
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology
100% online Certificate in Psychology
Complete your studies on your own time
6 months to your Certificate in Psychology
Finish your psychology certificate in just 4 courses
New start date every Monday
Start your first course when it’s convenient for you

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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology
Degree:
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology
Application:
$0 application fee. No essays/exams.
Expand your knowledge about human behavior with the 100% online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology at National University. Through NU’s Psychology certificate program, you can select courses that align with your personal and professional goals, all of which are led by mentoring professors.
Prepare to Advance Your Psychology Career
NU’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology will assist you in preparation for graduate studies or to pursue career options such as research, human resources, business, and public service.
Certificate Requirements
The University may accept a maximum of 3 semester credit hours from a graduate-level program to NU’s Post-Baccalaureate certificate program. Coursework must have been completed at an accredited college or university within the last five years with a grade of “B” or better. See the Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate has the following graduation requirements:
All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma and/or degree posted transcript
- Total Credit Hours: 12 Credit Hours
- Courses: 4 Courses
- Recommended Completion Time: 6 Months
- Next Start Date: Every Monday
- Classroom Size: One
Course Sequence
Students may select 4 courses from a broad range of electives at the 5000 or 6000 level (with the exception of Foundations, Capstone, and Internship courses).
- Elective Course 1
- Elective Course 2
- Elective Course 3
- Elective Course 4

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Our network of 250,000 alumni is a large global community that provides our graduates with the professional connections to get a leg up in your new career.

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