Degree Completion Programs

Psychology Degree Completion Program

The Psychology Degree Completion Degree program prepares students to:

1. achieve a broad understanding and appreciation of human behavior, which serves as the foundation for a liberal arts education;
2. enter paraprofessional work in applied behavioral sciences and social service fields; and
3. pursue graduate and professional study in psychology or related fields.

Nine goals are identified as desired outcomes of completing the psychology major. Students will acquire:

1. a knowledge base
2. critical-thinking skills
3. writing and speaking skills
4. information-gathering and synthesis skills
5. research methods and statistical skills
6. interpersonal skills
7. ethics and values clarification
8. culture and diversity sensitivity
9. application skills

Classes are conveniently scheduled at nights and online to accommodate the schedules of working students. SOU’s small class sizes and friendly learning environment foster close ties among students, faculty, and the community. The length of the degree completion program varies with each individual, depending on prior coursework and employment status.