | ||
| PSY 230 | Human Development | 3 |
Human growth and development is surveyed from the prenatal period through old age and death. Emphasis is placed on physiological, cognitive, and social/personality developments at the various age levels. | ||
| PSY 231 | Abnormal Behavior and Society | 3 |
An introduction to the various models for understanding abnormal behavior, e.g., genetic and developmental models; the descriptions of predominant mental disorders, and major modern treatment interventions. The course is recommended for those majoring in fields other than psychology. | ||
| PSY 370 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
The ideas of individuals who have influenced the development of psychology as a science from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century are reviewed. | ||
| PSY 371 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
The relationships between behavior and natural and man-made environments are addressed. | ||
| PSY 372 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
Examines psychological processes related to perception, cognition, human development, psychopathology, gender influences and social behavior from a cross-cultural perspective. Current theories, methods and research findings are discussed. | ||
| PSY 376 | Psychology and Criminal Behavior | 3 |
Criminal behavior and rehabilitative efforts will be investigated in light of psychological research, theory and clinical experience. Various potential causes of criminal behavior will be explored. Psychology's role within the legal system will also be addressed. | ||
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $259.00
- Fees
- $62.25
- Total
- $321.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $777.00
- Fees
- $186.75
- Total
- $963.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $396.00
- Fees
- $62.25
- Total
- $458.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1188.00
- Fees
- $186.75
- Total
- $1374.75
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.