Program Overview

University Programs Overview

The university offers a variety of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates.

Undergraduate Programs

• Applied Psychology
  • Bachelor's
    • BA in Applied Psychology – Child Advocacy
    • BA in Applied Psychology – Clinical Psychology
    • BA in Applied Psychology – Forensic Psychology
    • BA in Applied Psychology – Organizational Psychology
  • Associate
    • AA in Applied Psychology
• Business
  • Bachelor's
    • BA in Accounting
    • BA in Business Administration – Accounting
    • BA in Business Administration – Computer Information Systems
    • BA in Business Administration – Healthcare Management
    • BA in Business Administration – Management
    • BA in Business Administration – Marketing
    • BA in Human Resources Management
    • BA in Management
  • Associate
    • AA in Accounting
    • AA in Business Administration
    • AA in Management
    • AA in Marketing
• Technology
  • Bachelor's
    • BS in Computer Information Systems
  • Associate
    • AS in Computer Information Systems
• Aviation
  • Bachelor's
    • BA in Aviation Management
  • Associate
    • AA in Aviation Management
• Healthcare
  • Associate
    • AA in Healthcare Management

Graduate Programs

• Business
  • Master of Business Administration
    • MBA
    • MBA in Accounting
    • MBA in Accounting and Finance
    • MBA – Business Analytics
    • MBA in Cybersecurity
    • MBA in Finance
    • MBA in Healthcare Management
    • MBA in IT Management
    • MBA in Management
    • MBA in Marketing
    • MBA in Project Management
    • MBA in Project Management – IT
  • Leadership & Management
    • MS in Acquisition and Contract Management
    • MS in Commercial Enterprise in Space
    • MS in Human Resources Management
    • MS in Logistics Management – Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
    • MS in Management – Acquisition and Contract Management
    • MS in Management – Business Analytics
    • MS in Management – Human Resources Management
    • MS in Management – Information Systems
    • MS in Management
    • MS in Project Management
    • MS in Project Management – Information Systems
    • MS in Project Management – Operations Research
    • MS in Supply Chain Management
    • Master of Public Administration
  • Technology
    • MS in Information Technology
    • MS in Information Technology – Cybersecurity
    • MS in Information Technology – Database Administration
    • MS in Technology Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain
    • MS in Logistics Management
    • MS in Logistics Management – Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
    • MS in Management – Logistics Management
    • MS in Management – Transportation Management
    • MS in Supply Chain Management
• Sciences
  • Aerospace
    • MS in Commercial Enterprise in Space
    • MS in Space Systems
    • MS in Space Systems Management
  • Mathematics
    • MS in Operations Research
• Technology
  • Computer Science
    • MS in Computer Information Systems
  • Information Technology
    • MS in Information Technology
    • MS in Information Technology – Cybersecurity
    • MS in Information Technology – Database Administration
    • MS in Technology Management
• Psychology
  • Leadership
    • MA in Organizational Leadership

Certificates

• Business
  • Leadership & Management
    • Acquisition and Contract Management Graduate Certificate

Associate of Arts in Applied Psychology Online

The Associate of Arts in Applied Psychology online program provides students with a strong academic foundation and opens career opportunities.

Program Overview

The program enables students to gain valuable knowledge and skills that serve as a stepping stone toward pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The curriculum includes the fundamentals of psychology, human behavior, social dynamics, and research methods.

As a Graduate of This Program, You Will Be Prepared To:

• Assess the identification and application of basic elements, issues, and methodology of psychological theories related to human sexuality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of different psychological theories and various explanations of sexual behavior, in addition to basic psychological theories in terms of biological development of sexual behavior and its impact on the individual.
• Summarize and present, in proper APA style and format, select psychological research.

Tuition

Tuition for the AA in Applied Psychology is affordable, with a pay-by-the-course system. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.

Program Details

• Per Credit Hour: $552.50
• Per Course: $1,657.50
• Per Program: $33,702.50

Potential Expenses Per Year

• Technology Fees: $300 (full-time), $150 (part-time)
• Federal Student Loan Fees: $75 (full-time), $35 (part-time)
• Housing & Food: $16,110 (full-time), $8,055 (part-time)
• Books & Supplies: $1,200 (full-time), $600 (part-time)
• Transport: $1,500 (full-time), $750 (part-time)
• Personal Expenses: $2,100 (full-time), $1,050 (part-time)
• Total: $21,285 (full-time), $10,640 (part-time)

Calendar

The AA in Applied Psychology online program offers start dates year-round, with multiple terms throughout the year.

Term Schedule

• Fall 2 2025: October 20, 2025 - December 14, 2025
• Spring 1 2026: January 12, 2026 - March 8, 2026
• Spring 2 2026: March 16, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Admissions

The admission process for the AA in Applied Psychology online program includes:

• Completed application
• Official transcripts from a high school or equivalent (for freshmen)
• Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities attended (for transfers)
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Courses

The curriculum comprises 61 credit hours, including 43 credit hours of major courses and 18 credit hours of general education core courses.

Introductory Course

• ASC 1006: Mastering eLearning (1 credit hour, 8 weeks)

Applied Psychology Core Courses

• PSY 1411: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• PSY 1463: Human Sexuality (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• PSY 2510: Research and Computer Literacy (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)

General Education Core Requirements

• Communication
  • COM 1101: Composition and Rhetoric (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • WRI 1001: WRI 1001 First-Year Writing 2 (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • COM 1102: Writing About Literature (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • COM 2223: Scientific and Technical Communication (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • COM 2224: Business and Professional Writing (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• Humanities 1
  • HUM 2051: Civilization 1: Ancient Through Medieval (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• Humanities 2
  • HUM 2052: Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • HUM 2332: American History: From Reconstruction to the Present (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • HUM 2552: Survey of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• Mathematics
  • MTH 1051: Introductory Discrete Mathematics (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • MTH 1701: College Algebra (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EST 2703: Statistics (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
• Physical/Life Sciences
  • AVS 2102: Aerodynamics (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EDS 1021: General Physical Science (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EDS 1022: EDS 1022 General Biological Science (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EDS 1023: The Final Frontier (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EDS 1031: Survey of Science 1: Physical Science (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)
  • EDS 1032: Survey of Science 2: Life Science (3 credit hours, 8 weeks)