[ Accelerated Psychology ]

How It Works

As an adult learner, you come to class equipped with knowledge and skills that enable you to learn at an accelerated pace. Elmhurst’s accelerated program in psychology is designed specifically to meet your needs. Here’s how the program operates:

• Classes meet in the evening, two or three times each week.
• The major includes nine courses (36 semester hours).
• You can complete your major courses in 11 months. 
• You’ll also complete a variety of general education and elective courses to earn your degree (32 course credits/128 semester hours).  
• You may be able to earn elective credits for life experience and other non-collegiate learning. (See Credit Options to find out more.)
• In and out of class, you’ll work in teams and on your own to accomplish learning tasks. 
• You’ll complete your major courses in a supportive student cohort. In the cohort, you’ll study alongside students with similar goals, develop your teamwork skills, and build a new professional support network.