Psychology Bachelors Degree Schools

Psychology schools vary in what is required of the candidate, and navigating the maze of prerequisites and admission requirements can be intimidating, but with a little patience and attention to detail, you'll soon be ready to embark on your career education.

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

To stay on top of the changing educational environment, you should seek specific details from the schools on your radar. But before reaching a final decision, make sure you investigate the merits and value of each school before moving forward.

What is the teacher-to-student ratio? How many students are admitted each year? How many successfully complete the program? What is the earning potential like for students from a specific college and specialty field? It behooves psychology schools to keep track of these pertinent details from a recruiting perspective. Make sure you get all the information you can before reaching a final decision.

Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

Applying to Psychology Schools

Applications—and yes, that's plural—can be time-consuming, but there are a number of measures you can take ahead of time to speed up the process. You cannot be certain with the highly competitive educational environment that the first choice will always work out. Selecting a group of favorites will provide a clear focus for the application process and free you up to focus on the procedures themselves.

First, you should keep multiple copies of your test scores and college transcripts on hand. These are generally required by all psychology schools. Letters of recommendation are also beneficial to the application process and the job market during life after school.

Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

In fact, it's best to approach all higher education documentation with a professional attitude. Start building your resume and include one with your application if not prompted ahead of time. Other common inclusions for the application process include:

• Completed school application
• Application essays
• Financial aid forms

University of Phoenix

Featured Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Taking the SAT

The SAT is also a requirement for college. The SAT tests your analytical skills through verbal and written reasoning, and your abilities toward critical thought and quantitative reasoning. Test scores range from 200-800. Test manuals are available for study on your own time; however, it may be worth your while to attend a preparation class or hire a private tutor whose credentials can be verified. For more details, check with testing centers in your area. You can also take practice exams on the official SAT website.