Available entirely online or as a mix of on-campus and online courses! ![]() Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Gain a deeper understanding of human psychology and how experimental, developmental, social, behavioral and clinical psychology can be applied to many areas of human functioning.
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UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides students with theoretical foundations in various subfields of psychology: experimental, developmental, social, personality, and clinical psychology. The curriculum emphasizes the application of psychological knowledge and skills in many areas of human functioning. Program faculty have expertise in a broad spectrum of subfields and are committed to the excellence of their students.
Geared towards working professionals, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology can be completed on a full- or part-time basis. The program can be completed entirely online, or as a mix of online and on campus courses. The convenience of the online format makes earning a degree much more attainable for many who would otherwise not be able to do so because of their busy home and work schedules. Students are able to take courses three times per year, during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a widely-respected, fully-accredited university. As an early pioneer of online education, the University has won several awards and earned national recognition for the quality of its online programs.
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- Total Credits Required: 120
*Students must earn a minimum grade of C in PSYC.2690 before taking PSYC.3690.
For "General Education" course information, see UMass Lowell's Gen Ed website. Psychology majors fulfill Gen Ed Diversity & Ethics requirement by completing the courses in the above outline.
Students in the Psychology major are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a foreign language by completing four language courses - See course listing for WLFR.XXXX or WLSP.XXXX courses.
Approved 3000/4000-Level Psychology courses include, but are not limited to the following courses:
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA), to present a minimum of 120 semester hours, to fulfill the residency requirements, to conform to the general regulations and requirements of the University, to satisfy the regulations and academic standards of the colleges which exercise jurisdiction over the degrees for which they are matriculating, to satisfy the curriculum requirements established by the departments or programs in their major, and to complete the University's Core Curriculum requirements, which are listed within the program's curriculum outline. For additional information regarding the University's general policies and procedures, transfer credit information and residency requirements; please refer to our Academic Policies & Procedures.
The University has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to the online class discussions.
At UMass Lowell, we are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24X7, and our academic advisors and program coordinators are happy to help you with your questions.
PSYC.1010 pre-req or co-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req or co-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req or co-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req or co-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC.1010 pre-req
PSYC 1010,260 pre-reqs
PHYC.1010, no FAHS.3630
'c' or better in PSYC.2690
PSYC 3690 & 'C' or better in
PSYC 1010, 269 pre-req
PSYC 1010, 269 pre-req
PSYC 2690,260 pre
PSYC 1010, 269 pre-req
PSYC 1010, 269 pre-req
PSYC 1010, 269 pre-req
PSYC.2720 and Jr/Sr. level
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for UMass Lowell Online and Continuing Education students is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Per credit-contact hr. | |
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Undergraduate Face-to-Face Courses and Audit | $340.00 |
Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online courses and Audit) | $380.00 |
Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit | $385.00 |
Graduate Online, On-Campus, and Off-Campus Courses and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, MSIT, Masters in Engineering Management, and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
Graduate Education Courses | $470.00 | MSIT and Masters in Engineering Management** Online Courses | $590.00 |
Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
Registration Fee per Term (non-refundable) | $30.00 |
Late Fee for Non Payment | $50.00 |
Fee for Undergraduate Degree Application | $60.00 |
UMass Lowell offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship options.
Learn More »You may take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet the particular course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Online & Continuing Education
OCE Admissions - Southwick Hall, Rm 203
1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA, 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
To be considered for acceptance into a bachelor's degree program offered through the Division of Online and Continuing Education, students must hold a high school diploma or have passed either the GED® or HiSET®. Online and Continuing Education operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call (978) 934-2474.
Call the Advising Center at (978) 934-2474 or (800) 480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!