Online and Hybrid Programs in the Department of Psychological Science

The Department of Psychological Science is actively involved in online and off-campus learning opportunities through Northern Michigan University’s Global Campus. NMU’s Global Campus houses all online and extended learning academic programs and oversees the first of its kind Educational Access Network, providing broadband LTE internet access to students throughout the region. The Department of Psychological Science currently hosts two undergraduate programs through the Global Campus, the Psychology Major and the Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate. Useful information about these programs for current and prospective students are provided below. To apply for either (or both) of these programs, visit the Global Campus Apply Now page.

Psychology Major (Hybrid Programs)

The Psychology Major provides a strong introduction to the basic principles and theories in the Psychological Sciences as well as coverage on the primary content areas in this discipline. Those seeking a Psychology major may pursue certain careers where a bachelor’s degree in Psychology is helpful or may pursue graduate programs in Psychology, such as experimental or clinical psychology. The Psychology Major is available for both on-campus students and for global campus students. For global campus students, there is a path for taking required and optional courses for the major entirely online. The Psychology Major is listed below, but courses typically offered online are noted in bold. The major requires 32 credits. To apply, visit the Global Campus Apply Now page.

Psychology Major Courses (Hybrid Programs)

Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate (Hybrid Programs)

The Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate was developed for those seeking to become Board Certified assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), a bachelor’s level certification provided by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Courses and practicum experiences offered for the certificate provide the content and practicum hours needed to qualify to take the BCaBA exam. The final requirement for the exam is a bachelor’s degree, which can be in any area. Most global campus students who sign up for this certificate satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement by also enrolling in our online psychology major since many classes for the certificate can also be used for the major.

For Global Campus students, the Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate uses a hybrid course format that is currently only offered at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. The courses and practica required for the certificate are shown below. To apply, visit the Global Campus Apply Now page.

Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate Courses (Hybrid Courses offered at FVTC)

For more information about online and off-campus programs at NMU and how to apply, visit NMU's Global Campus Homepage

For questions about these programs, email the Department of Psychological Science (psych@nmu.edu) or call 906-227-2935.