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Earn Your Psychology Degree Online
- $330/credit (120 total credits)
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Earn a data literacy certificate
- Learn adaptable career skills
- No application fee or SAT/ACT scores
- 24/7 online access to the classroom
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Online Psychology Degree Program Overview
Navigate the infinite inner workings of the human mind with an online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.
When you earn a psychology degree online, you're able to immerse yourself in cutting-edge theories, using case studies and experiential learning, to develop a skill set that translates to any field where understanding human behavior is important.
This program includes a 12-credit embedded certificate in Data Literacy in Psychology, which helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to synthesize data and theory and communicate findings to academic and professional audiences.
You'll have the chance to use what you're learning in your class throughout your psychology degree online program – and before you graduate. Take advantage of experiential learning and internship opportunities, both of which can help you better define your career path and fill your resume with work to show future employers.
What You'll Learn
- Data gathering, organization and analysis
- Research methods
- Communication and presentation skills
- Complexities of the human mind and behavior
- Ethical principles and professional standards
How You'll Learn
At SNHU, you'll get support from day 1 to graduation and beyond. And with no set class times, 24/7 access to the online classroom, and helpful learning resources along the way, you'll have everything you need to reach your goals.
Concentration Options
Addiction Studies
Child & Adolescent Development
Forensic Psychology
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Mental Health
Psychology Career Outlook
Bachelor's degrees open doors – and few open as many as a BA in Psychology.
The online psychology degree provides a strong foundation in transferable skills that can be a gateway to a variety of careers.
Market Research Analyst
Through in-depth discussions, interviews and surveys, your research can help shed more light on standard scientific findings and help you better target your audience down the road.
Human Resources Manager
Communicating and getting your message across to all of your audiences is crucial. Show that connecting and relating to employees is important to your growth in an organization.
Public Relations Specialist
Prepare for the connections you'll create and nurture on behalf of your organization. By creating just the right message, you can promote and protect your company's reputation.
Management
With your psychology degree, you could develop the communication and managerial skills that can help motivate your workforce and lead them into the future.
Ali Stephens has also been encouraged by her organization to advance her career.
"I can sit for my BCaBA exam once I complete my requirements," said the 2021 graduate, referring to the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification that requires some additional work beyond a bachelor's degree. "My employers are investing in me as I finish up my work. This will allow me to be qualified for other positions within the company."
The BA in Psychology program also serves as an ideal springboard to pursue graduate studies in psychology, counseling or other social sciences. If it's a psychology-specific career you seek, there are several types of psychologyfrom which to choose, including, but not limited to abnormal, cognitive, developmental and more. Our online master's in psychologyprogram and concentrations are designed for a seamless transition and to help you reach your post-bachelor degree goals.
Read more about what you can do with a psychology degree.
Job Growth and Salary
Studying psychology has been popular for a number of years. And that's because it's such a versatile degree that can take you in a variety of directions.
Job Growth
The projected job growth of market research analysts is 13% through 2032, which is well above the national average. In addition, HR managers could see 5% growth in roles, and PR specialists and management occupations may experience 6% growth.1
Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of market research analysts in 2022 was $68,230. In the same time period, HR managers earned a median salary of $130,000 and PR specialists earned a median $67,440. Management occupations received a median $107,370 in 2022, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.1
Understanding the Numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
Start Your Journey Toward an Online Psychology Degree
Why SNHU for Your Online Psychology Degree
Admission Requirements
How to Apply
Change Your Future
Taria Richards '23
“I can honestly say I’m not the same person I was 2 years ago. Going for my degree in psychology at SNHU has changed me for the better.”
Psychology Courses & Curriculum
SNHU's psychology program is designed to help you gain the skills you need to succeed in the modern workforce — with a career-focused curriculum, affordable tuition and the flexibility you need to fit your degree into your busy life.
120 Credits
8-Week Terms
100% Online
No Set Class Times
Our online degree in psychology allows you to focus on a general track or gain a competitive edge with one of several career-focused concentrations. Plus, with 39 free electives, it's an extremely transfer-friendly program.
In addition, the embedded certificate in Data Literacy in Psychology, provided to all eligible students in the program, helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to synthesize data and communicate your findings.
Designed to prepare you for success in a diverse, global society, our online psychology degree courses give you exposure to a variety of paths you can pursue in the workforce. This program offers significant research skills and a cohesive course experience leading up to the capstone. You'll also create a portfolio of work throughout the program, which will be embedded in each course, building to the culminating experience in PSY-491 Psychology and Social Change.
Not only are the courses designed to prepare you for that final culminating experience, but each course is further broken down to help you stay on track week by week.
“The format of the courses was easy to follow and proved to maximize my learning in each and every course I took here,” said Nicole McCormick, a 2021 graduate of the psychology program. “My favorite part about the format is that it helped me learn the importance of time management. Working on the final project throughout the term in separate milestones made it nearly impossible to procrastinate on the final project.”
Taking a capstone course helped Karinne Colón '20 solidify what her plans for the future would be.
"The capstone class had us all research all the possibilities for careers related to psychology," she said. "It provided me with a better understanding of the field of public health. I realized that my love of research, within the field of public health, could help me to be an instrument of change to improve health. That research could potentially guide the policies and practices that could impact inequity within healthcare. This class helped me to fine-tune the way I wanted to make my mark through a future degree. It pushed me to find my niche in research."
Colón is now pursuing her master's in public health at SNHU.
Aligned with the latest American Psychological Association Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major, this program focuses on five themes woven throughout the courses:
- Self-care
- Social justice
- Emotional intelligence
- Ethics
- Career connections
Your online bachelor’s degree in psychology can help you build a solid liberal arts foundation that provides a well-rounded education to support your study of psychology.
Instructors in the psychology program are on hand to help you, as well as share lessons from working in the field.
"My instructors were able to give me excellent and time-sensitive feedback that I could then apply effectively to my coursework," said Ali Stephens '21.
Curriculum Requirements & Resources
General Education
All undergraduate students are required to take general education courses, which are part of SNHU's newly redesigned program, The Commons. The goal of The Commons' curriculum is to empower you with some of the most in-demand skills, so you can succeed not only in your academic career, but in your personal and professional life too.
Technology Resources
We provide cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments.
Earn Math Credits
Save time and tuition with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits – the equivalent of 4 courses – toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment. For additional information, or to register for a Pathways to Math Success assessment, contact your admission counselor or academic advisor today.
Start Your Career-Focused Program
Dr. Barbara Lesniak, Executive Director of Social Sciences at SNHU
"It's a very broad-based degree. I would say one of the biggest values is it can get you a job in a directly psych-related field, but psychology applies to any job."
Message from the Psychology Department Chair
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| BA in Psychology |
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| BA in Psychology Online | ||
| PSY 108 | Introduction to Psychology | In this course, students will explore the complexities of the human mind by examining the science behind why we think, feel, and do. Students will experience the evolution of psychology through the early schools of thought, major branches, and core theories that guide contemporary perspectives. As students consider the broad influence of psychology on their perceptions, emotions, and everyday choices, they will acknowledge the idea that, in the human experience, "psychology is everywhere." |
| PSY 211 | Lifespan Development | In this course, students will explore the biological, sociological, and psychological influences that shape development between conception and death. Students will analyze traditional and emerging theories of development that increase their knowledge of human development as it relates to the field of psychology. |
| PSY 215 | Abnormal Psychology | In this course, students explore the major diagnoses from a biopsychosocial perspective. Students critically reflect on the basis of diagnoses, to appraise the benefits and costs of various assessment methods and understand the contributions of diverse treatment approaches. Ultimately, this course helps students understand the importance of reducing the stigma of disorders and diagnoses in a variety of contexts. |
| PSY 223 | Research I: Statistics for Psychology | How do psychologists organize, summarize, and interpret information? Students in this course study applications of statistical methods in psychological research and practice. The emphasis of the course is on the conceptual understanding of statistics so that students can read and conduct psychological research; those skills will be applied to students' original projects in Research II: Scientific Investigations. Computation of tests will be conducted on the computer. Students will build upon statistical knowledge and develop an in-depth conceptual and practical understanding of hypothesis testing, tests of significance, standardization, correlation, and analysis of variance in a wide variety of psychological uses. Students will learn the theory of statistical decisions, practical application of statistical software, and how to analyze journal articles. This course typically should be completed during the first semester of the sophom*ore year. |
| PSY 224 | Research II: Scientific Investigations | Students in this course will develop an understanding a variety of research methods, including experimental, survey, correlation and case-history techniques. They will become aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each method and understand when each method is best used. Writing intensive course. |
| PSY 444 | Senior Seminar in Psychology (Capstone) | This capstone course integrates previous classroom and practical experience with a focus on current issues in psychology. This course likely will include cross-cultural aspects of psychology, ethics, recent career trends in psychology and other topics dictated by current events in psychology. Coverage may change over time, but the basic focus on integrating the past and anticipating the future for psychology seniors will be the major concern. Writing Intensive Course. |
| Total Credits: 120 | ||
Minimum Hardware Requirements
What to Expect as an Online Student
No set class times: Asynchronous classes let you do your coursework when and where you want
Pick your pace: Choose between full time (2 courses) or part time (1 course) each term
Student support: 24/7 access to online student services like the library, tech and academic support
University Accreditation
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)as well as several other accrediting bodies.
Tuition & Fees
As a private, nonprofit university, we’re committed to making college more accessible by making it more affordable. That’s why we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.
We also offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.
| Online Undergraduate Programs | Per Course | Per Credit Hour | Annual Cost for 30 credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Certificates | $990 | $330 | $9,900 |
| Degree/Certificates (U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty)* | $693 | $231 | $6,930 |
Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.*Note: students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.
Additional CostsNo Application Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)
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