Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Online
Build the skills needed for a career in psychological treatment across various industries, including business, law, social services, and beyond.
Program Overview
Use your psychology bachelor’s to better understand behavior
Develop a comprehensive understanding of human thoughts and actions with the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program from Texas State University. You will study how brain functions and social interactions impact individuals’ behavior with curriculum covering topics such as lifespan development, psychopathology, adolescent psychology, and psychology of adulting and aging. You will also choose a minor from our diverse offerings and take required course work in statistics, research, and language.
This compelling program is designed for busy professionals who need flexibility to complete a degree. Transfer credits and study on your own schedule with 100% online courses. Career-specific guidance from experienced instructors will broaden your foundational skills and expertise in psychology, preparing you for a career in any industry.
As a student of this bachelor’s in psychology online program, you will learn how to:
- Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
- Apply psychology methods, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings
- Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes
- Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories, and concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues and problems
- Exhibit an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the discipline of psychology
- Use contemporary tools and technologies to communicate psychological principles and concepts effectively in diverse social and professional settings
- Describe how academic and applied psychology can improve interpersonal relationships across cultural and national boundaries
- Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
- Apply psychology methods, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings
- Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes
- Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories, and concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues and problems
- Exhibit an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the discipline of psychology
- Use contemporary tools and technologies to communicate psychological principles and concepts effectively in diverse social and professional settings
- Describe how academic and applied psychology can improve interpersonal relationships across cultural and national boundaries
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Tuition
Create a budget with pay-as-you-go tuition in mind
Tuition for the B.A. in Psychology online degree is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. Psychology | $404* | $1,212 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
Plan your start and finish with key program dates
The Texas State B.A. in Psychology is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/26/24 | 10/14/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Texas State’s streamlined admission process makes applying easier
Apply to the online B.A. in Psychology program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your B.A. in Psychology online from Texas State University, you must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
Texas State University
Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
Get familiar with the bachelor’s in psychology curriculum
To graduate from the B.A. Psychology online degree program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, 21 credit hours of core courses, nine credit hours of concentration courses, and nine credit hours of electives. Additional required elective credit hours are selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Choose 1 course from the following:
Students must take the following courses:
