Apr 05, 2026  
**DRAFT** University Catalog 2026-2027 
    
**DRAFT** University Catalog 2026-2027

Liberal Studies, Applied Psychology Concentration, BA

Location(s): SB - Santa Barbara


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BA in Liberal Studies: Applied Psychology
Location:
AU Santa Barbara 
Credits for Degree: 180 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Flexible
Standard time to completion: 36 months

*Actual time to completion ranges from 9 to 36 months, depending on the number of transfer credits.

General Degree Requirements

All Antioch University undergraduates must meet general education requirements in the areas of Liberal Arts (called Domains of Knowledge), Academic Writing, and Mission-core classes. See the Undergraduate Studies: General Degree Requirements   page for an explanation of undergraduate general education requirements.

BA in Liberal Studies, Applied Psychology - General Overview

The curriculum for the BA in Liberal Studies, with a concentration in Applied Psychology addresses the wide range of sub-disciplines within the psychology field, preparing you for whatever professional direction you choose to take and paying particular attention to diverse communities and practices. 

Students must complete a minimum of 40 credits for a Major Area of Concentration, and a  minimum of 20 credits for a Minor Area of Concentration. The faculty recommends that at least half of the credits counted toward the concentration be upper division.

Major-related Core Courses


The BA in Liberal Studies, concentration in Applied Psychology curriculum addresses the wide range of sub-disciplines within the psychology field, preparing you for whatever professional direction you choose to take and paying particular attention to diverse communities and practices.

Electives


In addition to the core courses listed above, an array of elective courses is offered each quarter. A representative sampling of elective course offerings includes:

Internships


AUSB has established relationships with numerous organizations in the Santa Barbara area. These placements enable students to gain firsthand experience and to connect classroom learning with practical applications in the field

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