Overview

The principles of psychology are used in nearly every field, from human resources and rehabilitative therapies to educational testing and business practices. Regardless of the career path you choose, the Penn State World Campus online bachelor of arts degree program in psychology can help you refine the analytical skills you need to understand interpersonal interaction — and implement valuable problem-solving techniques.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Pennsylvania State University provides a broad education in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It can give you the foundation you need to develop your career as a caregiving professional or in social work.

It may also be a good fit if you want to attend graduate school in psychology or a related field.

Careers

With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, you can pursue a graduate degree or you can apply your knowledge in such fields as:

social work

probation and corrections

professional at-home aid

caregiving for the elderly and children

recreational therapy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology as a Science and Profession
Psychology
Basic Research Methods in Psychology
Senior Seminar in Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Internship

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 277 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Submit official documents by mail

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year
Out-of-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year

Additional Details

If you have 60 or more credits: $8,371 per semester

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Scholarships Information

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