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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Department of Psychology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Department of Psychology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

On-Campus & Online

Options

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester

Online: $443 Per Credit Hour

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Turn Your Passion Into a Career

EKU’s bachelor’s degree in psychology provides students with a strong academic foundation. This degree opens the door to a variety of career options and builds critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of areas or to enroll in an appropriate graduate program. Enhance your degree by selecting an area of study for your undergraduate program. Choose from one of several concentrations.

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Career Outlook

Employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow 22 percent from 2021 to 2031.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A psychology degree has broad applications and can open the door to a variety of rewarding career options.

Job Titles Include:

  • Psychiatric technician
  • Data analyst/data management Specialist
  • Correctional treatment specialist
  • Clinical coordinator
  • Therapeutic support specialist/counselor

EKU’s online psychology program is real-world focused, providing the opportunity to design a degree plan that’s meaningful to each student’s interests and career path.

Employers Include:

  • Baptist Health Hospital
  • Eastern State Hospital
  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Medical Centers
  • UK Healthcare

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Competitive degree concentrations
  • Free online tutoring with our PASS tutoring program
  • Free career services assistance
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities

Program Options

You can tailor your psychology degree to align with your interests and career goals by choosing from one of the following concentrations. Courses in each option are taught by experienced faculty dedicated to your success.

This concentration provides a bridge between cognitive science and biopsychology that examines mental processes and complex behavior.

This concentration offers you with a comprehensive understanding of biological, psychological, social, cognitive, and historical influences on child, adolescent, and adult development.

Select this concentration to build a comprehensive understanding of autism and its effects on individuals, while developing your skills in applied assessment and intervention.

This concentration provides you with an introduction to the major areas of forensic psychology and prepares students to enroll in an appropriate graduate program upon completion.

Prepare to sit for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification exam or to take on a variety of entry-level mental health and social services careers. This concentration is a great foundation for graduate or professional programs.

Open doors to a variety of career options with the general psychology concentration. Build critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions or to enroll in an appropriate graduate program. 

Select this concentration to gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of psychological theories and procedures to the workplace.

This concentration will provide a comprehensive understanding of substance abuse and how it impacts individuals, families, and communities.

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Communication Studies
  • Child and Family Studies

View the full list of minors available.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

  • Applied Data Science
  • Veterans Studies

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Enrollment

EKU’s psychology curriculum prepares students to pursue a variety of rewarding career possibilities by offering multiple in-demand concentration options and blending academic and professional preparation through dynamic, career-oriented coursework.

Psychology courses include abnormal psychology, social psychology, statistics-research, psychological interviewing and reporting, behavior therapy and clinical psychology. The program also offers unique opportunities for joint student-faculty research.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
FallAugust 1August
SpringDecember 1January
SummerMay 1May
Online Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AJuly 5August
Fall BAugust 31October
Spring ANovember 30 January
Spring BJanuary 31March
Summer AApril 5May
Summer BMay 31June

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the enrollment counselor for your preferred program.

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Kelsi Butcher 

College Enrollment Counselor

859-622-2705
kelsi.butcher@eku.edu

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Bailey Bird

Online Enrollment Advisor

859-622-8764
bailey.bird@eku.edu

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Student Stories & Features

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Dr. Nicholas Hoffman

EKU Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology & VCS in Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate
My favorite part of being an EKU student was being able to gain experiences relevant to my field, while also networking with other professionals and leaders which opened the door for my success. I, along with my peers, had doors opened for us that lead us on pathways that were not available to us by default. It truly is a college of opportunity.

Keylee Emmett

EKU Psychology Student
Through studying psychology at EKU, I have gained valuable insight into the complexities of the human mind and behavior. The engaging lectures, supportive community, and the skilled professors and faculty have made my academic journey both enjoyable and invaluable. I am sure that the skills and knowledge I have gained at EKU will help me to succeed in my future career.
Sara Cannon

Sara Cannon

EKU Applied Behavior Analysis Student
I can’t speak highly enough of the EKU Online program. I am so grateful for all of the hard work that all of the staff put into it every day. The feeling of accomplishment and self-confidence that this opportunity has provided me is worth as much to me as the degree I’m earning.

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127 Cammack Building
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-1105
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