Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Wisconsin Township, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 500 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Finish your degree. Make a lasting difference in the community.
Learn how people think, feel, and act. Gain knowledge to help them grow.
If you have a passion for understanding people, improving relationships, and helping others thrive, Concordia’s Applied Psychology program will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make an impact in your workplace and community. And because it’s 100% online with start dates every eight weeks, you can move forward at a pace that fits your life, work, and family.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology at Concordia University Wisconsin is designed for adults who want to finish their degree, advance their career, or enter a helping profession with the flexibility, support, and faith-based community you’ve been searching for.
- Built for busy adults. Study fully online with short 8-week courses, generous transfer credit, and personalized support from advisors who understand the needs of returning students.
- A Christian, whole-person approach. Learn psychology through a faith-informed lens that affirms dignity, purpose, and service—while preparing you for real-world careers where compassion and ethics matter.
- Support at every step. From your first class to graduation, our faculty and success coaches walk alongside you. We’re here to help you finish strong.
- Career-focused coursework. Gain practical skills you can use immediately: human behavior, communication, problem-solving, research literacy, conflict resolution, and understanding diverse populations.
- A pathway to graduate school. Your degree prepares you for the next steps, like counseling, social work, organizational leadership, human resources, or advanced psychology study.
A strong foundation
Case studies and real-world scenarios help you connect what you’re learning to your workplace, family, and community.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a strong foundation for:
- Advancing in your current role
- Entering a helping profession
- Serving others with confidence and compassion
- Continuing on to graduate school in counseling, social work, organizational leadership, or psychology
Concordia's online psychology degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Pathways to graduate study
Applied Psychology is a launching point for an advanced degree. This program positions you for seamless entry into several graduate pathways.
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
- Master’s in School Counseling
- Accelerated or “Fast Track” MBA
Whether you're called to support mental health, strengthen families, lead teams, or serve your community, your bachelor’s degree opens doors to meaningful next steps.
We’re excited to offer new scholarships exclusively for adult and post-traditional learners. Ranging from $150-$500 per three-credit course, these scholarships can be applied to a variety of programs and are available to employees of our corporate and academic partners, Concordia alumni, veterans and their dependents, employees of qualifying Christian schools and churches, and other special scholarships.
- Direct to Concordia Scholarship
- Business Community Scholarship
- Academic Community Scholarship
- Christian Community Scholarship
- Alumni Scholarship
- Veterans and Dependents Scholarship
Visit our website for more information.
In Concordia’s online Applied Psychology program, you’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that shape people’s lives.
Your courses will help you understand:
- What drives human behavior, from biological and psychological influences to the impact of environment and life experiences
- How people grow and change over time through lifespan development
- How relationships work and how communication, culture, and social dynamics shape behavior
- Why people think, feel, and act the way they do using major theories of personality
- How mental health challenges emerge and how professionals understand behavioral disorders and criminal psychology
- You'll also gain practical skills in psychological research, including how to design a study, evaluate evidence, and apply ethical practices.
An Applied Psychology degree opens doors across helping professions, business, human services, and ministry.
Graduates commonly pursue roles such as:
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Human Resources Specialist
- Family Support Worker
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Residential Care Specialist
- Youth Program Leader
- Ministry or church leadership roles
- Research or administrative support in mental-health settings
Many students also use this degree as a launching point for graduate programs, including:
- Counseling
- Social Work
- Organizational Leadership
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Psychology (MA/MS)
Online learning means you can continue working full-time while preparing for your next career move.
Required Courses
- Interpersonal Communication
- Criminal Psychology
- General Psychology
- Life Span Development
- Social Psychology in the Workplace
- Theories of Personality
- Introduction to Psychopathology
- Experimental Psychology
- Human Sexuality
- Psychology Capstone


