Program Overview
Take a Closer Look at Our 100% Online Psychology Degree
Unlock the mysteries of human behavior and open the door to a diverse range of career paths with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online from A-State. The knowledge and insights gained in this versatile degree program are applicable to virtually every position that involves interaction between people.
$269
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Transfer Credits
120
Total Credit Hours
$269
Per Credit Hour
Up to 90
Transfer Credits
120
Total Credit Hours
In the online B.A. in Psychology program, you will develop an understanding of the factors that impact and motivate human behavior as well as the strategies and tactics that help modify and redirect behavior to a desired outcome. Both fascinating and pragmatic, this program will teach you how to apply psychological knowledge, skills and techniques to various occupations. It also provides strong preparation for graduate school.
In addition to learning how to apply psychological principles to a wide span of social, personal and organizational situations, you will study how to effectively design and implement research studies, including data analysis and reporting. By developing a stronger ability to think critically, creatively and scientifically, you will be well-positioned for a wide range of career opportunities.
Gain the Knowledge to Guide Others
Build upon a well-rounded foundation in psychological development, motivation, cognition, learning processes, and abnormalities, then tailor your degree to your personal interests by choosing from a generous number of elective courses.
In-Demand Skills:
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Successful relationship-building
- Research design & methodology
- Data analysis
- Effective communications
- Critical problem-solving
Top Careers:
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Case Manager
- Account Manager
- Family Service Worker
- Sales Consultant
- Human Resources Manager
Projected Job Growth:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment in psychology occupations to grow 7.1% from 2019 to 2029, resulting in about 435,705 new jobs nationwide.
Also available:
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Tuition
Some Students Qualify for Financial Aid. You Might, Too.
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The B.A. in Psychology online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.
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| $229.00 | $40.00 | $269.00 | $687.00 | $120.00 | $807.00 |
Calendar
Keep These Important Deadlines in Mind
Our B.A. in Psychology is flexible and convenient for your busy lifestyle and features accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | 7 wk | 03/06/2023 | 04/28/2023 | 02/20/2023 | 02/24/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 03/03/2023 | 04/15/2023 |
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/19/2023 |
| 5 wk | 07/03/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/21/2023 | |
| Fall 2023 | 7 wk | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
| 7 wk | 10/16/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 11/17/2023 |
Admissions
Get Set to Apply. Here's What You'll Need to Submit.
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Review the requirements for admission to the B.A. in Psychology online program below.
- When complete the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps in the application process.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee
- Submit an official High School Transcript with at least a 2.75 GPA or GED score of 500 (if taken prior to 2002) or 525 (if taken in or since 2002). The High School/GED requirement is waived for students who have previously successfully completed 13 or more transferrable college credit hours.
- Submit official Test Scores (e.g., ACT or SAT). Test scores are considered official if they are delivered directly to us from a testing center or from your high school on your official transcript. Test scores are valid for a period of five years from the date of the exam. The test score requirement is waived for students who have previously successfully completed 24 or more transferrable college credit hours.
- ACT test scores of 21 or greater on the composite score as well as 19 on the Math, Reading, and English sub-scores
- SAT test score of 1070
- Cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework.
- No remediation courses are available for this program. If a student does not show test scores that clear the need for remediation, they must show completion of or readiness for the following program courses:
- English requirement: Students may be considered eligible for admission based on completion of English Composition I, English Composition II, or Writing Fundamentals with a grade of C or better.
- Math requirement: Students may be considered eligible for admission based on completion of College Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with a grade of D or better.
- No conditional admission status is available for this program.
- Foreign born students must submit an attested or notarized copy of their high school diploma in English. Students seeking to transfer from a non-U.S. university or college must submit official transcripts from these institutions. Transcripts will be evaluated by Arkansas State University. Proof of English proficiency may be required.
Additional Information
Students who have attended any other institution of higher education must meet the following requirements.
For students who have:
- Fewer than 12 college hours: Submit official final high school transcript and official test scores.
- 13 - 23 college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts and official test scores.
- 24 or more college hours: Have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on cumulative transcripts.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
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Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Discover What You Will Learn in Our Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
To earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 30 credit hours of major courses and 52 credit hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
These courses must be taken to complete your degree.
PSY 2023: Psychology as a Science and a Profession
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An overview of psychology as a science and as a profession encompassing psychological research methods, an exploration of the major and skills required for successful completion, areas of specialization, careers in psychology, and post-graduate opportunities. Prerequisite: PSY 2013.
PSY 3003: Research Design and Analysis in Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the design, implementation and analysis of psychological research, including descriptive, correlational and experimental methods. Restricted to B.A. in Psychology students.
PSY 3303: Motivation
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Survey of animal and human research in motivation, including biological drives, intrinsic and extrinsic sources of motivation, emotion and associated behaviors.
PSY 2133: Developmental Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of the life cycle from pre-birth through death including an examination of the major methods, theories and empirical findings.
PSY 3523: Social Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Overview of the major areas of social psychology, including social cognition, attitude theory, and intergroup relations, with emphasis on dual process models and implicit processes. Prerequisite: PSY 2013 or instructor permission.
PSY 3613: Cultural Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on issues of how human culture impacts the individual’s behavior, attitudes and mental health.
PSY 4343: Learning Processes
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The study of behavioral adaptation at the level of the individual. Includes empirical and theoretical issues related to classical and instrumental conditioning, complex learning, memory and the neural bases of learning and memory. Human and infrahuman data are considered. Prerequisite: PSY 2013 or instructor permission.
PSY 4363: Cognitive Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The study of human thinking, emphasizing empirical knowledge on processes involved in information processing, memory, knowledge representation, language and problem-solving. Prerequisite: PSY 2013 or instructor permission.
PSY 2233: Abnormal Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to various psychological disorders, including their diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and characteristics according to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 2013 or instructor permission.
PSY 4883: Professional Preparation Capstone
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A culminating experience that allows students to crystallize their interests and goals in preparation for their next professional challenge and to showcase the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout their undergraduate curriculum in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 3003.
Students must take 52 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered so long as prerequisites are met.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course.
PSY 1013: Making Connections: Psychological Wellness
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Required course for first semester freshmen. Core content includes transition to college, academic performance skills, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management, group building skills, and university policies.
Communication Requirement:
Students must complete 6 credit hours of the following courses.
ENG 1003: Composition I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.
ENG 1013: Composition II
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.
Mathematics Requirement:
Students must complete 3 credit hours of either College Algebra or any higher-level mathematics course for which College Algebra is a prerequisite.
MATH 1023: College Algebra
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.
Arts and Humanities Requirement:
Students must complete 6 credit hours of Arts and Humanities courses.
ENG 2003: Introduction to World Literature I
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.
ENG 2013: Introduction to World Literature II
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.
MUS 2503: Fine Arts – Music
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.
Social Sciences Requirement:
Students must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. At least one course must be selected from POSC 2103, SOC 2213 or HIST 2773.
POSC 2103: Introduction to US Government
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.
SOC 2213: Principles of Sociology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Human society and social behavior.
PSY 2013: Introduction to Psychology
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of the important scientific, principles of individual human behavior from biological, cognitive, social, and behavioral perspectives.
Life Science Requirement:
Students must complete 4 credit hours of Life Science courses, including one course and one lab.
BIO 1003: Biological Science
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.
BIO 1001: Biological Science Lab
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.
Physical Sciences Requirement:
Students must complete 4 credit hours of Physical Science courses, including one course and one lab.
CHEM 1043: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I
Duration: Varies | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.
CHEM 1041: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Lab
Duration: Varies | Credit Hours: 1
Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.
“A degree in psychology opens the door to a wide variety of career paths, ranging from counseling and clinical psychology to marketing and human resources management. At its core, psychology gives insight into the motivations for human behavior.”
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