Psychology Degree | Midway University

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Hours

120 Credit Hours

Format

Campus or Online

Specialize

Alcohol/Drug Counseling Concentration

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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program at Midway University enables students to:

Develop a foundation of knowledge to support core studies in Psychology, including basic knowledge of research methods and statistics.
Demonstrate knowledge in specific areas of interest outside of the Psychology core.
Explore the Psychology profession through a capstone experience that integrates theory and practice, emphasizes leadership, and provides opportunities to evaluate future directions.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level occupations in the mental health and therapeutic sector and for application to graduate study programs.

You can earn your psychology degree on-campus in our traditional semester format or online in our accelerated 8-week module courses. Students looking to do counseling work should consider the Concentration in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling.

Choose Your Focus

Whether selecting Psychology as a major or minor, there are many options to explore with this degree.

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Psychology Major

Completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program provides education for students who wish to pursue graduate study in the subfields of psychology, e.g., counseling, child development, or educational psychology. Students are also prepared for entry-level occupations in human services, including therapeutic, industrial, educational, or governmental positions.

View Psychology Major Catalog

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Alcohol/Drug Counseling Concentration

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an Alcohol and Drug Counseling concentration will provide training in the special skills and techniques required in the profession of addiction counseling. Courses cover the 12 core functions of addiction counseling.

Learn More About Counseling Concentration

Psychology Minor

A Psychology minor can be completed by earning 18 credit hours. Students in other disciplines such as Business or Criminal Justice can benefit by adding this as a minor to compliment their major. Students should speak to their advisor when considering a minor.

View Psychology Minor Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a simple online application process. Create your account, submit all materials and track your application status conveniently online. Admissions Counselors are available to assist you with the application process and answer any questions you may have about Midway University and our programs. Give them a call at 1.800.952.4122 or email admissions@midway.edu.

Students are eligible as “full-time and “part-time” students for Federal loans and may be eligible for Federal and/or State grants. (A full-time student is a student taking 12 credit hours or more per term; a part-time student is a student taking 6-12 credit hours.)

Visit Financial Aid page for more details.

An admission decision can only be made with official documents. Transcripts are considered official when they are either mailed directly to Midway University from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or sent electronically by a secured third party such at National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.

Midway University works hard to provide quality degree programs at an affordable price for our students. Students can view our Tuition and Fees Schedule online.

Make sure you get the whole picture before making your decision. First, complete your FAFSA so you can see what financial aid you are eligible to receive and complete your application. Once you are admitted to Midway University, you can meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss all the eligible aid (federal, state and institutional) that you have access to and apply for scholarships. This is the only way to figure out the true cost and if you will have any out-of-pocket expenses to cover.

Midway University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions that are 100-level or higher with a grade of “C” or better. At the time of admission, our Admissions Counselors will provide an unofficial evaluation of your transfer credit. An official evaluation will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after acceptance.

Depending on your student type, there are different steps needed to get you ready to begin classes. Visit our Next Steps page to find your path, or contact admissions at admissions@midway.edu.

Traditional students may declare a major that is only offered online following the guidelines of the online major policy in the academic catalog.

Career Outlook

How can a psychology degree work for you? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage for clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in Kentucky is about $81,040. The profession is expected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031.

Individuals with a psychology degree work in a variety of environments and serve in roles such as: