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Where Psychology Meets Work and Well-Being 

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology—Applied Human Insight for Modern Professionals

Program Details:

• Credit Hours: 120
• Cost Per Course: $1,912
• Estimated Completion Time: 24–48 months, depending on transfer credit
• Fully Online Program
• Transfer up to 88 Approved Credits

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Work is more human than ever—and more demanding. People are leading teams through uncertainty, managing constant change, and carrying emotional weight that didn’t exist a generation ago. Burnout is rising. Trust is fragile. And technical skill alone is no longer enough to perform, lead, or sustain impact.

This moment doesn’t call for more productivity hacks or surface-level wellness. It calls for deeper understanding of how people think, feel, decide, and work together.

Moravian’s Psychology program is built for professionals who want to meet this moment with clarity and intention. Grounded in the Happiness Institute, the program brings research-backed insight into well-being, motivation, and human behavior directly into professional practice. This is psychology applied to real work: leadership, organizations, teams, and communities.

What This Program Builds

Applied Psychology for Real Work, Not Just Clinical Practice
Psychology is applied directly to leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and organizational life. Learners gain tools they can use immediately in the environments they already work in.

Well-Being as a Performance Capability
Happiness, resilience, and mental health are framed as drivers of effectiveness—not personal luxuries. Learners build the capacity to sustain performance while caring for themselves and others.

Human Skills with Academic Credibility
This is not pop psychology. Rigorous psychological theory and research are translated into practical, usable insight for professional contexts.

Practice-Informed, Professionally Relevant Learning
Learners bring real work into the classroom—applying concepts to leadership challenges, team dynamics, and workplace culture.

Courses

The BA in Psychology includes a strong core in psychological science paired with flexible electives that allow you to tailor your degree to your career goals. Whether you plan to pursue graduate study in counseling or social work, advance in organizational or HR roles, or strengthen your impact in community service, you can choose the courses that best fit your path.

Core Curriculum

All students build foundational skills in psychological theory, research, and applied practice through the following required courses:

• PSY 110: Introduction to Applied Psychology
• PSY 115: Introduction to Happiness Studies
• PSY 208: Developmental Psychology
• PSY 215: Facilitating Happiness
• PSY 220: Research Methods in Psychology
• PSY 310: Applied Cognitive Psychology
• PSY 311: Applied Social Psychology
• PSY 326: Well-Being Across Cultures

Flexible Major Electives

Students select from a robust set of electives that align with their professional interests and aspirations. Elective options include:

Clinical, Counseling, and Mental Health Focus
These electives support students preparing for graduate programs in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work (MSW), or related helping professions.

• Applied Psychopathology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery
• Behavioral Interventions and Applied Practice

Organizational, Human Resources, and Community Leadership Focus
These electives prepare students for careers in HR, organizational development, training, community services, and employee well-being roles.

• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace and Workforce Well-Being
• Positive Leadership and Motivation
• Program Development and Evaluation
   

Admission Requirements 

To apply to our BA in Psychology program, you must provide: 

• Proof of a high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

Upcoming Start Dates

Faculty

Jenifer Norton

Dr. Jenifer Norton (she/they) earned a Ph.D. in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College and an M.S.W. from Widener University. As the School of Professional Studies & Innovation's Psychology Program Director and Assistant Professor of Practice at Â鶹¹û¶³, they lead the design of interdisciplinary programs focused on human flourishing, mental health, and holistic well-being.

With over a decade of experience in online and hybrid higher education, Norton specializes in instructional design, curriculum innovation, and program leadership. Their work bridges technology, artificial intelligence, and human-centered learning—advancing AI integration initiatives across general education and professional studies.

Their teaching and scholarship emphasize ethical technology use, culturally responsive pedagogy, and data-informed practice. Norton has served as evaluator on federally funded behavioral-health grants and contributed to publications and conferences on online learning, AI in education, and culturally sustainable curricula.

James Schatzle

Jim Schatzle has dedicated over 40 years to saving lives and empowering others to do the same. He founded TEAM LIFE, INC. in 1994, training over 100,000 people in CPR, AED, and advanced lifesaving courses, alongside a team of passionate healthcare professionals.

In addition to serving as CEO of TEAM LIFE, INC., Schatzie is as an adjunct professor at Â鶹¹û¶³ and Seton Hall University. He holds a Master’s in Happiness Studies and is a Ph.D. candidate in the world’s first Ph.D. class in Human Flourishing and Happiness Studies. A lifelong Colts Neck resident and former Mayor and Township Committeeman (2007–2015), he champions happiness, anti-fragility, and the SPIRE framework (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, & Emotional). 

Career Outcomes

Graduates leave with the insight and confidence to navigate people, systems, and complexity. Whether advancing in HR, organizational development, community leadership, or preparing for graduate study—the program builds a way of thinking that compounds over time.

Below are examples of career outcomes that align with the skills and competencies developed in this program:

People & Organizations

• HR specialists support efforts to recruit, train, and retain talented employees. They help define job descriptions, select candidates, and conduct interviews. They may also be involved with developing benefits packages for employee compensation, creating training programs, or designing corporate well-being policies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that human resource specialists earned a median annual salary of $72,910 per year as of August 2025.¹

Community & Well-Being

• Health and wellness coaches work with clients or organizations to develop plans that improve individual well-being. Depending on their prior experience, coaches may focus on improving clients’ diet and exercise, relationship-building, work-life balance, or another area.
• Social and community service managers coordinate, direct, and promote programs designed to improve community well-being. They can work in the public, private, or non-profit sectors and act as case managers for a range of service types. They may plan and manage budgets, make staffing decisions, direct outreach or fundraising efforts, and work one-on-one with service clients. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that social and community service managers earned a median annual salary of $78,240 as of August 2025.²

Additional Roles Aligned with Your Pathway

Depending on your electives and career interests, graduates may also pursue roles as:

• Training and Development Coordinators
• Organizational Development Assistants
• Case Managers or Case Aides
• Behavioral Health Technician
• Program Coordinators (nonprofit or community-based)
• Human Services Assistants
• Victim Advocates
• Community Outreach Specialists
• Peer Support Specialists

These roles draw on understanding of human behavior, communication, motivation, resilience, and applied well-being—core competencies of the program.

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A Guide From First Question to Graduation

Every SPSI learner is paired with a Student Experience Mentor—a dedicated guide who helps navigate enrollment, coursework, and career momentum. This is not a call center. It is personal, human support designed for adults managing real life alongside real ambition.

Meet Your SEM

This Program Is For:

Professionals working with people every day who want to lead, support, and sustain impact more effectively—in HR, education, healthcare, nonprofits, community services, and organizational leadership.

This Program Is Not:

A clinical licensure pathway or a program designed primarily for academic research. (Graduates may pursue graduate programs in counseling, social work, or related fields, but the BA is designed as an applied professional degree.)