Choose a concentration in advanced study in counseling, child psychology, or organizational psychology and apply your degree to a wide variety of career paths.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Students can transfer up to 90 credits toward their degree.
Benefit from lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
The UMass Global Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is your entry into the workings of the human mind. Core curriculum emphasizes psychological theory, critical thinking, research methodology, psychology processes, and the application of psychological principles to diverse areas of human behavior. Your professors are also practicing clinicians, who will provide career-relevant instruction along with career guidance. Whether you pursue a higher degree in psychology or use your understanding of human behavior in myriad other career paths, this will be an interesting and valuable education base.
You will also have the opportunity of concentration areas, such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, that allow you to delve more deeply in specific areas of psychology.
Applications are now open.
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Questions? Contact enroll@umassglobal.edu with any questions.
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Choose a concentration in advanced study in counseling, child psychology, or organizational psychology and apply your degree to a wide variety of career paths.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Students can transfer up to 90 credits toward their degree.
Benefit from lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
Choose a concentration in advanced study in counseling, child psychology, or organizational psychology and apply your degree to a wide variety of career paths.
Flexible payment and financial aid options available.
Students can transfer up to 90 credits toward their degree.
Benefit from lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
The UMass Global Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is your entry into the workings of the human mind. Core curriculum emphasizes psychological theory, critical thinking, research methodology, psychology processes, and the application of psychological principles to diverse areas of human behavior. Your professors are also practicing clinicians, who will provide career-relevant instruction along with career guidance. Whether you pursue a higher degree in psychology or use your understanding of human behavior in myriad other career paths, this will be an interesting and valuable education base.
You will also have the opportunity of concentration areas, such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, that allow you to delve more deeply in specific areas of psychology.
Applications are now open.
Upcoming Start Dates
Questions? Contact enroll@umassglobal.edu with any questions.
For over 65 years, we’ve helped working adults change their lives through education. Our fully online coursework is designed to mesh with busy, working lives, and our unparalleled student support is with you every step of the way.
A couple facts about UMass Global:
91% of students work while completing their program.
52% of students have one or more dependents while attending UMass Global.
36 is the average age of a UMass Global student.
93% of alumni agree or strongly agree that UMass Global supported their specific needs as an adult learner.
The deadline to apply is June 24, 2024.
When you complete these programs, you can earn degree credit if you are admitted and enroll in the degree program.¹
Multiple educators
Beginner · Professional Certificate
Intermediate · Professional Certificate
¹Each university determines the number of pre-approved prior learning credits that may count towards the degree requirements according to institutional policies.
Yes. University of Massachusetts Global is regionally accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Both are useful but have different areas of focus. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology is very versatile and can open up career opportunities in fields like social work, criminal justice and child psychology, while a Bachelor of Science (BS) typically prepares you for more research-based and clinical work.
Child psychology helps serve the population who need help the most – our young people. ADHD, anxiety and behavior disorders are among the most common disorders that can be diagnosed during childhood, but not all children, or parents, have the resources to address them.
Our eight-week courses are offered year-round, with six session starts a year. Flexible start times allow you to begin when you are ready, and eight-week courses let you focus on one course subject at a time before moving on to a new course.
Yes! At UMass Global we match students with a One-Stop Specialist whose sole purpose is to help with all financial matters, whether that means grants, scholarships, student loans, or other financing sources. UMass Global also partners with a number of corporations and organizations that either fully subsidize or otherwise discount tuition for employees who take courses with us.
Explore a variety of financial aid options including frequently asked questions and learn how University of Massachusetts Global will help support you through the process.
Yes. At UMass Global, our student support is renowned. For the admission process we pair every student with an Enrollment Coach who guides the future student all the way through admission and then ensures they are ready for their first course. At that point, we then pair the student with their Academic Advisor who will be with the student for their entire time at UMass Global. And, as mentioned above, for all financial matters, we pair students with a One-Stop Specialist who helps students finance their education.
At UMass Global, two classes per eight-week session is a full-time schedule. One course per session is denoted as a part-time student. Once admitted, your advisor can help determine a workload that fits your life.
Child psychology helps serve the population who need help the most – our young people. ADHD, anxiety and behavior disorders are among the most common disorders that can be diagnosed during childhood, but not all children, or parents, have the resources to address them.
The deadline to apply is June 24, 2024.