Overview

The BA in Psychology - Online program from California State University Long Beach provides a competitive degree for fully qualified transfer students who have already completed 60 lower-division units.

This two-year, full-time undergraduate program provides students with an understanding of the biological, environmental, social, and cultural influences on behavior by introducing students to the diverse sub-disciplines that compose Psychology. The pre-selected series of classes are offered on a year-round course schedule, including a summer session, which gives students the benefit of taking fewer classes at any point in time (compared to a typical schedule that is limited to Fall and Spring semesters only). The "lock-step" cohort model helps students connect with their classmates, ensures timely access to all required program courses, and provides a supportive network of peers who work their way through the program together.

Career

Unlike some majors that prepare graduates for a single specific job, the online BA in Psychology degree program at CSULB prepares graduates for a wide range of occupations in fields including healthcare, human resources, education, counseling, communications, social sciences, customer service, and much more.

This program is ideal for those wanting to pursue careers including, but not limited to, caseworker, psychiatric aide, teacher, research assistant, corrections officer, or employment relations specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology as a Career and a Discipline
Social Psychology
Psychology of Happiness
Race, Gender and Class
Sensation and Perception
Psychology of Sexuality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must demonstrate the following:

Completion of at least 60 transferrable units
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Minimum lower division preparation (grade C or better required)
The following suite of major preparation courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.5:
PSY 100 General Psychology
PSY 110 Introductory Statistics with lab
PSY 220 Research Methods with lab
PSY 241 Psychobiology
Required General Education courses (grade C or better required):
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Additional Recommended Preparation Courses:
Ethnic Studies (GE Category F) - This is a graduation requirement, and therefore highly desirable.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17430 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17430 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7378 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7378 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

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