Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

At Barton College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $22,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme is designed for students interested in the scientific study of human behavior and its real-world applications. It emphasizes research, hands-on learning, and close faculty collaboration. Students complete an independent research project and a 150-hour off-campus internship. The curriculum allows students to choose from three tracks based on career goals.

Focus areas include Research Track, Applied Track, Combined Track.

The programme requires 120 total credit hours. Students take foundational courses in psychology and select one of three tracks, each with specific course requirements. The Research Track includes a two-semester senior thesis, the Applied Track includes a senior seminar and internship, and the Combined Track includes both a thesis and internship.

Graduates enter careers in counseling, human services, healthcare, business, education, nonprofit organizations, and research roles.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores if required. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is recommended. Additional documents include a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time, Typically 4 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.