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Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Understand Behavior. Transform Lives.

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Study psychology online and advance your career with the University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology—a scientifically grounded program designed for transfer students and working professionals. Explore human behavior, cognition, and mental processes while building research and analytical skills that support a wide range of future academic and career pathways in fields such as mental health, social services, education, and business.

Offered through OU’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, this flexible, 100% online degree provides a clear pathway to graduation and preparation for graduate study in psychology, counseling, and related disciplines.

100% Online

Time to Complete:

24 to 48 months

Credit Hours:

120; 33 Major Hours

Time Commitment:

10 to 15 hours weekly

start dates

Fall, Spring, Summer

cost

OU’s online psychology degree is an investment in your future, and OU Online is committed to making that investment transparent and accessible.

Tuition and fees for the program are approximately: $550 per credit hour.

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About the Online Psychology Degree

The University of Oklahoma’s online BA in Psychology is a 120-credit-hour degree completion program designed for transfer students and working adults seeking a scientific understanding of human behavior.

Delivered through OU’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, this flexible program combines foundational coursework in research methods, statistics, and core areas of psychology with upper-division electives that allow students to explore topics such as clinical psychology, cognitive processes, and social behavior.

Through the study of psychological science, students develop the ability to analyze data, evaluate evidence, and apply research-based principles to real-world questions involving human behavior. The program provides a strong academic foundation for a variety of future pathways, including graduate study, continued professional development, or roles where strong analytical and behavioral insight is valuable.

What Can You Do with a BA in Psychology?

OU’s 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology helps you build a strong foundation in understanding human behavior through a scientific lens. Whether you plan to pursue graduate study, advance in your current role, or explore new directions, this degree develops research, analytical, and interpersonal skills that are widely valued across many fields. Graduates may pursue a variety of entry-level and support roles in areas such as mental health services, social services, education, business, and research. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, graduates may pursue jobs and career paths such as:

Case Manager (Mental Health or Social Services)
Behavioral Health Support Specialist
Crisis Counselor or Hotline Worker
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Human Resources Specialist
Training and Development Specialist

Residential Counselor
Psychiatric Technician
Victim Advocate
Research Assistant
Market Research Analyst
Community Outreach Coordinator

This program also provides a strong academic foundation for students planning to continue into graduate study in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields.

Industry Insights: Career Growth in Behavioral Science

The demand for professionals with training in human behavior continues to grow across mental health, social services, education, and business. A bachelor’s degree in psychology helps build foundational skills in research, analysis, and interpersonal understanding that are valued across many workforce settings.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, related behavioral science and helping professions show continued demand and steady growth:

Psychologists: Median annual wage of $94,310; employment projected to grow 6% through 2034, faster than average. About 12,900 openings annually.
Mental Health Counselors: Median annual wage of $59,190; employment projected to grow 17% through 2034, much faster than average. About 48,300 openings annually.
Social and Human Service Assistants: Median annual wage of $45,120; employment projected to grow 6% through 2034, faster than average. About 50,600 openings annually.

These trends reflect continued need for professionals who understand human behavior, support individual and community well-being, and apply behavioral insights in a variety of organizational contexts.

Salary and employment figures reflect national averages for these occupations. Actual wages and job opportunities vary based on role, employer, experience, education level, and geographic location.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Outcomes: Skills That Set You Apart

OU’s online bachelor’s degrees in psychology provides a strong foundation in psychological science and research-based skills that support preparation for graduate study and a variety of professional pathways. Students develop the ability to analyze behavior, interpret research, and apply psychological principles to real-world questions across mental health, education, business, and social contexts.

Through this program, you will learn how to:

Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts and theoretical perspectives across biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology
Design and evaluate psychological research using ethical, evidence-based methods
Analyze and interpret data using statistical tools and communicate findings in APA style
Apply psychological principles to individual, social, and organizational issues
Explain biological bases of behavior and integrate biopsychosocial perspectives
Understand cognitive processes and emotional influences on decision-making and well-being
Apply ethical standards in research and practice while demonstrating professional communication skills
Critically evaluate behavioral claims by distinguishing evidence-based findings from pseudoscience

This foundation prepares students for continued academic study or entry into a range of fields where understanding human behavior, research literacy, and analytical thinking are valuable.

Program Outcomes: What You'll Learn

Course Details

OU’s online bachelor’s in psychology helps students understand human behavior through scientific study while building practical skills for real-world application. Students begin with foundational coursework in psychology, research methods, and statistics, then explore major subfields such as personality, cognition, human development, and social psychology. Upper-division electives allow students to further explore areas such as clinical psychology, neuroscience, and industrial-organizational psychology.

The curriculum is delivered through fully online, asynchronous 8-week courses designed for working professionals. This flexible structure supports consistent progress while maintaining academic rigor. Courses emphasize critical thinking, research competency, and professional communication skills that support preparation for graduate study or roles across mental health, social services, education, and business settings.

Students complete 120 credit hours, including 33 major hours, and graduate with a strong foundation in psychological science and applied analytical skills.
Core Psychology Courses

Elements of Psychology
Understanding Statistics
Career Exploration for Psychology
Research Methods: Applications and Experimental Design
Introduction to Personality
Lifespan Development
Social Psychology
Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Leadership
Psychology of Death and Dying
Cognitive Neuroscience
Health Psychology

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Elements of Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the scientific study of human behavior. Emphasis is placed upon scientific method, basic life processes, mechanisms of adaption, individual differences and group behavior. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to the research process either by serving as participants in research experiments or by conducting reviews of research topics.

Career Exploration for Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore the range of career options in psychology and other fields available to those with bachelor's and graduate psychology degrees, and provide academic planning assistance. Sub-disciplines within the field of psychology will be examined as well as graduate school application processes.

Introduction to Personality

Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the classic theoretical perspectives in personality psychology and establishes a solid foundation for understanding personality dynamics. The emphasis is on personality theories representing (but not limited to) the psychodynamic, trait, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic perspectives.

Social Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
The science of how people think and feel about, relate to, and influence one another. Topics include classic and contemporary research on stereotypes, persuasion, attitude change, emotions, the self-concept, aggression, impression formation, and altruism, among others.

Cognitive Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Surveys how people extract relevant information from their environment and store, retrieve and utilize such information at a later time. Topics will include memory storage and retrieval, attention, imagery, mnemonic devices and other cognitive processes.

Psychology of Leadership

Credit Hours: 3
Provide students with an understanding of the psychological principles underlying leadership in government, industry, and society. Review psychological research on leadership and management, examining topics such as leadership skills, leading changes in organization, leader-follower relationships, and leadership tactics. Students will participate in various exercises to analyze leadership strategies and assess their potential strengths and weaknesses as leaders.

Health Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Health psychology examines the bi-directional relationship between psychology and health. Topics include, but are not limited to, physiological and psychological factors that influence perceptions of stress, the links between stress and illness, the psychosocial influences on health enhancing and health compromising behaviors, adjustment to illness and coping, pain, sociocultural factors and health, and personality and health.

Understanding Statistics

Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the scientific study of human behavior. Emphasis is placed upon scientific method, basic life processes, mechanisms of adaption, individual differences and group behavior. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to the research process either by serving as participants in research experiments or by conducting reviews of research topics.

Research Methods: Applications and Experimental Design

Credit Hours: 3
Examines how new discoveries are made in psychology through the scientific method. Primary goal is to prepare students to conduct an independent research project to address a theoretical question, analyze and interpret the data, and present the data to others in both written and oral form.

Lifespan Development

Credit Hours: 3
Survey of the psychological changes across the life span; the changes in cognitive, social, emotional, and physiological development from conception to death will be included.

Introduction to Industrial Organizational Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Industrial Organizational psychology covers psychological theories and their practical applications to the workplace. The course covers issues of critical relevance to the well-being of individuals and organizational performance. Topics include, but are not limited to, motivation, selection, training, assessment, performance management, satisfaction, teams, and leadership.

Abnormal Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
An examination of the major clinical and research findings in the field of abnormal psychology. Topics include studies of conflict, anxiety, neurosis, character disorders, schizophrenia, and psychotherapy.

Psychology of Death and Dying

Credit Hours: 3
Examines theory, research, and issues in the psychology of death and dying. Topics may include the development of death concepts, death anxiety in society the needs of the dying person, the psychology of grieving, and unexpected losses.

Why OU Online: Your Path to Psychology Expertise

OU Online delivers high-quality, flexible programs designed for working professionals, combining the accessibility of a 100% online format with the academic strength of a flagship research university. Offered through the University of Oklahoma’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology supports students in developing a scientific understanding of human behavior and the ability to apply psychological concepts in a variety of contexts.

Grounded in research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice, the curriculum provides a strong academic foundation for continued study or career advancement in fields such as mental health, social services, education, and business. OU Online’s student-centered model emphasizes flexibility, academic rigor, and structured support to help students progress toward their educational goals.

Whether completing a degree, preparing for graduate study, or pursuing new academic and professional directions, OU Online offers a pathway built for long-term success.

Faculty Expertise: Research-Active Leaders in Psychology

The University of Oklahoma’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences brings together faculty with expertise in psychological science and applied research. These educators contribute to ongoing scholarship in areas such as cognitive processes, social behavior, and neuroscience, helping ensure coursework is informed by current developments in the field.

OU faculty are experienced researchers and educators who translate psychological theory into accessible learning for students. Many contribute to peer-reviewed publications, participate in funded research projects, and mentor students preparing for graduate study. Their instruction supports the development of scientific literacy, critical thinking, and applied understanding of human behavior.

Robust Student Support

OU Online provides a range of academic and technical support services designed to help students progress through their program. Support includes academic advising for transfer students, online tutoring in key subject areas such as research methods and statistics, and writing resources for APA-style assignments.

Additional services include career development resources such as resume support, interview preparation, and graduate school advising. Students also have access to technical assistance and university support services throughout their enrollment.

Global Alumni Network

As a student in the BA in Psychology program, you join the University of Oklahoma’s alumni network of more than 250,000 graduates worldwide. OU alumni work across a wide range of industries, including business, nonprofit organizations, education, and public service.

This network provides opportunities for professional connection, mentorship, and continued engagement with the university community after graduation.

Flexible Format

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is delivered 100% online in a format designed for working professionals and transfer students. Courses are offered in an asynchronous, 8-week structure that allows students to progress through the program on a flexible schedule.

This format supports learners balancing education with work and personal responsibilities while maintaining academic rigor.

With transfer-friendly pathways and structured course sequencing, students can complete their degree efficiently while developing skills in research, analysis, and communication.

Tailored Experience

The online BA in Psychology offers opportunities for academic exploration through upper-division electives and subfield focus areas such as clinical psychology, neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, and developmental psychology.

This structure allows students to engage with topics aligned to their interests while building a strong foundation in psychological science. The program fosters development of research, analytical, and communication skills applicable to a variety of academic and professional pathways.

Cost & Financial Aid

Earning your online bachelor’s degree in psychology is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.

Tuition and fees for the program are approximately: $550 per credit hour

Books and additional materials are not included.

Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help offset the cost. For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.

*Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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Admissions Requirements

Admission to the online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is designed for students ready to complete their degree and build a strong foundation in psychological science. Whether you are working in mental health, social services, education, business, or preparing for graduate study, this program provides a flexible, transfer-friendly pathway to graduation.

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

Complete the online application and submit the $50 application fee
Have at least a 2.5 GPA and at least 24 college credit hours earned after high school. Dual-enrollment coursework completed during high school does not satisfy the minimum transfer eligibility requirements. Applicants may also qualify through completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science at an accredited Oklahoma community college
Submit official transcripts from all previous institutions

This program is designed for students who are motivated to complete their degree and pursue opportunities that require strong analytical, research, and behavioral science skills.

Application Timeline

OU Online uses a rolling admissions process, reviewing applications as they are received. Applications may be accepted up to two weeks before the start of classes, though some programs may have earlier deadlines.

Once a completed application is submitted, the admissions team typically responds within approximately two weeks.

Step 1

Contact an Enrollment Coach to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.

Step 2

Complete the online application.

Step 3

Provide undergraduate transcripts for all prior institutions.