Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

At King University, tuition is King University offers financial aid to qualifying students and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and GI Bill® benefits..

The program is grounded in psychological research and theory, with a focus on applying evidence-based methods to real-world contexts. Students learn to analyze human behavior using scientific approaches and develop skills in research design, data analysis, and psychological assessment. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and practical application through a structured sequence of courses. It is delivered fully online to support working adults and adult learners.

Focus areas include Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Lifespan Development, Research Methods and Measurement, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology.

The program requires 52 semester hours of major coursework and 124 total semester hours for graduation, including general education and electives. Students complete a research project and choose three courses from a list of applied and specialized topics.

Graduates enter roles such as social and community service manager, healthcare social worker, educational counselor, rehabilitation counselor, and market research analyst.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2 on a 4.0 scale. Those with lower GPAs may be considered conditionally. High school graduation or equivalent with specific academic units in English, math, science, and social studies is required.

The programme totals about 124 credit hours. Fully online, part-time option available, typically completed in 16 months for major coursework. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.

King University traces its history to 1867, when it was established as King College. The Presbyterian-affiliated Christian academic community combines rigorous academic programming with the exploration of faith. Students build a liberal arts foundation before specializing in a contemporary range of degrees. More than 90 areas of study include healthcare administration, RN to BSN, social work, business, biology, digital media, and art and design. Academic programs are intended to help students shape their futures and reach career goals.

The university's main address is 1350 King College Road in Bristol, Tennessee. King presents campus life as a close-knit community with opportunities for volunteering and mission trips. Chapel, Convocation, and Service form important parts of the university experience and support its focus on intellectual discipline, spiritual maturity, vocational adaptability, social confidence, compassion, lifelong learning, and cultural engagement. The Jack E. Snider Honors Program and the Institute for Faith and Culture add further opportunities for academic and personal development.

International students can choose among three degree-completion formats: full-time day classes, classes meeting one evening a week, or fully online study. King also offers a range of campus-based academic opportunities and a Christian setting where faith is part of university life. Financial aid is available to enrolled students, and the student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Bristol is the university's home city, giving students a defined Tennessee setting for study, service, and community life.