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Admissions Requirements
Courses
Ways to Save on Tuition
Career Outcomes
33
Total Courses
$371
Cost per Credit
3.5 years
Average Completion*
15–18 Hours/Week
Course Effort

Bachelor’s in Psychology Overview

It’s time to earn your psychology degree. Create real career opportunities within or beyond the field of psychology. Make your comeback and be ready to make a difference.

  • Gain the psychological background that can make you a desirable candidate in many fields — or prepare for graduate work for a specialized career in psychology.
  • Learn from expert faculty who are working professionals in the field.
  • Shorten your path to a master’s degree, including our master’s degree in psychology, with a graduate program pathway.
  • Gain management skills with an optional concentration in business foundations.

Gain the Skills That Matter Most

  • Develop and use psychological skills, critical thinking, and a scientific approach to problem solving.
  • Learn to evaluate behavior and mental processes while applying psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
  • Apply basic psychology methodologies including research design, data analysis, and interpreting findings.
  • Understand the major concepts, theories, conflicts, and historical trends in the field.

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Network and Connect

Be a part of a supportive community by joining student organizations and honor societies: Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology; Autism Speaks U; and Psychology Club.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology includes core curriculum that is foundational to a psychology degree, plus a complement of interest-focused courses.

Sample Courses

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Stress-Critical Issues in Management and Prevention
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Program Requirements

9
Core Courses
15
Major Courses
9
Elective Courses
33
Total Courses
180
Total Quarter Credits

Concentration Credits

9
Core Courses
15
Major Courses
5
Elective Courses
4
Concentration Courses
33
Total Courses
180
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

3-Week Trial

Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.

There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.

How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Program Outcomes

  • Knowledge Base: Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
  • Research Methods: Apply psychology methods, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings.
  • Critical Thinking Skills: Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
  • Application: Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories and concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues and problems.
  • Values in Psychology: Exhibit an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the disciplines of psychology.
  • Information and Technological Skills: Use contemporary tools and technologies to communicate psychological principles and concepts effectively in diverse social and professional settings.
  • Global Awareness: Describe an understanding of how academic and applied psychology can improve interpersonal relationships across cultural and national boundaries.

Get a Head Start on Your Master's Degree

Complete your master’s degree sooner with a graduate program pathway. It weaves graduate-level courses into your bachelor’s program, giving you a jump on your master’s degree requirements. You’ll save on time and tuition compared with finishing both programs separately.

Plus, your degrees don’t have to be in the same fields. You can customize your academic journey to support your career goals and interests. To learn more, view the University Catalog or connect with an Advisor.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience

The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.

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Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Career Opportunities

Many career paths are available for those who complete the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Various occupations employ workers with a psychology degree, including community and social service, management, educational instruction and library services, health care practitioners, and more.

The job market for social and community service managers, including those who coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support well-being, is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 2032—much faster than the average for all occupations.

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

The professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state, and the degree requirements of this program do not guarantee or prepare you for licensure in any state upon graduation.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Completion Time and Average Net Price: Cost and completion times for individual programs may vary. Average institutional completion time for Purdue Global degree students who graduated in the 2022–2023 academic year. Average net price reflects all institutional-level charges for all graduates, including those who transferred to Purdue Global, after application of scholarships, tuition reductions, grants (including federal Pell grants for undergraduate students), employer tuition assistance, and/or military tuition assistance. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Graduate Program Pathways: To start a Graduate Program Pathway, students should consult with their Student Advisor to confirm eligibility. Not all Graduate Program Pathways are available on all tracks, and some may require students to meet academic standards to continue taking graduate courses in their bachelor’s degree program. Visit the University Catalog for more information.

Psychology Occupations: Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Field of Degree: Psychology.

Social and Community Service Job Growth: Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Community Service Managers, www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.