Program Overview

As a student in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology program at Post University, you will have access to learning experiences involving the study of the science of behavior and mental processes. These experiences are designed to help you develop strong academic and social skills for critical thinking, collaboration, oral and written expression, interpersonal effectiveness, and social maturity. They also offer an exploration of how to analytically review psychological literature and apply theory to practice by conducting your own psychology research projects.

BA in Psychology coursework provides a foundational liberal arts education. It emphasizes core areas, including personality, child and adolescent development, the relationship between the nervous system and behavior, societal and culture influence on human interaction, and the relationship between drugs, behavior, abnormal psychology, and the law. It also covers various scientific research methods—such as design and data analysis—as well as the factors that shape mental processes and behaviors.

Applied Behavior Analysis Concentrations

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration offers coursework in child development and educational psychology and provides critical background knowledge for real-world applications of ABA, as many behavior analysts work with children in educational settings. It also provides an introduction to the science of ABA with a focus on the application of learning theory principles to drive behavior change. Advanced coursework in ABA explores the roles and responsibilities of a behavior analyst, including functional behavior assessment, behavior data collection and analysis, as well as analysis of ethical issues in complex clinical cases.

This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification, such as for an ABA certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.