The BA in Psychology online degree can also prepare you for graduate study in psychology fields such as counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy. Our curriculum is complementary to the master's and doctoral degree programs in the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University.
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In the BA in Psychology degree program, you may choose a concentration in:
College Credits | High School Grade Point Average (GPA) | GED Test Scores** | Test Scores | College |
Less than 24 transferable college credits (does not include AP, IB or credit by exam) | 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA | 660 with no single test score below 145 or numeric score equivalent to 2.0 on old version | SAT combined score (verbal and math) of 870 or 800 on old version, or ACT composite score of 18 | NA |
24 or more transferable college credits with minimum GPA of 2.25 (does not include AP,IB or credit by exam) | Exempt from minimum High School GPA and/or test scores | 2.0 | ||
Active duty service member or veteran with 3 or more years of active duty service (DD-214) | Exempt from minimum High School GPA, test scores and/or college GPA requirements | NA | ||
All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete fourteen general education courses (42 credit hours)4 distributed as follows:
4The General Education Curriculum requirements at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are 45 credit hours.
5 To satisfy the Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements, students are required to take ASP100 - Skills for Success and COM180 - Interpersonal Effectiveness during the first semester of attendance. The requirement to take ASP100 Skills for Success will be waived for students who are admitted with a CGPA of 2.0 and who have either 1) completed an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution or 2) successfully completed at least 60 semester credit hours of college level coursework. Transfer credit is not accepted for either course. Exceptions to this policy may occur in the case of established course equivalencies with institutions that have a transfer or articulation agreement with Argosy University. Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements are 3 credit hours at Argosy University, Twin Cities and are fulfilled by successful completion of COM180 Interpersonal Effectiveness. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities who are required to take ASP100 Skills for Success apply this course towards the Open Electives requirements. Arkansas residents who are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs are not required to take ASP100 Skills for Success and COM180 Interpersonal Effectiveness.
6 Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 9 credit hours within the humanities category.
7 Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 9 credit hours within the social sciences category.
8 Students at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are required to take 9 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 3 credit hours general education elective courses. Students who receive a waiver for ASP100 Skills for Success take an additional 3 credit hours of general education elective courses as follows. Students at all campuses except Argosy University, Sarasota, Argosy University, Tampa, and Argosy University, Twin Cities take 9 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa take 12 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities apply ASP100 Skills for Success towards the open elective requirements of their selected degree program, and therefore their general education elective requirements are not impacted by the course waiver.
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete eleven psychology core courses (33 credit hours).
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Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete four psychology elective courses (12 credit hours). Students may select one of the optional concentrations that will be applied to this requirement.
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Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program may select a concentration that will be applied towards the fulfillment of the psychology electives requirements. The primary goal of the psychology concentration is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specific area of study.
Students may choose to complete one of the following optional concentrations:
The Advanced Studies in Psychology concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology and related fields, such as counseling and social work. In addition to the four required courses, other courses offered by Argosy University may also assist students in building the foundation for advanced coursework.
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The Child and Adolescent Studies concentration offers coursework for students seeking an in-depth understanding of the psychological development of children and teens. Students will have the opportunity to examine psychological theory and practice, as well as socio-cultural influences related to typical and exceptional development from infancy through adolescence. This concentration is designed to provide knowledge necessary for graduates to seek entry-level positions in a variety of human services settings and may also assist students in pursuing advanced coursework in areas related to developmental psychology such as clinical/school psychology, counseling, social work, or education.
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The Criminal Justice concentration offers coursework for students interested in the causes, treatment, and impact of crime on communities. Students examine psychological perspectives on the offender, including the history and theories of criminal justice. Policies and procedures of criminal justice, legal, and mental health settings will also be explored. Students also have the opportunity to learn about effective treatment approaches that are effective with offenders, particularly substance abuse treatment.
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The primary goal of the Human Services concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry level positions in a variety of mental health and social services organizations such as entry-level counselor, case manager, intake counselor, etc.
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The primary goal of the Organizational Psychology concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry-level management or leadership positions in a variety of organizations.
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The primary goal of the Substance Abuse concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry-level positions in substance abuse counseling settings. In addition to the four required courses, other courses offered by Argosy University may be required on individual campuses to meet specific state regulations for licensure or certification of substance abuse/dependency counselors. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure/certification for the state in which they wish to practice. Students interested in pursuing professional opportunities as a substance abuse/dependency counselor should contact that state’s department of professional regulation for information. Licensure or certification requirements for one state may not meet the requirements in another state.
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Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete eleven courses (33 credit hours) to fulfill the open electives requirements. Students may select courses from any area listed under Section Twelve, Undergraduate Course Listings, although they are encouraged to develop a broad understanding of the social sciences.
Students may be eligible to complete select graduate courses to fulfill some of his/her undergraduate electives. To qualify to take graduate courses, the student must apply and be accepted in the Master's Accelerated Plan (MAP); application criteria include a CGPA of at least 3.0, successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours toward the bachelor's degree, and approval from the College Dean. If approved, students may take up to 24 graduate credit hours in an area of interest (see list below). Upon completion of the bachelor's degree, the student may apply to the master's program associated with the area of interest listed below. If accepted, the elective courses completed with a grade of B- or better as an undergraduate student may transfer into the graduate degree.
*Note: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses are offered in a 7.5 week form only.
The Open Electives requirements at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are 10 courses or 30 credit hours.
Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities apply ASP100 - Skills for Success towards the Open Electives Requirements. Students who receive a waiver for ASP100 Skills for Success may select a different course to apply towards the Open Electives requirements.
The curriculum from our BA in Psychology program is complementary to the MA and EdD programs so that you can easily continue your education.
Affordable Tiered Tuition Plan is a program designed to give students the opportunity to earn tuition deduction all the way to graduation. Every student who dedicates endless hours to their education deserves a deduction. Here’s how it works for a bachelor's degree program:*†
> 25% credits*
10% tuition deduction> 50% credits*
15% tuition deduction> 75% credits*
20% tuition deduction*earned program credits
*To see full eligibility requirements and excluded programs, please visit this page (pdfs by program previously approved). Associate’s level offers separate tuition reduction structure. Graduate and certificate programs are not eligible for tiered tuition.
† Students utilizing partnership agreements or enrolling as a Continual Transfer Waiver will not be eligible for the reduced tuition. Those students will receive the tuition reduction as outlined in the partnership agreement or transfer waiver.
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