Online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BAPSY)
Psychology
Program Overview
Our online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology delivers a science-grounded education in behavior and mental processes. You will build a strong foundation in research methods while connecting psychology to both biological and social sciences. The curriculum aligns with clear learning outcomes to ensure you develop skills in critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and evidence-based application.
What You’ll Study
- Research Methods and Scientific Thinking: Learn how to interpret, design, and evaluate psychological research.
- Development Across the Lifespan: Understand how people grow and change from infancy through older adulthood.
- Cognition and Learning: Explore how the human mind acquires, processes, and stores information.
- Brain and Behavior: Study the biological and neurological foundations of human actions.
- Social Processes: Examine how individuals interact with and are influenced by society.
- Mental Health: Learn about psychological disorders, well-being, and therapeutic approaches.
Beyond the core curriculum, you can tailor your path. Choose from engaging electives, participate in internships, and pursue research experiences that align with your specific career goals.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Psychology?
A bachelor’s degree in psychology can open doors to careers in:
- Human Services and Community Organizations
- Human Resources and Training
- Sales and Marketing
- Government and Law Enforcement
- Supervision, Management, and Leadership
- Public Relations
If you want to become a clinical, school, or counseling psychologist, this degree also gives you a strong foundation for graduate school in psychology or related areas.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of high school
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- 24 transferrable credit hours
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Featured Courses
This course surveys the major areas of the field, from brain and behavior to development, mental health, and social processes. You discover how psychological science applies to everyday life while exploring the many career paths within psychology.
This course helps you chart a clear, meaningful path through your psychology major at UTK. You clarify your career goals, explore your academic options, and build an evidence based plan for thriving in college and beyond.
This course and its companion lab, PSYC 294, teach you how psychological science works from research questions to data analysis. You learn to evaluate claims using strong design, ethics, and the four big validities. Together, the courses help you think like a psychological scientist.
This course introduces you to Social Psychology and explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are shaped by the social world. You examine topics such as attitudes, conformity, relationships, prejudice, group dynamics, and prosocial behavior through an evidence based lens. The course helps you better understand everyday social interactions while applying research to real world issues and your own life.
Explore research on workplace issues including workforce planning, employee selection, leader development, job attitudes and motivation, implementing work teams, improving diversity and inclusion, and facilitating organizational change.
