Online BA in Psychology Degree
Gain Dynamic, In-Demand Skills with an Online Psychology Degree
Pursue an impactful career with Carlow University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program. Our degree provides a broad-based education that can lead to a variety of career paths as well as prepare you for graduate programs.
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- Duration 4 years
- Cost per Credit $495
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
- Broad-Based Psychology Curriculum
- Three Optional Concentrations
- Accelerated Graduate Track Options Available
- Generous Transfer Credit Policy
- 100 Percent Online
Seek Career Opportunities or Graduate Study with Carlow
An online psychology degree opens many doors. We accept up to 90 transfer credits, meaning you could graduate from Carlow by taking as few as 30 credit hours. You’ll be ready to launch an impactful career or pursue further study. All of our students complete psychology GRE prep in their final year.
To fast-track your education, you can take up to 12 credits of graduate-level coursework at the bachelor’s-level tuition rate to apply to our programs in psychology, professional counseling and fraud and forensics.
The job opportunities with a BA in Psychology are vast. Our students have become case managers, milieu therapists or pursued careers in industries outside of psychology, such as business. Our caring and experienced faculty are ready to help find the right fit for you. Direct your psychology program toward your ideal career with an optional concentration in Child Development, Counseling or Crisis and Trauma.
Graduate in as little as one year with applicable, broad-based psychology knowledge, along with communication, critical thinking and reasoning skills. The BA in Psychology program is also available on campus.
Curriculum
In our BA in Psychology program, you’ll benefit from an interactive online classroom environment and caring faculty. Our small class sizes give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention as you explore all that you can do with an online psychology degree through our robust curriculum.
Complete the general psychology degree or choose an optional concentration in Child Development, Counseling or Crisis and Trauma depending on your career goals.
Explore CurriculumProgram Outcomes
- Think critically
- Display information and scientific literacy
- Possess scientific reasoning, statistics, and research skills
- Communicate and write clearly
- Gain social awareness
- Understand the multitude of influences on behavior
Career Outlook
The employment of social and community managers is expected to grow 8 percent between 2023 and 2033, resulting in about 16,400 new job.1 Carlow graduates will be prepared to meet the expanding needs in this field and other high-growth areas.
Explore CareersChoose From Three Concentrations
In Carlow’s online BA in Psychology program, we offer three in-demand concentrations.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the online psychology degree program at Carlow, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- Official transcripts.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Tuition Details
The online BA in Psychology at Carlow consists of 120 credit hours, with the option to transfer up to 90 credit hours, and costs $495 per credit hour for adult learners.
Our team is committed to making your education affordable. We’re here to provide any help you need as you pursue your bachelor’s degree in our program.
View Tuition DetailsFaculty
Our responsive faculty and supportive community care deeply for students and work hard to help you meet your goals. With the assistance of a dedicated program-level faculty adviser, you’ll prepare to launch your career in psychology.
Meet Our FacultyWhen you join the Carlow family, you get an experienced and compassionate team dedicated to your personal and professional growth. Online learning at Carlow offers the flexibility you need while connecting you to a vibrant, close-knit and supportive community of instructors and learners.
Discover Carlow OnlineWe understand that pursuing higher education is an investment. Carlow’s staff is always available to answer questions and connect you to resources for loans, grants, scholarships and employer benefits.
Find Out MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.
Yes, the BA in Psychology program is available on campus.
A BA in Psychology is often the first step toward a career as a future psychologist. All psychologists require doctoral-level training plus state and national licensure. Carlow offers the undergraduate and graduate training needed to be competitive for these doctoral programs.
You’ll build trauma-informed perspectives and explore treatment modalities that are most helpful for those who have experienced crisis, trauma and abuse. You can utilize skills from this concentration in nearly any profession that helps others.
You can complete the BA in Psychology in as little as one year, depending on transfer credits accepted. On average, this program takes 3-4 years to complete.
The BA in Criminology and BA in Psychology can be completed in as few as three years if you meet the admissions requirements for the three-year program plan.
Complete the MA in Psychology in as few as four semesters (including one summer).
Multiple factors affect the cost-per-credit. The adult learner rate is $495 per credit hour. Find out more