With Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, you can build a broad foundation in contemporary psychology, human development and social science research methods. The program culminates in a faculty-guided applied research project in your area of interest.
Whether you’re a first-time college student or returning to school after some time away, Maryville is here to provide the flexibility and personal support to help clear your path to a psychology degree online.
As a first-generation college student, Danielle Malan felt lost in the world of higher education — but Maryville helped remove roadblocks so she could pursue her degree in psychology online. In 2022, Danielle not only graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, but she delivered an inspiring commencement speech to all her peers.
Maryville’s hassle-free application process is designed to remove roadblocks, so you can focus on what’s important: your growth and your goals. No application fees. No SAT/ACT scores. Maryville will even request your transcripts for you.
To be eligible for admission into Maryville’s online bachelor’s degree in social work, you will need a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (high school) / 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (college).
We offer six start dates per year, so you can apply and start learning sooner than you think. Here’s what you’ll need to submit:
We consider all transfer credits. Even if you earned them years ago.
We work hard to make sure the transfer process is as simple and convenient as possible. We consider all college credits earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities, as well as courses completed in the military.
If you have prior college experience, you may be able to satisfy the general education requirement through transfer credits, enabling you to earn your psychology degree online in as few as two years (full time) or less than 3.5 years (part time).
At Maryville, your needs come first. That’s why our online psychology degree program gives you the flexibility to learn in a way that works for you.
Learn from and network with active professionals and industry experts through our partnerships with organizations in St. Louis and around the world.
Partners of the university include:
Peter Green, PhD, is the associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, program director for psychology, and professor of psychology at Maryville.
Dr. Green is a social psychologist whose expertise includes alcohol use among college students, intimate partner violence and racial differences in judicial sentences.
Maryville’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology blends insights from social sciences and psychology to help you understand the guiding principles that contextualize human behaviors. You’ll graduate with enhanced social awareness, a strong foundation in psychology theory and the knowledge to apply it in a range of fields.
Coursework for the online psychology major is designed to follow standards and guidelines set by the American Psychological Association.
The 128-credit curriculum includes general education courses (39 credits), psychology major core courses (24 credits), a social science research sequence (15 credits) and general electives (50 credits).
For your senior project in the online psychology degree program, you will work with a social science faculty member to conduct a research project exploring an area of interest in your field of study. This will include data collection, analysis, a written paper adhering to APA standards and a presentation.
Maryville’s online psychology degree program can equip you to pursue a wide range of career paths. You can apply principles of social psychology, human behavior and human development to roles in areas such as marketing, human resources, management and criminal justice.
Many learners who aspire to leadership positions or clinical roles choose to pursue an advanced degree and develop a specialization in the field. If you plan to continue your education with a master’s degree, Maryville’s Early Access program enables you to earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree during the last phase of your online bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Early Access allows you to take graduate-level courses that count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. These courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate, so you can save time and money. You become eligible once you’ve completed 90 credit hours or more of your bachelor’s degree (at least 20 credit hours at Maryville) with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Apply foundational principles of psychology to analyze and interpret human behavior. Take the next step — learn more about Maryville’s online psychology degree program.
