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.)
Quick Facts
Full-time
120 credit hours
Online or Campus Immersion
Polytechnic campus
STEM-OPT Option not Available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.
Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred
from ACI to ASU
Students must earn a “C-” or
higher for courses to transfer to ASU
Graduation requirements at partner institution
Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU
English Composition I & II
General Education and Graduation requirements must be
met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU
*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.
Planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of experiments. Literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research.
Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing applications to psychology.
Definition and description of personality in terms of theoretical and methodological approaches.
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Minimum transfer Grade Point Average (GPA): Transfer students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA (with a 3.00 GPA in core competency coursework (4.00 = “A”).
Proof of English proficiency: 61 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IELTS; PTE 53; Duolingo 95 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).
Standardized test requirements: The BGM requires an ACT of 24 and 1180 for non-residents of the U.S. These are the general university admission requirements. Students who do not meet these aptitude requirements may be reviewed individually before a final admission decision is made.
| Enrollment Path BA Psychology | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway(Immersion) | 90 | 30 | 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) | ~$43,630 USD (3+1) ~$87,260 USD (2+2) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment | 120 | 4 years | ~$174,520 USD | |
| Articulated Pathway(Online) | 60 | 60 | 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) | ~$23,089 USD (3+1) ~$46,178 USD (2+2) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment | 120 | 4 years | ~$92,356 USD |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).
Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which could increase the cost.
Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.
| Program Start | Application Deadline | Classes Begin | Tuition Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring start (January) | November 1, 2024 | January 13, 2025 | January 20, 2025 |
| Fall start (August) | May 1, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
| Spring start (January) | November 1, 2025 | January 12, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |