Psychology ,BA
Behavior, Cognitive, Counselor, Cross-Cultural, Developmental, Fast Track, Neuroscience, Psychiatric, Psychologist, Research, Therapist, clinical, counseling, people, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Available accelerated bachelor's/master's degree program options may vary by modality (online vs. on-campus). Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.
Are you fascinated by the human mind and human behavior? Undertake unique undergraduate research opportunities in the field of psychology, like using motion tracking technology to research nonverbal cues when someone is lying and eye tracking technology to understand emotions.
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. This diverse field includes mental health and counseling as well as child development, neuroscience and brain function, memory and decision-making, behavior analysis, statistics and more. It also crosses over into other disciplines such as medicine, law, business and economics.
This BA program in psychology --- emphasizing critical thinking and reasoning, quantitative research methods and writing --- goes beyond the classroom, adding practical experiences through internships, service-learning and faculty-supervised research. (Some opportunities are not available to students enrolled in the degree offered through ASU Online.)
- College/School:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
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Location:
West Valley
,
ASU at Lake Havasu
or
Online
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ASU Local
- Additional Program Fee: No
- Second Language Requirement: No
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First Required Math Course:
MAT 119 - Finite Mathematics
or MAT 170 Precalculus -
Math Intensity:
Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Through study abroad, students gain valuable experience that would enhance many career options.
Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, study abroad exposes students to unique differences in the human condition worldwide, challenges them to adapt to new social and cultural circumstances, and enables them to improve language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication.
With more than 300 Global Education programs available, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can tailor their educational experience to their unique interests and skill sets and explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
A degree in psychology prepares graduates for a career in:
- government (sales and marketing, human resources management)
- industry
- mental health professions (youth counselor, substance abuse counselor)
- social services (high school psychology teacher, occupational analyst)
The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in fields such as public administration, law, family studies, communication and the various graduate program fields in psychology:
- clinical and counseling
- cognitive neuroscience
- developmental
- environmental
- experimental
- health
- legal
- physiological
- social
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
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18.4%
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$49,710
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6.6%
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$61,420
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17.2%
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$43,390
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11.4%
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$90,130
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14.9%
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$56,570
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18.4%
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$49,710
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2.5%
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$59,860
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1.3%
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$81,500
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5.3%
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$50,820
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10.6%
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$51,240
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated Master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
