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Psychology, BS

Bachelor of Science

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$249.73
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$365.31

Psychology, BS

Bachelor Of Science

US News and World Report - best bachelor's in psychology 2023

The IU Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology is an accelerated degree program that exposes you to courses in behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, evolutionary psychology, the psychology of learning, the psychology of personality, abnormal psychology, and more. Your actual sequence of courses depends on the semester that you choose to begin the program, and is determined in consultation with your academic advisor.

As a student in the program, you develop communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that are important in a wide range of settings, including mental health clinics, social welfare agencies, government, personnel departments, and business and industry. In addition, your BS in Psychology provides a solid foundation for graduate work.

Your IU Online BS in Psychology prepares you for such careers as:

Psychology teacher
Mental health counselor
School counselor
Child custody worker
Vocational placement analyst
Human resource manager
Psychological technician
Human services program specialist
Social work associate
Research scientist

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the BS in Psychology, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours. A minimum of 36 credit hours must be taken at the 300 level or above, with at least 18 in the major. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for all courses taken toward a degree. A maximum of 64 hours can be accepted in transfer from 2-year institutions or community colleges. You may be able to transfer an associate degree or up to 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credit hours from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

General education courses (30 credit hours)
Psychology core courses (12 credit hours)
Psychology advanced core courses (15 credit hours)
Psychology elective courses (6 credit hours)
Diversity course (3 credit hours)
Capstone course (3 credit hours)
General elective courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 12 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to applynow@iue.edu or:

Office of Admissions
Indiana University East
Whitewater Hall, Room 151
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289

Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.

Courses

Core

PSY-P 103	General Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 206	Psychology of Everyday Life	3 Credits
PSY-P 211	Methods of Experimental Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 216	Life Span Development	3 Credits
PSY-P 319 --OR-- PSY-P 320	Psychology of Personality --OR-- Social Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 324 --OR-- PSY-B 366	Abnormal Psychology --OR-- Concepts and Applications in Organizational Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 325 --OR-- PSY-P 335	Psychology of Learning --OR-- Cognitive Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 326	Behavioral Neuroscience	3 Credits
PSY-P 329 --OR-- PSY-P 328	Sensation and Perception --OR-- Evolutionary Psychology	3 Credits
PSY-P 495 --OR-- BSS-B 490	Readings and Research in Psychology --OR-- Senior Seminar	1-3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $249.73

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $749.19

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $365.31

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1095.93

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

Full time Students

Part time Students

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

$249.73 per credit hour

Non-residents

$365.31 per credit hour

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $644

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $10,244

Books & Supplies $276

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.

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Psychology, BS

Bachelor Of Science

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Courses

Core

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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