Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University was founded in 1892 as a public university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The campus hosts more than 20,000 students, and the online university has more than 7,000 students enrolled both online and at satellite campuses across North America including Canada and Mexico. Central Michigan University offers over 200 degree programs at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. The university has a focus on health professions, and Central Michigan University established its College of Medicine in 2013 to help provide for the shortage of primary care physicians within Michigan. The core values of Central Michigan University include integrity, respect, inclusiveness, social responsibility, excellence compassion and innovation. These values are noticeable in all courses and events. The university aspires to continue to be a leader in national higher education and to inspire its students to strive for excellence. Central Michigan University is committed to teaching students of all ages, and they also offer education and travel programs for adults aged 55 and older.

Central Michigan University Accreditation Details

Central Michigan University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1915. This accrediting body is now known as North Central Association's Higher Learning Commission.

Central Michigan University Application Requirements

Undergraduates, postgraduates and applicants to the Online and Global University must submit an online application for admission. The details of the requirements for admission to Central Michigan University can be requested in a prospectus from the University through an online form. Information is also available on the Central Michigan University website.

Tuition and Financial Aid

For all programs at Central Michigan University, there are different tuition requirements based on residency. Tuition for undergraduate students who are Michigan residents is $21,330. For non-Michigan residents, this cost is $33,450.

There are also special tuition situations for some students who attend Central Michigan University. Tuition for undergraduate degrees within the Global and Online University is $387 per credit hour with discounts offered for the military, veterans, and undergraduate parents. Tuition for master's level degrees at the Global and Online University is $510 per credit except for MBA course, which is $600 per credit. The master's degree programs also offer discounts for military personnel, parents and veterans, so interested students should inquire about this when discussing financial aid.

The following financial aid options are available at Central Michigan University:

• Federal Aid (FAFSA)
• Private Loans
• Scholarships
• Assistantships
• Fellowships

Online Degrees Available

Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in psychology is a flexible degree that will allow students to specialize in a psychological field that they are interested in. The degree also allows for flexibility in the job market. The goals of the degree program at Central Michigan University are to help students understand themselves, and the world around them as well as to provide an in-depth and general knowledge of human behavior and development. The program will also teach students how to effectively use their interpersonal skills in a professional and care environment. This degree is a pathway for graduate degrees in the field of psychology as well as entering the workplace. The successful completion of this degree will provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter into the following careers:

• Probation officers
• Case managers
• Parole officers
• Business managers
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Corrections officers
• Mental health workers
• Psychiatric technicians
• More degrees in both a business and social fields such as counseling or social work

Students are required to take a minimum of 124 credits to complete their degree. They take a wide variety of courses in areas like general education, psychology and electives. The general education courses include:

• Humanities courses
• Natural science courses
• Social science courses
• Global Studies courses
• Competency courses in written and oral English as well as mathematics

Students will also be taking three core courses for a total of 12 credit hours. Everyone in the Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in psychology must take the following courses:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Research Methods
• Applications of Research Methods

Students must also take one of the following courses:

• Introduction to Psychological Statistics
• Introduction to Statistics
• Elementary Statistical Analysis

Students in this program are required to find a specialization or concentration within the psychology major. Students are allowed to choose this concentration themselves, and they will take concentration courses surrounding this area. The fourth area of courses that students will choose from are the planned elective courses. Each student must take at least 18 credits of planned electives during their degree. These electives should be selected advantageously, and they should be approved by a student's academic adviser as well as the Director of Undergraduate Degree Programs and the Academic Liaison. The following courses may be available for students to take as elective courses:

• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Childhood and Adolescence
• Psychology of Aging
• Social Psychology
• Psychology of Women
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Studies in Personality
• Clinical Interviewing and Counseling
• Learning and Memory
• Behavioral Neurological Science
• Special Issues
• Stress
• Group Dynamics
• Personnel Psychology

The major in psychology may also be supplemented by up to nine credits worth of courses from the following list:

• Special issues
• Directed research
• Independent study
• Undergraduate honors thesis in psychology
• Workshop
• Teaching assistant in psychology

This degree program can be both practical and theoretical and more information on this degree program can be requested in a prospectus form from Central Michigan University.

Central Michigan University offers a variety of online degrees like this Bachelor of Science with a Psychology major degree. Their online programs have been voted as the best online programs for veterans in bachelors, graduate business, and graduate education by the U.S. News and World Report in 2014 and 2015. Central Michigan University accepts applicants of all backgrounds including international students for its online programs and they offer campus locations for master’s degrees at in Canada and in Guadalajara, Mexico. Central Michigan University promotes growth and learning for students of any age or background with its online degrees, and they encourage all people to consider an online degree from the institution.