Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

Students study the history, theories and core concepts of psychology and take electives to develop practical skills for clinical, counseling, industrial and other vocational contexts. Example coursework listed in the catalog includes:

• Developmental Psychology
• Physiological Psychology
• Cognition and Learning
• Experimental Psychology

Degree credit distribution in the catalog specifies: 56 university hours, 53 major hours and 19 elective hours for a total of 128 credit hours. The program also offers a minor in psychology.

Entry requirements

The published program materials do not provide specific freshman admission criteria. Prospective students should follow ACU's standard undergraduate admissions process and contact the Department of Psychology or admissions office for guidance on applying and course planning.

Career prospects

A bachelor's from this program supports entry into graduate or professional training (clinical, counseling, school or doctoral programs) and prepares graduates for a broad set of roles. The catalog highlights careers such as counselor, case manager, child care worker, rehabilitation specialist, human resources manager, market researcher, social services specialist and advertising agent. Through the APPDP, graduates can move into roles like psychological assistant or pursue industrial–organizational work following accelerated graduate study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program information references an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s option (APPDP) but does not list specific scholarships. Students should investigate ACU's central financial aid and scholarship resources and contact the department for program-specific funding or assistantship opportunities.