Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Online

Build the skills needed for a career in psychological treatment across various industries, including business, law, social services, and beyond.

Use your online B.A. in Psychology to better understand behavior

Develop a comprehensive understanding of human thoughts and actions with the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program from Texas State University. You will study how brain functions and social interactions impact individuals’ behavior with curriculum covering topics such as lifespan development, psychopathology, adolescent psychology, and psychology of adulting and aging. You will also choose a minor from our diverse offerings and take required course work in statistics, research, and language.

This compelling program is designed for busy professionals who need flexibility to complete a degree. Transfer credits and study on your own schedule with 100% online courses. Career-specific guidance from experienced instructors will broaden your foundational skills and expertise in psychology, preparing you for a career in any industry.

As a student of this bachelor’s in psychology online program, you will learn how to:

• Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
• Apply psychology methods, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings
• Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes
• Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories, and concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues and problems
• Exhibit an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the discipline of psychology
• Use contemporary tools and technologies to communicate psychological principles and concepts effectively in diverse social and professional settings
• Describe how academic and applied psychology can improve interpersonal relationships across cultural and national boundaries

• Explain the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, enduring conflicts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology
• Apply psychology methods, including research design, data analysis, and the interpretation and evaluation of findings
• Use analytical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach in solving problems related to behavior and mental processes
• Apply the appropriate psychological principles, theories, and concepts to personal, social, and organizational issues and problems
• Exhibit an understanding of the underlying ethical standards, values, and considerations in theory and practice in the discipline of psychology
• Use contemporary tools and technologies to communicate psychological principles and concepts effectively in diverse social and professional settings
• Describe how academic and applied psychology can improve interpersonal relationships across cultural and national boundaries