Program Overview

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ECU Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The ECU Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental discipline of psychology, deepening students' understanding of the human experience and preparing them to utilize these insights in their lives and careers.

Program Overview

Through practical, real-world learning, the online bachelor's degree in psychology delves into core topics such as information processing, memory, and the biological basis of psychological phenomena. Students will gain key insights and professional competencies to lead organizational success across industries and effectively manage interpersonal relationships.

What You'll Learn

The ECU Online: BA in Psychology Flight Path Program is designed to help students recognize their unique perspective while enriching their connections with people they meet and work with every day. The program allows students to complete a bachelor's degree that employers recognize and value, as they'll learn key skills in areas such as:

• Behavioral science and research design
• Interpreting data in decision-making
• Operating effectively in an organization
• Managing high-stress situations
• Information processing and memory
• Professionalism and communication
• Critical thinking and cooperation
• Human behavior and the social environment

Career Outcomes

A BA in Psychology can help students reach their career goals in practically any sector, including business, government, nonprofits, or health services. Job titles that some graduates hold include:

• Project Management Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Public Relations Specialist
• Human Resources Specialist
• Fundraiser
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor

Curriculum and Courses

The BA degree requires 120 total credit hours, with 40 hours of general education courses, 12 hours of a foreign language, 35 hours in the study of psychology, 18 to 30 hours of minor coursework, and any remaining general electives. At least 50% of psychology courses and 25% of the degree must be completed at ECU Online.

Core Psychology Courses

• PSYC 1000 Introductory Psychology
• PSYC 2101 Psychological Statistics
• PSYC 3225 Psychology of Learning
• PSYC 3226 Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 3310 Introduction to Neuroscience
• PSYC 3311 Neuropsychology
• PSYC 4000 Advanced General Psychology

Elective Courses

Students must choose two courses from:

• PSYC 3206 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 3221 Social Psychology
• PSYC 3375 Abnormal Psychology

Students must also choose three courses from:

• PSYC 2211 Careers in Psychology
• PSYC 2777 Ethnocultural Psychology
• PSYC 3206 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 3221 Social Psychology
• PSYC 3225 Psychology of Learning
• PSYC 3226 Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 3241 Personnel and Industrial Psychology
• PSYC 3310 Introduction to Neuroscience
• PSYC 3375 Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 4305 Educational Psychology

Minors

Four available minors have been handpicked to complement the psychology major as the best choices for career competitiveness:

• Criminal Justice
• Human Development & Family Science
• Security Studies
• Sociology

Criminal Justice Minor

The minor in criminal justice allows students to gain knowledge about the justice system. The minor requires 18 hours from the following courses:

• CRIM 1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRIM 2004 Crime and Criminality
• CRIM 3500 Principles of Criminal Law
• 9 hours of CRIM electives

Human Development & Family Science Minor

The HDFS minor is a good choice for those looking to use their psychology degree in fields like counseling, education, or social services. The minor requires 21 hours from the following courses:

• HDFS 1103 Individual, Family, and Romantic Relationships
• HDFS 2000 Child Development I: Prenatal Through Early Childhood
• HDFS 2001 Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Young Adulthood
• HDFS 2400 Introduction to Gerontology
• HDFS 3002 Family Systems and Parenting Across the Life Cycle
• HDFS 3215 The Family As Consumers
• HDFS 4303 Families and Cultural Diversity
• HDFS 4313 Health and Well-Being of Families and Communities

Security Studies Minor

The security studies minor is designed to provide an interdisciplinary overview of security-related issues, policies, and infrastructure. The minor requires 18 hours from the following courses:

• SECS 1000 Introduction to Security Studies
• SECS 4000 Senior Seminar in Security Studies
• 12 hours from:
  • CRIM 1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • HIST 3260 The United States and the Middle East, 1783 to the Present
  • PLAN 1900 Sustainable Cities
  • POLS 3080 Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • POLS 3144 American Foreign Policy
  • POLS 3155 National Security Policy

Sociology Minor

The sociology minor exposes students to core concepts in the field. The minor requires 18 hours from the following courses:

• SOCI 1010 Race, Gender, Class
• SOCI 2110 Introduction to Sociology
• SOCI 2220 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
• SOCI 3327 Medical Sociology
• SOCI 4347 Social Class and Inequality
• SOCI 4385 Theoretical Perspectives and Applications

Tuition and Financial Aid

ECU Online: Flight Path Programs tuition for in-state students is $398 per credit hour plus fees. For out-of-state students, the tuition is $477 per credit hour plus fees. Financial aid assistance is available.

Admissions

Online undergraduate students are required to have a minimum of 24 hours of transferable credits for admission. Students are evaluated under the transfer applicant criteria:

• A minimum of 24 hours of transferable college-level coursework.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college-level coursework attempted.

Undergraduate Students Application Materials

• A completed online application.
• All official transcripts from each college, technical institute, or university attended.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many credits are generally required to complete an ECU Online: Flight Path Program? 120 total credit hours.
• Can I transfer credits from other institutions to an online Flight Path Program? Yes, 24 transferable credits are required to apply.
• Are ECU Online: Flight Path Programs accredited? Yes, East Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• What financial aid resources are available for students enrolled in ECU Online: Flight Path Programs? ECU online program tuition for in-state students starts at $398 per credit hour plus fees.