Ranked number one by the Online Education Database, Nova Southeastern University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology through its online program. Coursework includes classes in topics like cognition, biology, personality theory and research design. The BS degree requires 84 credits, 54 of which must be psychology-major requirement classes. Nova Southeastern University's online program uses a variety of instruction methods including real-time group discussions, asynchronous (or non-real-time) discussions on threaded discussion boards, and online submission of projects and assignments. Online students can access the school's Electronic Library with its online databases and full-text documents. Nova's online programs are certified by the Southern Regional Education Board.
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314
800-541-668
nova.edu
Regent University, second on the Online Education Database's ranks, offers an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Regent is a Christian school, so all coursework is taught from a religious perspective. The AA degree requires 64 credit-hours. Coursework includes classes such as Introduction to Psychology and Christian Thought, Marriage and Family, and Theories of Personality. The BS degree requires a total of 120 credit-hours, and includes classes such as data analysis, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology and research methods. Students can also choose to add a substance abuse emphasis to their BS degree by choosing electives related to substance abuse and addiction treatment. All classes are taught online and are available at any time of day or night. Regent classes use Blackboard online learning software, and the school offers a Blackboard tutorial at the beginning of each semester.
Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-352-4127
regent.edu
At number three on the Online Education Database's list, Upper Iowa University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Online classes include asynchronous discussion groups, which students can attend at any time, and professor-student interaction. Classes are available in eight-week quarters. According to the school's website, 85 percent of students work part- or full-time while pursuing an online degree. The BS degree requires 120 credits. Required courses include elementary statistics, research methods, and issues and ethics in the helping professions. Students can choose electives like abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and social gerontology. Upper Iowa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington Street
Fayette, Iowa 52142
800-553-4150
uiu.edu
Grand Canyon University ranked number seven on the Online Education Database's list and offers an online Bachelor of Science in Psychology and two Master of Science degrees. Students can choose from an emphasis in general psychology or an emphasis in organizational and industrial psychology. Students can attend classes whenever it is most convenient; all assignments are provided at the start of the 16-week semester. BS degrees require 120 credits. BS coursework includes classes such as lifespan development, probability and statistics, human sexuality and abnormal psychology. MS degrees require 36 credits. Graduate coursework includes classes such as ethical issues in psychology, graduate statistics and research methods.
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85017-1097
602-639-7500
gcu.edu