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A Psychology degree at University of Phoenix® focuses on the general psychology of individuals. Whether you choose an online or an on-campus experience, you'll gain an understanding of the cognitive and affective processes that underlie human behavior and learn important critical-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to conduct research and evaluate behavior.

About the Psychology Degrees

The College of Social Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology. These programs are designed in collaboration with experts in the field and are taught by faculty who have years of industry experience.

In addition to our Psychology degree programs, students have the option to take individual Psychology courses for professional development. Talk to our enrollment representatives to assist you with programs available in your area.

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

A bachelor's degree in Psychology provides a strong foundation in general psychology. Studies include the cognitive and affective processes that underlie individual human development and behavior.

Courses offer an enhanced understanding of human psychology for supervisors, managers and other professionals. Students learn skills in communication, critical thinking, collaboration and information utilization. The courses in this program do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in general psychology. Students will gain insight into the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human experience through an analysis of a variety of theoretical approaches related to human development and behavior. The courses in this program do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure; instead, they are designed to provide students with greater skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and information utilization through the enhanced understanding of human psychology and also include field experience possibilities and research activities throughout the program.

Master's Degrees in Psychology

The master’s degree in Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human behavior, thought processes and emotions rather than the clinical psychological study of individuals. As a student, you will engage in deep discussions involving cognitive and affective processes that underlie human behavior and will gain an understanding in research methodologies.

Master of Science in Psychology

Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The program provides professionals in business, marketing, human resources, government services and education with an understanding of the cognitive and affective processes. Coursework includes research methodologies, critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to evaluate the human experience and behavior. Students will learn theoretical principles of inter- and intra-personal issues. Courses do not lead to professional licensure.

Individual Psychology Courses

With the College of Social Sciences you can enhance your individual growth with an array of psychology courses. There are individual psychology courses available at the undergraduate level and the graduate level.

Psychology programs

• Associate of Arts with a concentration in Psychology*
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Master of Science in Psychology
• Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Counseling programs

• Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy
• Master of Science in Counseling/Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Science in Counseling/School Counseling

Human Services programs

• Associate of Arts in Human Services
• Associate of Arts with a concentration in Human Services Management*
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Addictions*
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Family and Child Services*
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Gerontology*
• Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Management*

Disclosures:

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Psychology

Program Level - Associate's degree
Program Length - 27 months
Cost:
Q: How much will this program cost me?* A: Tuition and fees: $24,600 Books and supplies: $2,700 On-campus room & board: not offered

* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing:
Q: What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A: Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $21,576
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0

Success:
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 27 months to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 38% finished in 27 months.
Q: What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is *%.

* This institution is not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Program Level - Bachelor's degree
Program Length - 51 months

Cost:
Q: How much will this program cost me?*
A: Tuition and fees: $56,550
Books and supplies: $5,400
On-campus room & board: not offered

* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing:
Q: What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A: Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $31,294
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0

Success:
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 51 months to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 86% finished in 51 months.
Q: What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 8%.

Master of Science in Psychology

Program Level - Master's degree
Program Length - 20 months

Cost:
Q: How much will this program cost me?*
A: Tuition and fees: $28,860
Books and supplies: $2,080
On-campus room & board: not offered

*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing:
Q: What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A: Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $36,094
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0

Success:
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 20 months to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 45% finished in 20 months.
What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 0%.

Master of Science in Psychology/Concentration in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Program Level - Master's degree
Program Length - 26 months

Cost:
Q: How much will this program cost me?*
A: Tuition and fees: $37,740
Books and supplies: $2,720
On-campus room & board: not offered

* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing:
Q: What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A: Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: *
Private education loans: *
Institutional financing plan: *

* There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program. Median amounts are withheld to preserve the confidentiality of graduates.

Success:
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 26 months to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, *% finished in 26 months.

* Fewer than 10 students completed this program in 2013-14. The number who finished within the normal time has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Q: What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is *%.

* This institution is not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.

Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Level - Master's degree
Program Length - 45 months

Cost:
Q: How much will this program cost me?*
A: Tuition and fees: $44,400
Books and supplies: $3,200
On-campus room & board: not offered

* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

Financing:
Q: What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
A: Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $54,653
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0

Success:
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 45 months to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 41% finished in 45 months.
Q: What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 84%.