Understand Human Behavior Across the Lifespan

Start your path to a graduate degree

Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science from Webster University to take your first steps toward a career helping improve people’s lives. Strengthen your foundational knowledge of the biological, cognitive, personality, and social context behind human behavior at all stages of life.

Benefit from engaging courses taught by expert Webster faculty and constantly updated to meet the best practices advocated by the American Psychological Association. Upon graduation, you’ll have a broad base of skills that serve as a launching pad to graduate and post-graduate study.

A forward-looking bachelor’s degree

Built for impactful professionals

At Webster, we’ve designed our BS in Psychological Science to serve as a foundational degree for further study at the master’s level and beyond, which is required to become licensed in psychology or counseling. Those who will excel in this program include:

• Those with a passion for improving mental health.
• Service-minded people with a long-term goal of becoming a psychiatrist, counselor, or similar role.

Explain the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of human behavior

As you progress through Webster’s Psychological Science BS degree, you’ll explore theories and gain experience to improve your understanding of why people think and act the way they do. When you graduate, you can expect to:

• Implement scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
• Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research using statistical analysis.
• Detail the biological and genetic underpinnings of human behavior.
• Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and enhance interpersonal relationships.

Enlightening, engaging courses

Of the 120 credit hours required to graduate from Webster’s Psychological Science BS program, 58 credit hours come from the core courses listed below.

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Dual degree options

Webster’s BS in Psychological Science is available at our main St. Louis campus, providing you easy access to Webster’s expert faculty and extensive support resources. Plus, it enhances your opportunity to pursue a dual degree—expanding your potential career future. Dual degree options include:

• Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Exercise Science

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Your bridge to impactful outcomes

By successfully completing the BS in Psychological Science from Webster, you will have the foundation, research skills, and data analysis expertise to succeed in graduate and post-graduate programs in psychology or counseling. You will need to pursue a graduate degree before obtaining professional licensure in these fields.

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Achieve your personal and professional goals

We’re here to help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your bachelor’s in Psychological Science.

• Faculty members provide personalized support, thanks to Webster's intentionally small classes.
• Tutors and other academic support staff can help you tackle particularly tough assignments and classes.
• A global education broadens your perspective and gives you both the knowledge and experience to thrive, no matter where you are.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science from Webster, an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Learn from experts

Combine theory and practice as you work alongside faculty members with professional experience in psychology. They serve as mentors who are willing and eager to support your career goals.

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