Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $325

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,750

Total cost with fees: $39,000

General Education	Credit Hours
ENGL 1001 English Composition	3
ENGL 1002 English Composition II	3
General Education Social Science	6
MATH 1021 College Algebra	3
General Education Mathematics	3
General Education Biology	3
General Education Natural Sciences	6
General Education Communication Studies	3
General Education Humanities	6
General Education History	3
Total Required Credit Hours	39

 

Core Major Courses	Credit Hours
PSYC 2000 Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 3001 Cultural Diversity	3
PSYC 3800 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology	3
PSYC 4082 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 4900 Senior Seminar Psychology	3
PSYC 3030, 4030, or 4036	3
PSYC 2525 Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences	4
PSYC 3017 Research Methodology	3
PSYC 4017	3
PSYC 2070, 2076, or 2078	3
Total Required Credit Hours	31

 

Concentration Courses	Credit Hours
PSYC 3032 or PSYC 4020	3
PSYC 3140 or PSYC 3081	3
PSYC 4060 or PSYC 4034	3
Psychology Electives	9
Total Required Credit Hours	18

 

Additional Requirements	Credit Hours
English Literature Elective or ENGL 3002 Technical Writing	3
Humanities Electives	6
Natural Science Lab Electives	2
Optional Minor or Free Electives	21
Total Required Credit Hours	32

 

Admission Requirements --- Online Psychology

For university acceptance, first-time freshmen must meet the following criteria:

• Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation AND
• Not be required to take more than one developmental course AND
• Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0 AND
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
  • Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0

 

Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:

• Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher OR
• Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 OR
• Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 OR
• If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

Career Opportunities --- Online Psychology

• Human and Social Services
• Social Work
• Case Management
• Psychiatric Technician
• Community Services Manager
• Research Assistant/Analyst
• Teacher
• Probation and Parole Officer
• Sales Manager
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Person-Oriented Areas

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to prepare students to secure employment in the 21st-century workforce in the fields of health, social services, education, business, or science. Job areas include employee relations, marketing, counseling, social services, banking, and public relations. Students interested in people oriented fields such as social services, business, and education will be well-served. The degree also provides a solid foundation for students interested in graduate study in psychology or a closely-related field (e.g., counseling, social work).

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
2. Graduates will demonstrate familiarity with the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
3. Graduates will demonstrate familiarity with the basic ethical and professional knowledge in psychology.

Why choose LSUA’s online Bachelor of Science in Psychology?

LSUA’s online psychology program helps students build their resumes with a top-ranked, affordable degree. The courses are flexible, 100% online, and taught by expert instructors. Additionally, the program can be finished within four years. Graduates will earn a diploma identical to the one given to students on-campus. LSUA offers several financial aid options to help students reach their goals without breaking their budgets.