Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BS in Psychology program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits. LSU Online offers financial aid to those who qualify. Learn more.

Total credit hours: 120 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $291

Total cost with fees, and the maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $8,730

Total cost with fees, no transfer credits and no financial aid: $34,920

Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Coach for the final program cost.

General Education Courses

• ENGL 1001: English Composition | Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 1002: English Composition II | Credit Hours: 3
• Gen Ed Fine Arts (Fine Arts, Music, Theater) | Credit Hours: 3
• General Education Communication Studies | Credit Hours: 3
• General Education History | Credit Hours: 3
• General Education Humanities | Credit Hours: 3
• General Education Mathematics | Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 1021 College Algebra | Credit Hours: 3
• Biology and Physical Science | Credit Hours: 9
• General Education Social Science | Credit Hours: 3

Major Requirements

• PSYC 2000: Introduction to Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3001: Cultural Diversity | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3800: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4900: Senior Seminar in Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 2525: Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3017: Research Methodology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4017: Advanced Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 2070: Developmental Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4082: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• KINS 3660: Stress Management OR KINS 1600: Personal and Community Health | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 3081: Personality Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4020: Tests and Measurement | Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 4050: The Psychology of Work: Industrial & Organizational Psychology | Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 3200: Principles of Management | Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 3320: Human Resource Management | Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 4620: Human Behavior in Organizations | Credit Hours: 3

Electives

• ENGL 3002: Technical Writing | Credit Hours: 3
• Humanities Electives | Credit Hours: 6
• Natural Science Electives | Credit Hours: 2
• Free electives | Credit Hours: 22 hours

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 OR
  • 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 from a community college at least 12 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
• If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution

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Students who graduate with an online psychology degree with a concentration in industrial and organizational psychology will acquire the skills and knowledge to understand psychology as it relates to business and organizational settings.

Student learning outcomes:

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

Why choose LSUA’s online Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational Psychology?

Psychology is a versatile field, and graduates with a psychology degree can tailor their careers to their specific goals and desires. The online psychology - industrial and organizational psychology program from LSUA equips students to be able to navigate through businesses and organizations with a psychological perspective. The degree is affordable, convenient, and 100% online. Graduates of this program can find entry-level careers in many industries or pursue advanced education.