Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, cognition, and more. This program focuses on the biological and neuroscientific aspects of psychology, offering a math- and science-focused approach to understanding human behavior.

Program Details

• The program consists of 39 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program are 120.
• The program covers key areas of social-behavioral sciences, including neuroscience, behavior analysis, and decision-making.
• Students gain a solid foundation in research methods and statistics, preparing them for clinical research paths.

Courses

• PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology: Major areas of theory and research in psychology, requiring participation in department-sponsored research or an educationally equivalent alternative activity.
• PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics: Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology.
• PSY 290: Research Methods: Planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of experiments, including literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research.
• PSY 330: Statistical Methods: Advanced application of statistics to psychology, highly recommended for students interested in attending graduate school.

Career Opportunities

• Addictions Counselor: Growth rate of 16.8%, with a median salary of $59,190.
• Behavioral Health Specialist: Growth rate of 3.9%, with a median salary of $69,480.
• Counselor (General): Growth rate of 12.6%, with a median salary of $49,830.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Growth rate of 11.2%, with a median salary of $95,830.
• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT): Growth rate of 12.6%, with a median salary of $63,780.
• Mental Health Counselor: Growth rate of 16.8%, with a median salary of $59,190.
• School Psychologist: Growth rate of 0.7%, with a median salary of $86,930.
• Social Services Director: Growth rate of 6.4%, with a median salary of $78,240.
• Social Worker: Growth rate of 3.4%, with a median salary of $58,570.

Admission Requirements

• First-year students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (one year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in their high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.

Accreditation and Rankings

• Arizona State University is recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs.
• Ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
• Ranked among the top 10 best online bachelor’s programs.
• Ranked among the top 10% of best global universities.