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"Learning online allowed me to be flexible whether I was traveling for work or had to be at home with my children… Having flexibility as a working adult with other responsibilities was a key factor for me to be able to finish."
— Kimberly Holland, IWU Graduate
Pursue Your Passion and Set Yourself Apart
Possible Psychology Career Paths
- Clinical Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Social & Human Service Assistant
- Psychology Teacher
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Psychiatric Technician
- Neuropsychologist
- Social & Community Service Manager
- Mental Health Counselor
- Education Administrator
- General Psychologist
Indiana Wesleyan University provides students pursuing an online psychology degree with a better understanding of human thought and behavior by studying psychological theory and research, exploring philosophical issues related to the nature of the person, and emphasizing the practical application of psychological principles in everyday life.
IWU Online Psychology Degrees
1HLC accreditation statement: Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) https://www.hlcommission.org/, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available here https://www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation/.
2Your tuition rate may increase if you withdraw for more than 90 days.
IWU has been a brick & mortar college since 1920—100 years as an institution and 2+ decades providing online education.
Once you start, we lock in your tuition rate for the entire duration of your program.2
Start accomplishing your goals—apply for a Psychology program today. No application fee!
Why Indiana Wesleyan University?
Lead a Fulfilling Career By Helping Others
Psychology
100% Online • AS/BS/MA Degree & Certificate Options
IWU PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM PATHS:
OVERVIEW OF OUR ASSOCIATE IN PSYCHOLOGY
You have the instincts for serving people. Now you need the degree. If you’re considering a service-minded career path, you may need to continue your education to help you break into the field or earn a promotion. The Associate of Science in Human Services at IWU is designed to equip you for entry-level positions in organizations that provide social, community, or educational services and help you turn your passion for serving into an income.
60 CREDITS
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
FEATURED COURSES:
- Principles of Sociology
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Crisis Intervention
- Addictions Theory
- Promote personal growth in yourself and in others
- Use crisis intervention theories to serve individuals, families, and groups
- Engage in lifelong learning and self-care
- Understand the basics of the current criminal justice system
- Integrate your faith into your profession and learning
AS Human Services
Our world today needs strong leaders who step up to their calling. Be a beacon in the world for people who are searching for hope and inspiration by pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a specialization in leadership. This program will prepare you to empower others to achieve success in their careers, relationships, and more.
45 CREDITS
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
FEATURED COURSES:
- Critical Thinking for Leaders
- Ethics and Decision-Making for Leaders
- Foundations of Organizational Behavior
- Analyze key components of effective leadership
- Apply leadership and followership theories within diverse settings
- Utilize practical leadership skills to inspire others in the organization
BS Human Services - Leadership
OVERVIEW OF OUR BACHELOR’S IN PSYCHOLOGY
BS Human Services - Life Coaching
Be a beacon in the world for people who are oppressed, disadvantaged, or overwhelmed with life’s challenges. The Bachelor of Science in Human Services, with a specialization in life coaching, will prepare you to empower others to achieve success in their careers, relationships, and more.
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Advocate for positive social change at the micro and macro levels
- Apply the ICF Code of Ethics
- Demonstrate respect for cultural differences
FEATURED COURSES:
- Foundations of Life Coaching
- Co-Creating the Relationship
- Communicating Effectively
BS Psychology of Human Relations
Know yourself, and know how a foundational knowledge of psychology can help you advance and grow as a professional, from careers in business to engaging in ministry. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology of Human Relations is here to help you create hope in the world by understanding and improving relationships. This program empowers you to dive deeper into personality, motivation, behavior, and change through long-term, investigative assignments.
FEATURED COURSES:
- Theories of Personality
- Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
- Psychology and Spiritual Formation
- Techniques in Motivation and Change
- Grow personally through relevant coursework and practical application
- Think critically, connecting examples, facts, and theories across fields of studies and perspectives
- Integrate your faith not only in your coursework but within your day-to-day work and life activities
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
OVERVIEW OF OUR MASTER’S IN PSYCHOLOGY
With specializations in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology, you’ll develop into a competent and ethical professional that approaches psychology through the lens of your faith. This program prepares you for work in a variety of professional settings, whether you have a limited background in psychology or you hold an undergraduate degree in the field. You’ll also be able to pursue and implement your personal research interests.
30 CREDITS
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
FEATURED COURSES:
- Lifespan Development
- Psychopathology and Emerging Trends
- Life Coaching and Positive Psychology (Positive Psychology Specialization)
- Leadership and Motivation (Industrial Organizational Psychology Specialization)
- Build your professional identity through acts of service
- Understand mental health and well-being from traditional psychopathology and positive psychology perspectives
- Promote human flourishing using the principles of positive psychology
- Apply and integrate your faith in your career, including biblical and ethical principles
OVERVIEW OF OUR PSYCHOLOGY CERTIFICATES
With specializations in Life Coaching and Positive Psychology and Industrial and Organizational Psychology, you’ll develop into a competent and ethical professional that approaches psychology through the lens of your faith. This program prepares you for work in a variety of professional settings, whether you have a limited background in psychology or you hold an undergraduate degree in the field. You’ll also be able to pursue and implement your personal research interests.
15 CREDITS
Human Services
Life Coaching
You can empower and equip others to achieve fulfillment and success in various facets of life – from personal relationships to career goals. The Life Coaching certificate program will prepare you to become a certified life coach under the globally recognized International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Expand your nursing knowledge and deepen your impact on patients. If you’ve obtained a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, you’re eligible for our post-graduate certificate to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. This program prepares you to advance your career through a faith-integrated approach, equipping you to serve patients holistically.
Post-Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
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