Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

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Students complete 120 credit hours of coursework, including a research thesis and community-based internship. They engage in clinical and research activities that apply psychological principles in real-world settings. The programme prepares students for graduate study and entry-level roles in psychology-related fields. It emphasizes scientific and applied knowledge through structured academic and experiential learning.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including general education, major requirements, and elective coursework. Students complete a research thesis in PSY 490 and PSY 491 and a field placement course involving a community-based internship.

Graduates enter entry-level roles in psychology-related fields or pursue further study in psychology and related disciplines.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A minimum GPA and completion of ENG 111 and ENG 112 are required to satisfy the Writing Proficiency Examination. Official transcripts and application materials are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

As Louisiana’s oldest historically Black university, Dillard University carries a long educational legacy in New Orleans. That history has grown into an institution offering more than 20 degrees and certificates across the arts, business, humanities, nursing, STEM, and related fields. Dillard was the first historically Black college or university to offer a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts.

Academic work extends beyond classroom programs through research centers and initiatives including the Dillard University Center for Racial Justice, the Center for Health Professions and Health Concerns, the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture, and the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Dillard is the only university in the United States with a program in African American material culture. Students learn to think critically and act with integrity, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The university’s address is 2601 Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana. International students should review tuition, fees, room and board, health insurance, and the international application fee when planning costs. Evening, weekend, and online programs charge by credit hour, while daytime tuition follows cohort-based pricing. Student support includes academic success, career readiness, mental health advocacy, study abroad, undergraduate research, and preparation for graduate and professional school. Records and Registration assists with enrollment and degree verification, transcripts, course changes, and withdrawals.