Bachelor of Science Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Build Crucial Skills in Analysis, Reasoning, Communication, & Research
Advance in your career with an online bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus. Increase your marketability by learning career-relevant skills in critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
UMGC’s psychology program is designed to help students build career-relevant skills in behavioral analysis, scientific reasoning, critical thinking, effective communication, and skeptical inquiry. This program is designed to help students understand the psychological approaches and methods that may be able to solve current problems and anticipate emerging trends. Our psychology courses are taught by working professionals who are experts in several diverse and cross-cultural subject areas, allowing for a broad-based and in-depth education that is rooted in practical experience. Perfect for mid-level professionals looking to advance in their careers or prepare for graduate study, the conceptual, clinical, and theoretical skills acquired in this program may help psychology majors stand out in the market and become effective problem-solvers in their organizations.
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- Required Related Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Elective Courses: 43
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 220)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 251) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 300)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 301)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 310) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 341) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 495)
Required Related Course
The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements.
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- Required Related Course: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Elective Courses: 43
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 220)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 251) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 300)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 301)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 310) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 341) or any upper-level PSYC course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 495)
Required Related Course
The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements.
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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