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 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.
Students must complete a minimum of 40 units for a Major Area of Concentration, and a minimum of 20 units for a Minor Area of Concentration. The faculty recommends that at least one half of the units counted toward the concentration be upper division.
Pathway to MA in Clinical Psychology
Those accepted into one of the Pathways will receive a $1,000 Pathway Grant that will be applied toward BA tuition, and a $3,500 Pathway Grant that will be applied upon official entry into their graduate program.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BA-TO-GRAD PATHWAY PROGRAMS HERE.
Additional Info
In accordance with American Psychological Association (APA) recommendations, students in the Applied Psychology Concentration are advised to take a broad range of liberal arts courses. Specifically, the APA recommends courses in the arts, humanities, science, philosophy, and quantitative methods in addition to psychology.
Current Tuition and Fees
University Tuition and Fees
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