Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Program Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The psychology major teaches you how to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of issues encountered in everyday life. You will be better equipped to understand yourself and the world around you through courses that nurture critical thinking and skilled inquiry. The Bachelor of Arts in psychology can be completed 100% online, providing a flexible, convenient and cost-effective way to launch a rewarding career in as few as 18 months, with fall and spring starts.

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Admission Requirements

Official transcripts
Freshman students must provide a high school transcript or equivalent (GED)
Transfer students must provide transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. If the student has not successfully completed 28 college credits, they will be required to provide their high school transcript.
Minimum GPA requirement: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

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Learning Path

The psychology online degree program requires 120 total credit hours. 39 credit hours in major/related coursework, including courses such as:

PSY 120 General Psychology
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology
PSY 231 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 236 Social Psychology
PSY 300 History and Systems
PSY 312 Applied/Forensic Psychology
PSY 325 Personality
PSY 350 Learning and Memory
PSY 360 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 370 Physiological Psychology
SSC 220 Research Methods for the Social Scientist
SSC 230 Introduction to Statistics for Social Scientists
SSC 402 Capstone

Core Curriculum Requirement:
30‑32 credit hours

Additional Electives:
Students must complete electives or a minor to fulfill the 120-credit hour graduation requirement.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition Rate: $405 per credit hour

Included Fees / Costs:

Application fee — No fee to apply
Student Services fees — included in tuition
Course Resource fee —included in tuition
Testing fees — included in tuition

Other Expenses:

Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school

Financial Aid and Grants: