Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition is charged per credit hour with a total cost for the 120-credit programme available upon request..

This programme prepares students for careers in human services, mental health, and community advocacy. It emphasizes applied psychological knowledge through a structured practicum experience. The curriculum includes coursework in behavioral science, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication. Students complete 200 hours of supervised field experience during their senior year.

Focus areas include Adult and Elderly Care, Children and Youth, Community Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Addiction Psychology.

The programme requires 120 total credit hours. Students complete general education, major-specific courses, and a 200-hour practicum in PSY 450 Senior Seminar.

Graduates enter roles in mental health services, community advocacy, criminal justice, child and elderly care, and addiction support.

Applicants must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a grade of 'C' or better in all general education courses. A grade of 'B' or better is required in ENG 162, ENG 165, and MAT 225. A 300-word statement and two letters of recommendation are also required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, in-person, or hybrid; full-time or part-time; typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

St. Augustine College has a legacy of expanding educational opportunity for Chicago’s underserved, working-adult, first-generation, and bilingual communities. Its programs are designed around small classes, flexible schedules, personalized advice, and support from learning facilitators. Students can follow bilingual pathways, including the option to begin studies in Spanish and finish in English.

Academic strengths include professional programs in early childhood education, respiratory therapy, business administration, psychology, hospitality management, computer information systems, and social work. The BA in Early Childhood Education combines multilingual classes with student teaching in an early childhood classroom. The program prepares graduates to teach children from birth to age eight and includes coursework for English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education endorsements. Respiratory Therapy prepares students for work in hospitals, home care, and other health care environments. Business and technology programs connect liberal arts foundations with practical career skills.

Located in Chicago, the college offers a setting where students can study while working or managing family responsibilities. Internship opportunities provide hands-on experience with professionals in students’ chosen fields. International students should understand that the college serves people navigating new languages and cultures, with bilingual instruction and individualized support built into the student experience. Alumni include graduates from Mexico, Uganda, and Chicago neighborhoods who completed programs in business, psychology, computer sciences, respiratory therapy, and social work.