About this Program
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Psychology (Online) focuses on providing transfer students with a firm grounding in the field of psychology. It encourages students to embrace diverse theoretical perspectives and ideas, to develop skills in independent inquiry, and to constructively and ethically apply psychological principles.
The major prepares transfer students for applied careers in human services and graduate education while advancing their personal growth and life-long learning. Students contribute to the advancement of psychology through research and other scholarly activities as well as through fellowship in student psychology organizations.
Is this program for you? For eligibility, please see the Requirements below.
Psychology online works best for people who:
- Are highly motivated
- Have good time management skills
- Can work independently
- Enjoy being part of an online, virtual learning community
- Prefer to complete their degree without having to come to campus
Students and faculty do work related to:
- Industrial-organizational issues
- Behavior analysis
- Neuroscience
- Social psychology
- Mental health of children and families
- Addictive behavior
- Psychophysiology, and more
Acquired Skills
Students will understand major theories and findings in psychology, communicate and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues, and conduct, interpret, and report data analysis.
Career Possibilities
Entry Level:
- Advocacy
- Career Planning
- Community & Social Services
- Corrections Officer
- Counselor
- Experimental Psychology
- Hospice Coordinator
- Mental Health Coordinator
- Public Relations Assistant
- Rehabilitation Services
Advanced Degree:
- Art Therapist
- Child Psychologist
- Human Resources Administrator
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- School Counselor
Admissions and Scholarships
Current students in CEHSP may be eligible for both merit-based and need-based scholarships. More than 100 scholarships are available each academic year, awarding over $370,000 annually to CEHSP students. For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit the CEHSP scholarship webpage.
Student Clubs
- Psychology Club- Psi Chi
- Industrial Organizational Psychology Club
Requirements
New transfer students are admitted for fall and spring semesters. The application deadline for fall admittance is June 15th, and the deadline for spring admittance is October 15th.
- Completed Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, Associate of Science (A.S.), or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC)
- Overall cumulative GPA of 2.0
- College Algebra, ACT mathematics score of at least 21 or higher, or math placement through the Accuplacer
- Equivalent of UMD's General Psychology
- College-level biology course with a lab component