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Learn More About the Psychology and Human Services Program
Psychology and human services is a field of study that applies the scientific understanding of human behavior to real-world support, care, and advocacy. It combines knowledge of psychology with practical skills in communication, case management, and trauma-informed care to help individuals, families, and communities thrive.
This degree prepares you to support individuals and families navigating real-world challenges. You’ll combine applied psychology with practical human services skills, learning to design trauma-informed, culturally responsive interventions and understand how biology, development, and environment shape well-being. Graduates go on to careers as case managers, human services specialists, and community outreach coordinators, with a strong foundation for advanced study in counseling or social work down the road.
Unity’s 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s program is designed to save you both time and money. With fewer credits required than a traditional 120-credit bachelor’s, you can save up to 25% on your degree cost. You may save even more if you transfer eligible credits from previous college coursework. Visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page to learn more about how you can pay for college.
Our 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s in Psychology and Human Services is designed for flexibility, with year-round terms (8 per year). By taking 4 credits per term, you can complete your degree in just under 3 years.
Transfer credits can shorten your timeline even further, allowing you to finish even faster and start your career sooner.
Professional Core: 31 credits
Program Core: 48 credits
Elective Courses: 3 credits
- PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
- HUSV 1010 Introduction to Human Services
- PSYC 201 The Mind-Body Connection: Human Anatomy and Physiology for Applied Psychology
- PSYC 202 Psychology of Cultural Diversity
- PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 203 Foundations of Positive Psychology
- HUSV 2010 Case Management and Helping Skills
- MATH 201 Statistics for Environmental Professionals
- PSYC 302 Communication and Conflict Resolution in Organizational Settings
- HUSV 3010 Ethics and Professional Practice in Human Services
- PSYC 304 Trauma-Informed Practices and Collective Healing
- PSYC 303 Psychology of Motivation and Intentional Behavior Change
- HUSV 3020 Social Policy and Advocacy in Human Services
- PSYC 402 Action Research Methods in Applied Psychology
- HUSV 4010 Applied Program Design and Evaluation
For course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Psychology and Human Services Course Examples
Introduction to Psychology
This course gives students a broad overview of psychology, covering subfields like biological, clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and environmental psychology. Learners critically evaluate research methods and findings to become informed consumers of psychological knowledge, while applying insights across subfields to better understand human behavior.
The Mind-Body Connection: Human Anatomy and Physiology for Applied Psychology
This course explores the biological systems behind physiological well-being and behavior, covering the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems in relation to cognition, emotion, perception, and stress. It bridges biology and psychology to support evidence-based approaches to well-being, sustainability, and applied practice in various contexts.
Psychology of Cultural Diversity
This course examines how culture, identity, and power shape psychological processes and human experience across the US and globally, exploring how factors like race, ethnicity, gender, and ability shape worldview, cognition, and behavior. It emphasizes self-reflection, cultural humility, and inclusive practice, with applications in design, health, sustainability, and leadership.
The 90-Credit Advantage
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With Unity’s Career Edge digital badges, you won’t have to wait until graduation to prove your value. Every skills-first general education course in the Psychology and Human Services program awards a shareable digital badge: portable, verifiable credentials you can display on LinkedIn, your resume, or job applications.
These badges highlight work-ready skills like communication, problem solving, collaboration, and data use, so employers can see exactly what you bring to the table. You’ll also earn a Transferable Workplace Skills Endorsement, giving you a recognized credential to advance your career even before completing your degree.
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High Educational Value
Nationally recognized educational quality at an affordable price.
Sustainability Core
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Transfer-Friendly
Transfer up to 60 of your prior credits to save even more and finish faster.
Inspiring Faculty
Connect with experts who share your passion for working in the industry.
Future Success
Ranked in the top 1% of universities nationwide by the Social Mobility Index.
Multiple Start Dates
With up to 8 terms a year, you can take a break without jeopardizing financial aid.
Learning Flexibility
Balance life, work, and education by studying when and where you want
