Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $29,500 per year for full-time students..

The programme is offered on-campus in a full-time format over four years. Students complete core psychology courses and a set of required electives. The curriculum emphasizes scientific methods and research in psychological study. Students engage in hands-on learning through laboratory work and applied projects.

Focus areas include Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology.

The degree requires 120 credits. Students complete 36 credits in psychology courses, including core classes and electives. The remaining credits come from general education and free electives.

Graduates pursue roles in mental health support, research assistance, and human services within community organizations and healthcare settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Official transcripts and a completed application are needed.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

La Roche University began in 1963 when the Sisters of Divine Providence established an independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Its Catholic heritage remains part of campus life, while students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcomed. The university is residential and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

Academic strengths include education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, health and medical sciences, interior architecture and design, and graphic design. Students gain practical experience through the SOLVE Center, where every major includes hands-on work with real organizations and outcomes. Internships, employer partnerships and career preparation are integrated into the student experience. Small classes and personal guidance support students as they prepare for careers and further study.

The campus offers student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics within a community focused on global engagement and cross-cultural learning. International students can use the intensive English as a Second Language program before continuing undergraduate or graduate coursework on campus. The program covers five levels and includes critical reading, analytical writing, oral fluency, listening and notetaking, and grammatical accuracy. Instruction is available in fall, spring and summer, with part-time study subject to visa requirements. A Pathway program may support international students seeking an undergraduate degree.