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Nexford University Transfer Credit · Psychology 120

Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford.

Earn this Nexford University equivalency through UPI Study's Educational Psychology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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Educational Psychology — transfers as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford University
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Educational Psychology
Psychology 120 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Nexford University recognizes as
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed)
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: GEN ED
DEAC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Nexford University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Nexford
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of educational psychology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Understand the cognitive processes involved in learning, including memory systems, problem-solving strategies, and creativity; explore behaviorism and its applications in education, including classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques.
  • ✓Examine child and adolescent development within educational contexts, including cognitive development theories, sociocultural influences, and moral development; investigate motivation theories and their impact on student learning, including goal orientation, self-efficacy, and teacher expectations.
  • ✓Recognize and accommodate individual differences among learners, including intelligence measurement, learning styles, and special education considerations; apply assessment methods, instructional strategies, and research methodology to real educational settings.
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of Educational Psychology Cognitive Processes in Learning Memory Systems & Retrieval Behavioral Foundations & Conditioning Operant Conditioning & Reinforcement Developmental Psychology in Education Piaget & Vygotsky's Theories Motivation & Self-Efficacy Goal Orientation & Teacher Expectations Individual Differences & Learning Styles Special Education & IEPs Assessment & Evaluation Methods Effective Instructional Strategies Research Methodology in Education Technology Integration in Education Moral & Sociocultural Development
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Nexford University's registrar. Nexford applies the equivalency: Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed).

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Tuition saved vs Nexford per-credit rate
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Credits transferred
30
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15

Savings = credits × $136 (Nexford BBA total $16,320 ÷ 120 credits, US/Canada/China region, from Nexford University Catalog 2026). Nexford credit awards are subject to Nexford's transfer credit evaluation per its institutional policies. Rates may vary by region — Group 2 (Finland/Iceland) is $112/cr, Group 3 (Kenya/Egypt/Philippines/Thailand/Indonesia) $74/cr, Group 4 (Nigeria/Ghana) $64/cr.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Educational Psychology → Nexford.

📚 About Educational Psychology
What is Educational Psychology?
Educational Psychology is a college-level course that explores the psychological principles and theories essential for effective teaching and learning. It is Psychology 120 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply cognitive and behavioral learning theories, analyze motivation and development in educational contexts, evaluate individual differences among learners, and use assessment and instructional strategies — skills valued in teaching, counseling, HR, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford
What is Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford University?
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) is one of the general education categories required for Nexford's degree programs. It covers coursework in the relevant academic domain — designed to give students broad foundational knowledge as part of a balanced degree. Students must complete a defined number of credits in this category as part of either the Associate or Bachelor's program.
Will Educational Psychology fulfill Nexford's Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Nexford University, UPI Study's Educational Psychology (3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits) is recognized as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) credit. This appears on the Nexford equivalency chart. The credit posts to your Nexford transcript once UPI Study transmits the official transcript.
What other UPI Study courses also transfer as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford?
Several UPI Study courses fulfill Nexford's Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) bucket — including Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Social Psychology, Ethics in the Social Sciences, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Psychology of Diversity, Psychology of Personality, and more. The complete current list of equivalencies is on the Nexford equivalency chart.
How many Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) credits do I need for my Nexford degree?
Nexford's general education requirements vary between the Associate (60 credits total) and Bachelor's (120 credits total) degrees. Within those, students must complete a defined set of GE credits across multiple categories including Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed). Nexford accepts up to 75% of total degree credits as transfer credit, so you can fill most of your Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement with UPI Study courses. Check Nexford's current academic catalog for exact category minimums.
If I've already filled my Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement, can Educational Psychology still count?
Yes — if your Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) category is full, Educational Psychology can typically be applied as elective credit at Nexford's discretion, as long as you have not exceeded the 75% (90-credit) transfer maximum for your Bachelor's. Contact Nexford's registrar or your academic advisor to confirm placement before enrolling if you are close to the transfer cap.
🔄 About transferring to Nexford
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Nexford degree?
Nexford University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Nexford under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Nexford.
Do I need to enroll at Nexford first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Nexford enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Nexford when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Nexford?
Once you complete Educational Psychology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Nexford University. Nexford's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Educational Psychology for your Nexford credit.

What is Educational Psychology?

Educational Psychology is the study of how people learn and how teaching, motivation, memory, and development affect that process. It looks at what happens in the mind and behavior of learners, and how educators can use that knowledge to support learning in schools and other settings.

How the course teaches you

Educational Psychology (Psychology 120) is a 3-credit course with a 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam grading structure. It uses video lessons and course work to build the transcript credit that Nexford University recognizes as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed), which counts toward a general-education requirement.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a practical foundation in how people learn, which is useful in any setting where you need to understand behavior, motivation, and memory. At Nexford, that learning can support degree planning in programs such as the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration, where the credit applies as a Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed).

Skills you walk away with

Explain memory systems and retrieval in learningApply classical and operant conditioning conceptsUse reinforcement and behavior management strategiesCompare Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of developmentIdentify factors that shape motivation and self-efficacyRecognize individual differences, intelligence, and learning needsConnect assessment and research methods to classroom situations

Taking this course toward Nexford

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for evaluation and Nexford's registrar applies it as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) if it matches the transfer review. That designation means the credit fills a general-education requirement in a Nexford degree plan rather than a specialized major course. Nexford is an active transfer partner of UPI Study and allows up to 90 credits, or 75%, to transfer toward an undergraduate program. Because Nexford offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation, you can confirm how this course fits before you enroll in an Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you want a transfer credit that Nexford will place into a general-education slot, especially if you are building toward a degree with limited room for electives under the 90-credit transfer ceiling. It can work well for students who are finishing a degree path, changing fields, or trying to keep costs manageable at Nexford's $136 per-credit context. It is not the best choice if you need a course that transfers as a major-specific requirement rather than a Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed).

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Nexford.

Nexford University is DEAC-accredited and offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Its flexible policy lets you transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate program toward your degree.

What Nexford offers UPI students
✓Free official transfer evaluation
✓Fast free unofficial pre-check
✓IACBE-accredited MBA program
✓Accepts ACE/NCCRS & exam credit
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an undergraduate program
$0
Cost of a transfer credit evaluation

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

Ready to start?

Start Educational Psychology today.

Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Nexford University.