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Why study Psychology online through OSU?

The Department of Psychology’s undergraduate program offers excellent training in understanding human behavior and the uses of scientifically rigorous methods. A degree in psychology also serves as your foundation for various careers and helps you acquire skills ranging from communication and problem-solving to research, data analysis and computer literacy. Our degree allows you to complete a second major or a minor often without additional hours. Graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields such as mental healthcare, education, behavioral research, medicine, law, forensic science and marketing/sales.

Format

The College of Arts and Sciences offers comprehensive online degrees to fit your busy schedule. Using the latest technologies, we put psychology courses within reach for students who are not able to attend classes on campus or commit to full-time, face-to-face enrollment due to the time constraints of working full-time and raising a family.

 

OSU uses Canvas for our learning management system and hosts your online courses and content. From lectures to discussions to submitting assignments, all course interaction is completed entirely online. All you need is the necessary discipline and access to computer capabilities. All instructors who teach online learning courses are the same quality faculty who teach on-campus courses.

 

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Curriculum

The online psychology degree is 120 hours and includes general education courses plus major courses such as: Succeeding in Psychology, Personality, Pediatric Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Psychology of Sport and Human Performance.

 

Admissions

Find admission requirements for online, freshman, international, readmission, concurrent and other students.

 

Undergraduate Admissions

 

Transfer Student Admissions and Transfer Credit Guide

You should apply as a transfer student if you have attempted a minimum of seven semester hours of college-level credit after graduation from high school. Want to know what credits transfer? Transfer Credit Guide

 

Cost

Tuition and fee details are available on the OSU Office of the Bursar site.

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Cost estimates do not include textbooks or exam proctoring fees. Cost will vary if coursework is not fully completed online. Active-duty military may qualify for resident tuition rate. Full Disclaimer

 

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