College of Social & Behavioral Sciences # Online bachelor's psychology degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Prepare for a career in psychology   Gain a psychological understanding of why people act the way they do through our online bachelor’s psychology degrees. You’ll explore the workings of the human brain and learn to apply psychological principles to real-world problems.  Choose a bachelor’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology or applied psychology with a concentration in media and technology. You’ll develop skills that can help foster healthy workplace cultures or address complex human challenges associated with technology. Courses are 100% online and typically 5 weeks long. So, you can prepare for a career in the field of psychology without impacting your day-to-day life.  ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the psychology bachelor's degree for you 12 The number of times a year you can start your degree based on your schedule. 120 The number of credits required to complete a bachelor’s psychology degree with UOPX. 4 > years The program length for a bachelor’s psychology degree with UOPX. [See start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Skills you’ll develop with core bachelor’s psychology degree courses --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - Ethical and social responsibility - Industrial/organizational psychology - Psychology - Scientific inquiry  [See the B.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-bachelors-degree.html) --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY You’ll learn how to: - Create solutions to complex issues involving technology  - Use psychology to advance social and technological communications  - Analyze complex human challenges associated with technology - Address social media, cultural and learning problems [See the B.S. in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media & Technology](/online-psychology-degrees/media-technology-applied-psychology-bachelors-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your professional profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Outlook for workers with a bachelor’s psychology degree ### Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology BLS CATEGORY: Training and Development Specialists JOB GROWTH: 11**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/training-and-development-specialists.htm)job growth for training and development careers is projected to be**much** **faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Training and Development Specialist - Human Resources Specialist - Program Manager - Employee Development Specialist - Personnel Analyst [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology BLS CATEGORY: Management Occupations JOB GROWTH: 4**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/) job growth for management occupations are projected to be **as fast as average **between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Media Traffic Manager - Communications Manager - Program Manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Bachelor’s psychology degree course requirements --- ### Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology You’ll take**14**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to succeed in industrial-organizational psychology. These core courses include topics like: foundations of psychology, research methods, professional ethics, organizational cultures, and group dynamics and motivational processes in human psychology.  [See all courses](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-bachelors-degree.html#courses) --- ### Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology You’ll take**15**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to succeed in applied psychology. These core courses include topics like: digital skills for the 21st century, statistical reasoning, theories of personality, social psychology, cyber communications, social media and human interaction, influence of media on behavior and digital learning.  [See all courses](/online-psychology-degrees/media-technology-applied-psychology-bachelors-degree.html#courses) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid for those who qualify, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.  > #### Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > #### Transfer Credits Your prior eligible credits could help you graduate from your bachelor's degree faster and for less. [More about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) > #### Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) > #### Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > #### Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) > #### Credit for Prior Learning Explore over 200 savings opportunities to earn college credit for skills you’ve gained through work and life experiences. [More about credit for experience](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) --- ## Student experience Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your bachelor’s psychology degree program Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you'll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee - No SAT, GMAT or essay required - Our risk-free trial lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Christina Neider, EdD Associate Provost, Colleges [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-provost-christina-neider.html) # Accreditation ## Accredited for 45+ years Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students. [Learn more](/about/accreditation.html) ## Bachelor's psychology degree FAQs Expand AllCollapse All ### How long does it take to get a bachelor’s psychology degree? The published program length to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology is four years. Your time to completion could differ based on various factors, including any breaks from your coursework. You may be able to save time and tuition on your degree if you have eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college.[See how you might be able to graduate faster with transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html).  ### What is the benefit of earning a bachelor’s psychology degree? If you’re fascinated by the human mind and want to study factors that influences how people think, act and feel, a degree in psychology can establish a great foundation of knowledge to help you prepare for graduate-level programs or fulfilling career paths.  ### Can you get a credible bachelor’s psychology degree online? Yes. University of Phoenix is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Plus, the courses for our bachelor’s psychology degrees in industrial-organizational psychology and applied psychology align to the education standards set by the American Psychological Association (APA). Plus, all our courses are available 100% online. Where most colleges expect you to take several courses at once, here you take one course at a time over five weeks in an innovative, virtual, asynchronous learning environment.  You and your peers will engage in discussions, assignments and learning activities. Plus, you’ll learn from faculty who bring their own real-world experience and practice the same knowledge and skills they teach, all while learning the industry-relevant skills necessary to promote your career growth. What’s more? Throughout the course of your learning experience, our academic counselors and finance advisors are always there to support and guide your decisions from your first day to your last. ### What can I pursue after I obtain a bachelor’s psychology degree? Our bachelor’s psychology degrees can prepare you for various occupations, such as a communications specialist, compliance coordinator, human resource specialist, personnel analyst, program manager and training and development specialist. Additionally, other career paths in the field of psychology require a master’s degree or specialized education. If you’d like to further your education after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, you can pursue a psychology-related graduate program. University of Phoenix offers two graduate level programs: a[Master of Science in Psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/psych-masters-degree.html)and a[Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology](/online-psychology-degrees/industrial-organizational-psychology-masters-degree.html).  ### Can I use transfer credits toward my bachelor’s psychology degree? Yes, our bachelor’s psychology degree programs accept eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. 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