{"id":487,"date":"2026-06-17T14:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/aodc\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2026-06-23T21:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:33:42","slug":"psychology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Bachelor of Psychology<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finish your bachelor&#8217;s degree online and build a strong foundation in psychological research and processes through UM-Flint&#8217;s flexible, accelerated program designed for working adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"email\"><a data-leading-icon=\"email\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/aodc-request\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19 5H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v10c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm-.5 3.2L12 12.4 5.5 8.2V6.5l6.5 4.5 6.5-4.5v1.7z\"><\/path><\/svg>Request 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There are two main branches in psychology: experimental (biological, cognitive, developmental, social) and applied (clinical, industrial\/organizational, health, legal), with dozens of focus areas within them. As a UM-Flint psychology major, you will develop a solid foundation in psychological research and its methodology and a comprehensive understanding of psychological processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sentinel-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">On this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f0d1fcef wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#why\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Why UM-Flint?<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#scholarships\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Scholarships<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#admission\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Admission Requirements<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#career\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Career Opportunities<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#advisor\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Meet Advisor<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-408c258055d67b3d5a4542793359c66a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cf829889 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); 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Every psychology major is assigned a faculty mentor who can answer questions about job and graduate school planning, internships, research opportunities, time management, work-life balance, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal attention. Faculty work with students and collaborate with learners on various research projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"scholarships\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to being eligible for financial assistance through the university\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>, our students are eligible to apply for several&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofartsandsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;that are specifically for psychology majors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Dr. Eric G. Freedman Psychology Research Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Psychology Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Alfred Raphelson Family Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-brand-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-sentinel-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-36a34332510827c99d736b8a3f143abc\">Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8a723ab2f681e811544e92bb5e8a78e5 wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint students are automatically considered for the Go Blue Guarantee upon admission, a historic program offering free tuition to high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the&nbsp;Go Blue Guarantee&nbsp;to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-brand-maize-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/go-blue-guarantee\/\">Learn about affordability<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M14.3 6.7l-1.1 1.1 4 4H4v1.5h13.2l-4 4 1.1 1.1 5.8-5.8-5.8-5.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/05\/gbg.svg\" alt=\"Go Blue Guarantee logo\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:1000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-819751cb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our AODC programs are built for students who have earned some college credit but haven\u2019t yet completed their bachelor\u2019s degree. To apply, you\u2019ll need at least 25 previously earned college credits, along with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from previous institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">When Can I Start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accelerated seven-week courses mean there are many opportunities for you to begin an AODC program throughout the year. Find the start date that works best for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall 2025<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aug. 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winter 2026<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jan. 5&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(200px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 200px); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-140 size-large\" alt=\"A person sits at a desk with a laptop, focused on a classroom setting with several other students in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/FLINT_First-Day-of-Class_0044-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b7afa7\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-907a194c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"career\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Career Opportunities in Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because a psychology degree opens many career paths, all majors take PSY 300, Preparing for Careers in Psychology. This course engages you in professional development activities, from exploring career options at the bachelor&#8217;s and graduate level to building your portfolio, helping you plan and prepare for your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2032: 6 percent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2032: 12,800.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Advanced Degree, Doctorate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $85,330.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/education-career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Psychological Association<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/psychologists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>&nbsp;provide more information about career opportunities for psychology majors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"fb:chamfer-fill wp-block-cover has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(200px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 200px); 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She can help you choose classes, recommend extracurricular opportunities, ensure you are progressing toward a degree, explore career paths and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\">Apply Today to Complete Your Bachelor\u2019s Degree Online!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a UM-Flint AODC student, you take classes where instructors value your life experiences. You are supported by resources and by your classmates, who share the lessons they have learned along the way. 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