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*Option for one in-person class per course
Build foundational psychology skills with a Christ-centered curriculum.
Choose from multiple start options throughout the year and take just one accelerated course every five weeks.
Find Clarity for Your Future Career
You’re naturally curious about the human experience, both around the world and in your own community. Now you’re ready to turn that passion for understanding people into a rewarding career.
The accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Human Development at Warner Pacific University Online prepares you to make meaningful connections with individuals, families, and communities by teaching you foundational psychology skills grounded in Christian values.
Designed for working professionals who have completed some college, the BS in Psychology and Human Development offers flexibility and focused learning to support your personal and professional goals.
Online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Human Development
Develop People Skills and Accelerate Your Career
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What You’ll Learn
High-Quality Academics at an Affordable Cost
For 2026, Warner Pacific University is ranked No. 7 in Best Value Schools among Regional Colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report.
To provide you with a quality education at an accessible cost, we price the online BS in Psychology and Human Development at $645 per credit hour.
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Expansive Learning Community
When you enroll at WPU Online, you’ll join a student body that mirrors the multifaceted society it serves, enhancing your learning through rich, peer-to-peer cultural and linguistic exchanges. Anchored in a minority-serving, Christian college environment, these online undergraduate programs attract a vibrant mix of culturally and economically varied students, including many who are first-generation college attendees.
Recognition for Warner Pacific University
Federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) by the U.S. Department of Education
Ranked No. 1 in Top Performers on Social Mobility among Regional Colleges in the West in 2026, according to U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 2 in Oregon and No. 6 among Regional Colleges in the West in 2026, according to U.S. News & World Report
About WPU Online
Founded in 1937 as Pacific Bible College, Warner Pacific University serves a varied population of students in the Portland metropolitan area and beyond through accessible online education. Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), WPU Online is dedicated to providing high-quality degrees that offer clear, flexible paths to civic engagement, spiritual enrichment, and economic security.
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“I decided to pursue a psychology and human development degree for several reasons, including my strong desire to better understand and gain essential skills to interact with people more meaningfully and positively.”
Angelyn Kukiko Palacios
BS in Psychology and Human Development alum, 2024
The online BS in Psychology and Human Development combines theories in psychology with hands-on projects to apply the skills you learn. By emphasizing culturally responsive practices, our curriculum empowers you to address specific challenges within your organization or community.
Take a look at some course topics you’ll explore in the program:
- Foundations of Psychology and Human Development
- Stress, Crisis, Trauma, and Self-Care
- Race and Ethnic Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Research Design and Applied Statistics
Career Outcomes With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
The online BS in Psychology and Human Development prepares you with key career skills relevant to a variety of professional pathways while providing a solid foundation for advanced studies.
Take a look at some specific roles you can pursue with a bachelor’s in psychology:
Social and Community Service Manager*
Median Annual Salary: $78,240
Median Annual Salary: $72,910
Human Resources Specialist*
Community Outreach Manager**
Median Annual Salary: $54,000
Case Manager**
Median Annual Salary: $59,000
*2024 median annual salary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**2025 approximate median annual salary information from Payscale