Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online Program (2024)

A bachelor's degree in Psychology provides graduates with versatile skills that are applicable to a variety of career paths. Unlike some majors that prepare graduates for a single specific job, the online BA in Psychology degree program at CSULB prepares graduates for a wide range of occupations in fields including healthcare, human resources, education, counseling, communications, social sciences, customer service, and much more. For those who want to pursue specialized careers, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program provides a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies, including the prerequisites for admission to CSULB’s three Psychology master’s degree programs: MA in Psychological Research, MS in Human Factors, and MS in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

The BA in Psychology program provides a competitive degree for fully qualified transfer students who have already completed 60 lower-division units. This two-year, full-time undergraduate program provides students with an understanding of the biological, environmental, social, and cultural influences on behavior by introducing students to the diverse sub-disciplines that compose Psychology. The pre-selected series of classes are offered on a year-round course schedule, including a summer session, which gives students the benefit of taking fewer classes at any point in time (compared to a typical schedule that is limited to Fall and Spring semesters only). The "lock-step" cohort model helps students connect with their classmates, ensures timely access to all required program courses, and provides a supportive network of peers who work their way through the program together.

This program also provides students with greater flexibility through online coursework that includes both synchronous and asynchronous instructional elements. The program is offered in partnership between CSULB’s Psychology Department and the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE).