A standard general education prerequisite that builds the understanding of human behavior behind patient communication and mental health care. Self-paced and regionally accredited.
Nurses care for whole people, not just diagnoses. Foundational psychology helps you understand behavior, stress, coping, and communication — skills you will use with every patient. Most programs require introductory psychology as a foundational prerequisite.
3 Credit Hours · Self-Paced
Official UIU transcript · Courses begin the 1st of each month
New course sessions begin on the first of every month. Enroll now to reserve your seat in the next monthly start.
Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer into nursing programs.
Study around a job, family, or a current healthcare role, then apply to the next available cohort.
How General Psychology is typically treated across nursing pathways. Always verify with each school.
| Program type | Typically required | Online accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN (4-year) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| ABSN (accelerated) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| ADN (associate) | ✓ Often | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| Direct-entry MSN | ✓ Often | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
Requirements vary by program and change annually. Last reviewed May 2026 — always verify with each school.
Self-paced, accredited, and built for future nurses. Courses begin the first of each month.
