Humans are complex beings with complex minds. Learn more about the behavior and cognition of the human mind with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Our accomplished faculty and fascinating courses will equip you with valuable tools for success in multiple fields. Dive into psychological development, lifespan development and much more. Apply today!
Where It Is Offered
Commerce, McKinney (CHEC), Online
Duration4 Years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
Bachelor of Science in Psychology :: SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Psychology
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with knowledge of mental health, student affairs and statistical analysis.
Accomplished Faculty
Enjoy the opportunity to learn from the comfort of home, our main campus in Commerce or our extended university site at Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC) with guidance and mentorship from faculty who are respected educators in their field.
Education Focused
Join the ranks of our graduates who have become school counselors, licensed professional counselors and student services professionals.
Hands-On Training
Whether it’s a practicum or internships, you’ll engage in real-world learning experiences that build confidence and skills.
You don’t have to love [research], but you do have to understand it and be able to digest it in order to be a competent professional in any branch of psychology.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology :: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Lifespan DevelopmentPSY 322
Follow lifespan development of the individual, emphasizing theoretical and experimental approaches to the study of cognitive, personality, social, perceptual and physical components of development from conception to death.
Introduction to Clinical PsychologyPSY 416
This course is intended to provide students an overview of the field of clinical psychology. Students will be exposed to information regarding the history of the science, as well as contemporary clinical psychology. Students will also be introduced to the various assessment and psychotherapeutic strategies used by clinical psychologists in their daily practice. By the end of the course, students will have an in-depth understanding of the range of assessment and psychotherapeutic services that clinical psychologists provide to patients of all ages across multiple settings.
Health PsychologyPSY 492
This class is designed to introduce the basic concepts of health psychology. Students will be introduced to different medical disorders and diseases and implications for psychological health and impact on the psychological functioning of individuals with these disorders.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology :: Course Delivery and Resources
Course Delivery
Designed for full-time students and working professionals, our program offers online and in-person courses at our main campus in Commerce and our extended university site at the Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC).
From clinical to experimental psychology, a bachelor’s degree in psychology opens the door to many career paths. We are proud to partner with Collin College, Navarro College and Paris Junior College to provide the opportunity to seamlessly transition your coursework and hours toward a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from A&M-Commerce.
Apply most or all of your credit hours toward your bachelor’s degree
Enjoy online and in-person classes designed to fit your schedule
Prepare for professional careers in the mental health field or teach in secondary or higher education
Contact Misty Lair for more information about transferring to A&M-Commerce.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology :: Student Organizations
Student Organizations
A&M-Commerce proudly hosts Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi’s purpose is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship and advance the field of psychology. The A&M-Commerce chapter provides psychology students with an academic community and professional development opportunities.
