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Program Details

Liberty University offers an online Associate of Arts in Psychology degree program.  The flexible, online program allows for professional students to earn a valuable degree for entry-level career goals or for the foundation of higher educational goals with a bachelors or masters degree.

The Associate of Arts program is designed for students wishing to begin a successful career in psychology, and teaches the knowledge needed for a thorough understanding of psychological theory and practice, qualitative and quantitative research methods and the importance of applying ethical principles.  Liberty University’s online degree program will showcase the psychological similarities and differences between people and the roles that gender, race, ethnicity, culture and class play in affecting all human perspectives and experiences.  Students of the program will use the learned methodologies to evaluate factors to determine cause and effect, reason and solutions to socially negative behavior.

Graduates will be well prepared for entry-level careers in psychological fields, and as all students majoring in psychology, are required to participate in a number of activities proposed by the Psychology Department, to ensure a students complete understanding and the practical field experience needed for many career positions.  Liberty University’s Psychology Club provides additional opportunities and resources for students and graduates to expand on educational growth through programs and interactions with department professors and industry professionals.

Qualified students are invited to join Psi Chi, the Psychology International Honor Society.  Successful graduates of the A.A. program can gain professional experience, by taking advantage of the Psychology Departments internship program. In addition, Liberty University offers the Daniels Program to upper class students; which provides mentoring and training to prepare students for graduate school.  The Daniels Program can be applied for each year, and has been developed to prepare the best psychology undergraduates for success at the graduate level. 

Students of the Daniels Program participate in research projects and collaborate on research with inter-departmental faculty across the campus.  The hands-on projects, combined with consistent mentoring, give students a tangible application of academic knowledge to resolve real-world problems. 

The Associate of Arts in Psychology degree comprises general education topics in sciences, math, English, humanities, communications and the arts. The core psychology curriculum by delving into developmental psychology, psychology of childhood, psychology of adolescence, psychology of adulthood and psychology of personality.  

The Associate of Arts in Psychology degree program will give graduates the competitive advantage in current or future career endeavors.  The opportunities for entry-level job placement are attainable with the formal education and academic background from Liberty University.

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