Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Online
Transform your desire to help others into a rewarding career by expanding your knowledge of major psychology concepts. Delve into the aspects of human behavior that align with your career goals in this customizable program.

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Program Overview
Discover how the online Bachelor in Psychology boosts your career
Explore relevant concepts such as group dynamics and social psychology while priming yourself for professional success with the online Bachelor in Psychology at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. This tailor-made online program develops your critical thinking, advanced research, and scientific inquiry expertise, while its capstone course provides valuable real-world experience.
Customize your degree by choosing electives based on your unique career aspirations and reach your academic goals faster by transferring up to 90 credit hours. The 100% online coursework for this innovative program focuses on psychological statistics and multicultural psychology, as well as professional and interpersonal communication, so you can immediately add value to any organization.
As a graduate of this online bachelor’s, you will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends related to the primary content and applied areas in psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical)
- Apply scientific and statistical reasoning and information literacy skills, including designing and conducting research studies to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible behaviors appropriate for professional and personal settings in a diverse world
- Demonstrate effective professional and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends related to the primary content and applied areas in psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical)
- Apply scientific and statistical reasoning and information literacy skills, including designing and conducting research studies to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate ethically and socially responsible behaviors appropriate for professional and personal settings in a diverse world
- Demonstrate effective professional and interpersonal communication skills
Career opportunities:
- Human Resource Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Career Counselor
- Market Researcher
- Childcare Worker
- Human Resource Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Correctional Treatment Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Career Counselor
- Market Researcher
- Childcare Worker
Also available:
The Mount has multiple undergraduate degree programs online. Explore all of our online bachelor’s degrees.
Tuition
Pay your affordable tuition one course at a time
At the College of Mount Saint Vincent, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for less than you would expect. Tuition for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is affordable and can easily fit into your budget.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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B.A. in Psychology | $321 | $963 | $38,520 |
Tuition Breakdown:
Calendar
Check the Mount’s academic schedule
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is designed with working adults in mind. We offer multiple start dates and faster course completion time to help you earn your degree when it’s convenient for you.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall 1 | 9/4/23 | 8/21/23 | 8/25/23 | 8/30/23 | 9/1/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
Fall 2 | 10/30/23 | 10/16/23 | 10/20/23 | 10/25/23 | 10/27/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
Spring 1 | 1/30/24 | 1/16/24 | 1/20/24 | 1/25/24 | 1/26/24 | 3/18/24 | 7 weeks |
Spring 2 | 3/27/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/20/24 | 3/24/24 | 3/25/24 | 3/14/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Preview the admission checklist for the Bachelor in Psychology online
The streamlined admission process at the College of Mount Saint Vincent makes it easier to apply and helps you start your academic journey faster. Please read the full admission requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
- No ACT/SAT scores required
- Transfer up to 90 credit hours
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program:
- Submit online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- First time freshman must be out of high school for 2 years
Official transcripts and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to our Office of Admissions:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Admission
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471
Courses
Read about the coursework for the Bachelor in Psychology online
For the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online, the curriculum comprises 40 courses for a total of 120 credit hours, including 10 Psychology foundational courses.
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