BSc in Psychology (Developmental Psychology)
When you pursue Psychology (Developmental Psychology) at Liberty University you’ll receive all the foundational knowledge you need to pursue a career as a child psychologist.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Psychology (Developmental Psychology) at Liberty University will prepare you to enter graduate school and become a professional counselor where you can then pursue careers in schools, treatment centers, churches, group homes, or even start your own private practice!
So what are you waiting for? This field needs caring, compassionate, and educated professionals who help children and their parents work through tough challenges. Pursuing our developmental psychology degree is the first step in getting you there.
Choosing a school and a degree is an exciting, yet challenging choice to make! At Liberty, we want to make that choice simple for you. That’s why we’ve developed a cutting-edge curriculum taught by highly skilled professors and diverse internship opportunities. Our favorite asset is our professors. These men and women have earned degrees in psychology, and have years of practical experiencing counseling others. They desire to pour into your academic life while they teach, guide, mentor, and support you.
Courses included
- Social Psychology
- Psychology of Personality
- Psychological Foundations of Learning
- Psychology and Christianity
- Composition & Rhetoric
- Inquiry
Career Opportunities
- Child Development Psychologist
- Church Counselor
- Counselor in a Group Home
- Counselor/Psychologist with a Private Practice
- Middle or High School Guidance Counselor
- Residential Treatment Counselor/Psychologist
- Treatment Center Counselor/Psychologist
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27