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Prepare for a future supporting individuals, strengthening families, and improving community well-being.

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Program Overview

Psychology and Human Services

This applied bachelor’s program combines applied psychology with practical human services skills to prepare you for real-world impact. Through flexible, online learning, you develop workplace-ready expertise in case management, advocacy, communication, and trauma-informed care, while completing a capstone or internship to demonstrate your capabilities.

Career Outlook: Social and Community Service Managers in the U.S.

219 K
Number of jobs in 2024
6 %
Est. job growth through 2034
$ 78 K
Median annual salary 2024

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

Next Start Date
May 18, 2026
Program Details
Online Learning
3 Years
Applied Bachelor's (90 Credit)
$470/credit (~$14k/year)
CAREER OUTCOMES

What Can I Do With an Applied Bachelor’s in Psychology and Human Services?

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Case Manager

Connect individuals and families to the social services they need to thrive.

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Victim Advocate

Support survivors of trauma through legal, social, and emotional resources.

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Substance Use & Recovery Support Specialist

Guide individuals through addiction recovery with peer support.

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Community Health Worker

Bridge healthcare gaps by supporting underserved populations in the field.

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What you’ll learn

Guide Individuals and Build Stronger Support Systems

  • Explain and apply core psychology and human services concepts in real-world settings.
  • Understand how biology, development, culture, and environment shape human well-being.
  • Design and evaluate ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive interventions.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative methods to study problems and improve programs.
  • Communicate professionally, manage cases, advocate, and lead across complex systems.
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Take action to empower others and create lasting social impact.

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Tuition Rates

We believe a college education should help launch you into a promising future, not weigh you down with debt. Unity’s online applied bachelor’s programs are $470 per credit, with no term-based fees and free text resources in most courses.

Tuition Locked Through 2030!

While many U.S. colleges raise tuition by 2–4% each year, your tuition rate at Unity stays the same, giving you cost certainty from your first term through graduation.

Military Friendly

Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families receive a reduced tuition rate of $423 per credit. VA education benefits (including the GI Bill®, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, and Active Duty Tuition Assistance) may be applied toward the cost of your degree.

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Flexible Payment Options

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Locked-In Tuition

7 years with no tuition increase.

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Earn While You Learn

Work full-time while studying.

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Free materials in most courses.

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FAQ

Have Questions About the Applied Bachelor’s in Psychology and Human Services?

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.

An Applied Bachelor’s in Psychology and Human Services is a 90-credit undergraduate degree that combines psychology, human services, and applied learning to prepare you for careers in counseling, social support, advocacy, and community work. This program emphasizes practical skills, career readiness, and workplace application so you can enter the workforce sooner or continue on to a master’s degree.

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: 42 credits
Program Core: 42 credits
Elective Courses: 6 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

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