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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Turn Your Curiosity into a Career; From Anywhere.

Put your curiosity about the human mind to work on your time, from your home, while balancing your career and personal commitments. The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Norwich University prepares you to explore the human experience and build a purpose-driven career in psychology, military leadership, government service, or the private sector.

Norwich University’s online BS in Psychology program empowers students to study human behavior through a flexible, rigorous curriculum shaped by psychological theory, scientific research, and real-world application. Whether you serve in uniform, work in a civilian sector, or are just beginning your educational journey, this degree builds highly transferable skills in:

  • Research and data analysis
  • Communication and presentation
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Collaboration and leadership

You’ll graduate with the tools to confidently pursue graduate studies or careers in human services, policy, law enforcement, military psychology, education, or business.


A Psychology Degree That Works for You

Picture yourself studying psychology from anywhere in the world while diving into topics like motivation, emotion, creativity, personality, social interaction, and human development. Gain a solid foundation in biological and social science research while choosing electives that align with your goals:

  • Explore key domains: experimental, developmental, clinical, and social psychology
  • Customize your learning with topics in neuroscience, criminal behavior, and leadership
  • Learn from expert faculty who bring both academic insight and applied experience
  • Build a culminating research project that mirrors graduate-level work
  • Access support from academic advisors and military-friendly services


Capstone Experience: Think Like a Graduate Student

Take on an in-depth research project that prepares you for graduate school or immediate employment. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Develop an original hypothesis and research design
  • Submit a proposal to the Norwich Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Conduct real-world research
  • Present your findings at professional conferences
  • Build a work portfolio for future employers

Next Undergraduate Session Start Dates: 

FALL A: August 25, 2025

Next Undergraduate Session Application Deadlines: 

FALL A: August 15, 2025

Quick Info

100%

Online

Courses completed entirely online

90

Credits

Transfer up to 90 credits

18

Months

Average time to program completion

Online Student Stories

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Continuing my coursework while deployed to Jordan in 2020 was difficult for so many reasons. Norwich instructors were very understanding and, at times, helped me get through it one day at a time.

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Faculty & Staff

Join professionals from around the globe and learn from experienced faculty as you complete your degree and open up new professional and personal possibilities for yourself.

Page C. Spiess

Page Spiess

Position(s):

  • Academic Director of Public Health

Program & Details

At a Glance

  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Multiple start dates per year

 

 

Contact Admissions

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT    
Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-888-409-1480  
learn@norwich.edu

Transfer Credits


You may receive the equivalent of up to 90 semester credits for training and prior learning that meet specific course requirements in the program.
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International Admissions


Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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Norwich Alumni Benefits


Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As a part of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

 

NECHE Accredited
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Eligibility Requirements

  • Meet one of the following criteria:
    • Prior college courses, completed with a grade of C or better, from regionally or nationally accredited institutions of higher learning, or the equivalent from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
    • ACE-reviewed military or professional training for which college credits are recommended.*
    • Other military or professional training reviewed by Norwich University for which college credit has been assessed, or is stipulated in a MOU.
    • Credit recommended based on scores on standardized tests such as CLEP.
    • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
       
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) on the TOEFL is required unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements.**
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.**
    • Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution.

*Prospective students who have completed military or professional training that has not been ACE reviewed may petition to Chair of Continuing Studies to have their training reviewed and assessed for transfer credit.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

SPECIAL NOTE TO NORWICH UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS:

  • If you are a residential undergraduate student at Norwich University, you may enroll in CGCS courses only with written permission of the Dean of the College of Graduate of Continuing Studies, your undergraduate advisor, and your major undergraduate department chair and/or dean via the petition to enroll at CGCS form on the registrar's webpage.

Admissions Process

To apply, you must submit the following no less than four weeks prior to your desired start date:

  • Application form
  • Resume is required if applying for transfer credit.
  • Official military training transcripts (Joint Services Transcript/CCAF), sent to the address below.
  • Official transcripts of all courses taken at regionally accredited colleges, sent to the address below.
  • If entering with no military or college credit, applicants must show proof of high school completion via diploma or GED.

Transcript Links

Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
ATTN: CGCS
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent to cgcsamt@norwich.edu via password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Call: 1-888-409-1480
Email: learn@norwich.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a degree program intended to create a solid academic foundation in principles of human and animal behavior. The program culminates in a capstone course, wherein students research-based senior thesis is required, along with an oral presentation at a regional undergraduate research conference. For this bachelor's degree, you must earn at least 121 semester credits, including transfer credits.

To view additional program details for programs such as course offerings, requirements, and curriculum maps for the Business Administration course offerings and a curriculum map, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog using these links.

Major

Norwich University Online's bachelor's programs are an investment in your future that we can help you manage from a financial perspective. There are many ways to get financial assistance and many strategies that can help you achieve your goals. Whatever your individual situation, we can guide you through the financial planning process.

Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 30-121
Credits per Term: 3-12
Cost Per Credit Hour: $250 - $375
Additional fees & military discounts may apply.


Financial Aid Resources
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