Overview

The Psychology BSc program from Portland State University prepares you to use psychological theories and research to better understand current events, contribute to informed decision-making about societal and political matters, and help humanize societal institutions such as education, healthcare, criminal justice, and the workplace.

We remain the most popular major and minor at Portland State, and it's no surprise why. We offer:

Flexibility to tailor the program to your interests and graduate in a timely fashion
Coursework that is research-based, community-engaged, and personally relevant
Engaging electives on topics such as counseling, child development, neuroscience, social relationships, health psychology and human diversity

Opportunities to work with faculty on applied research projects

Career opportunities:

Your background in psychology will show you how to understand how people function as individuals, in relationships, and in groups. A bachelor's degree in psychology from PSU provides you with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to work in a wide variety of fields, including:

Counseling
Advocacy
Behavioral health services
Program development in local, state, and federal government
Human resources
Public relations
Advertising

An undergraduate degree in psychology also prepares you for graduate studies in the field where you will delve more into research, clinical practice, education, and health care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Women

Human Development

Careers in Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Social Psychology: Self, Attitudes, and Social Influence

Social Psychology: Social Relationships and Groups

Development and Education of Immigrant Children and Youth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34599 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34599 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12999 USD / year

≈ 12999 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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