Capella University Announces New Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Online university also offers convenient, cost-saving Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option

MINNEAPOLIS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited* online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for adults, announced a new Bachelor of Science in Psychology online degree program, along with a Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option, which can save more than $4500 over the cost of pursuing each degree separately.

“Our program is designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major and emphasizes, writing, research, problem solving, and synthesizing and evaluating information. These are skills that have broad applications and are valued in a wide range of professions beyond psychology.”

“We’re pleased to add a BS in Psychology to the baccalaureate degrees we offer,” said Feranda Williamson, EdD, dean of Capella’s School of Undergraduate Studies. “Our program is designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major and emphasizes, writing, research, problem solving, and synthesizing and evaluating information. These are skills that have broad applications and are valued in a wide range of professions beyond psychology.

“Our bachelor’s program in Psychology also leverages the academic credentials and rich experience of the faculty in our graduate-level Harold Abel School of Psychology, which offers more than a dozen master’s and doctoral specializations in the field of psychology. For students who want to continue their education in psychology at Capella, we have developed a Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option.”

Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option Saves Time and Money

Capella’s new Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option allows eligible BS in Psychology students to begin earning master’s level credits after completing at least 100 undergraduate credits. These master’s level credits can be used toward completing the BS in Psychology and may also be applied toward a Capella MS in Psychology degree. Students can save more than $4,500 over the cost of pursuing each degree separately and cut up to two quarters off the time necessary to complete the MS.

Enrollment now open

Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its new Bachelor of Science in Psychology. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or e-mail [e-mail].

Review of this program is pending in AL, FL, GA, ND, SC, VA, and WA.

About Capella University

Capella University (NASDAQ: CPLA) (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 124 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. Nearly 31,000 learners were enrolled as of September 30, 2009, from all 50 states and 55 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

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