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Study human behavior, thinking, and development while earning an affordable, flexible bachelor’s degree online.
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
The Psychology specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program combines a broad interdisciplinary education with focused study of human behavior and mental processes.
Students explore how people think, develop, interact, and make decisions, while building strong skills in analysis, communication, and research.
Because the program is grounded in the liberal arts, students also gain a wider perspective on human behavior through social science, humanities, and scientific reasoning.
Graduates leave with:
• A broad liberal arts foundation • Core knowledge in psychology • Transferable skills for people-centered careers
This degree is designed for students interested in understanding people and applying that knowledge in real-world settings.
Complete a simple application to begin.
Review your transfer credits and create your degree plan.
Complete courses online at your own pace with no semesters or deadlines.
Built for the modern learner, we’ve reimagined higher education to focus on mastery rather than seat-time.
✓Competency-based learning
✓Fully online degree
✓Self-paced progress
✓$1,500 total cost
Our model is designed specifically for those who need flexibility to balance work, family, and education.
The Psychology specialization fits within the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree structure.
Students complete:
Liberal Arts Core: 15 credits
Psychology Specialization: 15 credits
Electives: 30 credits
Total for B.A. completion: 60 credits after the associate degree.
All students begin with foundational coursework across key disciplines.
| Course Code | Course Name | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| ORI 001 | Newlane Basic Orientation & Jumpstart | Orientation | 0 |
| Psychology Specialization (15 Credits) | |||
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Developmental Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 202 | Social Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Cognitive Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 302 | Research Methods in Psychology | Psychology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core (15 Credits) | |||
| LIB 101 | Exploring the Liberal Arts | Core | 3 |
| LIB 102 | Critical Reading & Writing | Core | 3 |
| LIB 201 | Foundations of Arts & Humanities | Core | 3 |
| LIB 202 | Foundations of Social Science | Core | 3 |
| LIB 203 | Foundations of Natural Science | Core | 3 |
| Electives (30 Credits) | |||
| ELEC | Any Newlane course not already counted | Elective | 30 |
A psychology-focused liberal arts degree opens doors to a wide range of roles.
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Fully Online • Self-Paced • $1,500 Total Cost
Join a community of thousands of students earning accredited degrees on their own schedule, from anywhere in the world.
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