Understand people. Make an impact. Change lives.
At BVU, Psychology is more than studying behavior. You will explore how people think, grow, and connect while building real skills through research, internships, and hands-on experiences that prepare you for what comes next.
Why study Psychology at BVU
A BVU Psychology degree combines research, personalized mentorship, and hands-on learning to prepare you for graduate study and careers helping others.
Personalized Learning
Customize your degree around the topics and career paths that interest you most.
Applied Psychology Learning
Explore innovative and exciting classes focused on real-world topics in psychology and human behavior.
Graduate School Preparation
Build a strong foundation for success in graduate and professional programs.
Faculty Mentorship
Learn from nationally recognized faculty who support your academic and career goals.
Hannah Smith '23, Graduate Student at University of Nebraska-Omaha
"BVU has a close-knit, family-like atmosphere on campus. Because of this, I constantly saw familiar faces, friends, classmates, and fellow student-athletes. The smaller class sizes made it easy to build strong connections with both my peers and professors. I felt supported every step of the way."
Learn by doing, from day one
You won’t wait until senior year to gain experience.
Explore human behavior, development, and mental health while building foundational skills.
Gain experience through research, internships, and faculty-led projects.
Complete advanced research, present your work at conferences, and prepare for graduate school or your career.
BVU psychology graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT SETS YOU APART
- Gain internship experience in mental health, school, or criminal justice settings.
- Travel to networking and professional events in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.
- Conduct your own research project from start to finish.
- Present at regional and national conferences.
With Value-Added Funding support for research, conferences, and travel, you’ll have opportunities to take your learning beyond the classroom at little to no cost.
Advance Your Career
Build on your psychology degree with an M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Professional School Counseling.
Go Beyond the Basics
Explore specialized topics like sports psychology, relationships and domestic violence, drugs and behavior, and mental health.
Join Psychology Club, Psi Chi Honors Society, or Research Club.
Attend summer courses or internships with partner universities in Florida, Prague, and more.
Build connections with alumni, faculty, and professionals in the field.
Curriculum Highlights
A flexible that lets you explore your interests while building a strong foundation in psychology.
Study core areas of psychology while tailoring electives to your interests.
Take standout courses like Psychology in Popular Film, Psychology of Cults, and Relationship Violence.
Develop critical thinking and research skills while examining human behavior in real-world contexts.
Build a path that fits you.
Whether you want to work directly with people or behind the scenes in research or organizations.