Explore the fascinating world of human behavior with Marshall University’s fully online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program.
The BA degree is ideal for students who plan to work with their degree in fields such as human services, politics, and business or who plan to pursue graduate studies in such fields as social work, school psychology, and counseling, as well as those who plan to pursue law school or advanced business degrees.
At Marshall, our Psychology program reflects a wide range of faculty expertise, giving students like you the opportunity to explore diverse topics in the field—from developmental and abnormal psychology to research methods and applied behavioral analysis.
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Study from anywhere with flexible, fully online courses designed for busy schedules.
Build a strong foundation in communication, critical thinking, and human behavior for careers in diverse fields.
Enrich your education with coursework in humanities, social sciences, and foreign language to broaden your perspective.
Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14 percent through 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Psychology graduates from Marshall University’s bachelor’s degree program also go on to work in management and marketing fields, as well as in social service positions. Some become case managers and behavioral technicians, work in training and sales, and manage nonprofit agencies in West Virginia and throughout the country.
- Case manager
- Clinical psychologist
- Counseling psychologist
- Industrial-organizational psychologist
- Program coordinator
- School psychologist