Online Psychology Degree

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Colorado Technical University’s online bachelor's degree in psychology is designed to help students explore human behavior, mental processes, and the many factors that shape individual and collective experiences. This fully online BS in psychology covers core areas like social, abnormal, developmental, cross-cultural, and personality psychology, alongside applied subjects like forensic, sports, and community psychology. The curriculum explores core psychological principles while helping to equip students with the analytical, research, and communication skills needed to evaluate and think analytically about human experience. This online psychology degree program concludes with a capstone class, and may help students prepare for graduate school prerequisites or entry-level roles in many industries.

182

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5 Weeks

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Online

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a 182-credit-hour program consisting of 66 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours focused on the psychology core, and 28 elective credit hours. This program is only offered online.

This program is designed to provide students real-world application of psychological concepts and theories. Students have the opportunity to develop analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to examine workplace issues that impact individuals, groups, and organizations. The psychology of organizational behavior examines topics such as developing human talent and resources, consulting, coaching and mentoring, creating learning organizations, dealing with change, promoting organizational improvements, and fostering personal growth and professional success.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The Psychology program’s mission is to develop versatile professionals through exposure to leadership, management and organizational concepts and strategies within the field of psychology. The program is designed to help students prepare for careers in applied psychology through management, administration, and/or sales. The Psychology program blends psychological principles with leadership and business principles to provide skills and techniques to address challenges that organizations are facing in the 21^st century.

For the 9th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs.

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Courses

Courses General Education		Credits
COMS102	Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence	4.5
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
HIST120	Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL105	Introductory Sociology: Understanding People and Society	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses Core		Credits
BHVS215	Motivation and Emotion	4
PSYC130	Group Dynamics	4
PSYC210	Social Psychology	4
PSYC215	Human Growth and Development	4
PSYC220	Cross-cultural Psychology	4
PSYC309	Applied Social Science Research Methods	4
PSYC310	Organizational Psychology	4
PSYC312	Conflict Resolution	4
PSYC315	Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain	4
PSYC316	Psychology of Mass Media	4
PSYC320	Theories of Personality	4
PSYC322	The Psychology of Creativity	4
PSYC330	Sports Psychology	4
PSYC338	Introduction to Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC340	Forensic Psychology	4
PSYC353	Adult Learning and Cognition	4
PSYC360	Psychological Tests and Measurements	4
PSYC375	Applied Research in Psychology	4
PSYC410	Psychology of Leadership	4.0
PSYC412	Positive Psychology for Leadership	4
PSYC422	Community Psychology	4
PSYC424	Diversity	4
PSYC435	Stress Management	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	100

Courses General Electives		Credits
BHVS205	Managerial Psychology	4
OB315	Organizational Communication	4
OB410	Applications of Organizational Behavior	4
OB415	Organizational Behavior: Managing Change	4
OB425	Developing Talent in Organizations	4
OB435	Organizational Psychology and Employee Wellness	4
OB440	Developing Organizational Training	4
PSYC370	Applied Research in Organizational Psychology	4
PSYC425	Recruiting and Interviewing Skills	4
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Courses: General Education		Credits
COMS102	Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence	4.5
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
HIST120	Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMELE	Humanities Elective
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core		Credits
BHVS205	Managerial Psychology	4
BHVS215	Motivation and Emotion	4
OB315	Organizational Communication	4
PSYC130	Group Dynamics	4
PSYC210	Social Psychology	4
PSYC309	Applied Social Science Research Methods	4
PSYC310	Organizational Psychology	4
PSYC315	Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain	4
PSYC320	Theories of Personality	4
PSYC338	Introduction to Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC353	Adult Learning and Cognition	4
PSYC360	Psychological Tests and Measurements	4
PSYC370	Applied Research in Organizational Psychology	4
PSYC405	Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace	4
PSYC410	Psychology of Leadership	4.0
PSYC412	Positive Psychology for Leadership	4
PSYC422	Community Psychology	4
PSYC424	Diversity	4
PSYC425	Recruiting and Interviewing Skills	4
PSYC435	Stress Management	4
PSYC490	Psychology Capstone	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	88

Courses: Concentration		Credits
ELE	28 credits from the Concentration Elective Choices
	Total Credit Hours:	28

Courses: Concentration Elective Choices		Credits
BHVS316	Psychology and Mass Media	4
BHVS400	The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity	4
CB460	Sales and Advertising	4
CB470	Consumer Behavior: The Individual	4
CB475	Consumer Behavior: Groups and Society	4
OB410	Applications of Organizational Behavior	4
OB415	Organizational Behavior: Managing Change	4
OB425	Developing Talent in Organizations	4
OB455	Consulting Skills	4
OB465	Adult Learning: Corporate Training and Development	4
OB475	Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions	4
PSYC428	Neuroscience: The Brain	4

Total Credit Hours: 182

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Faculty

Dr. Jennifer Daines

University Dean

An Air Force veteran and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Dr. Jennifer Daines brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning military service and higher education. She is dedicated to advancing student success through academic excellence, innovation, and the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning.

Dr. Genevieve Condon

Lead Faculty

Dr. Genevieve Condon is Lead Faculty for CTU's Psychology program, where she focuses on student success, faculty development, curriculum quality, and helping students discover how psychology influences the way we think, connect, lead, and live every day.

For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.

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FAQs

I want to eventually become a therapist - can I start with an online psychology degree?

A bachelor's in psychology is a common first step, but it is not enough on its own. Licensed therapists and counselors typically hold a master's or doctoral degree, complete supervised clinical hours, and meet the requirements of their state licensing board. CTU's BS in Psychology does not lead to licensure or certification, and CTU has made no determination regarding licensure prerequisites in any state or jurisdiction. If licensure is your goal, review your state board's requirements and the admission prerequisites of the graduate programs you're considering before you enroll.

Is an online psychology degree right for me?

That depends on what you want the degree to do for you. A psychology bachelor's is designed to build skills in research, analysis, and communication that apply across human services, business, and education - and it can serve as groundwork for graduate study. It does not by itself qualify you to pursue licensed clinical roles. Weigh the cost and time against your specific academic goal, and talk with an advisor about how the program may apply to you.

Is an online psychology degree a good choice for career changers?

It can be. Psychology coursework can help develop transferable skills - understanding behavior and motivation, interpreting research, and communicating clearly - that carry into many fields across several industries. CTU's program is offered fully online, which can make it more flexible to complete alongside an existing job. Eligible transfer credit may also shorten the path to graduation;* an advisor can discuss evaluating prior coursework.

*Transfer credits are evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible for transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

Is CTU's online psychology degree program accredited?

No; however, what matters at the bachelor's level for a psychology program is institutional accreditation, which applies to CTU. The American Psychological Association (APA) is often assumed to accredit all psychology degree programs, but the APA Commission on Accreditation accredits only programs at the doctoral and master’s level. There are no APA-accredited bachelor's programs.*

*American Psychology Association, Choosing a Program at: https://accreditation.apa.org/choosing-a-program (visited 8/13/2026).

What will I study in the BS in Psychology?

The program totals 182 credit hours, including 100 credit hours in the psychology core. Coursework spans social, abnormal, developmental, cross-cultural, and personality psychology, biological foundations of behavior, and applied areas such as forensic, sports, and community psychology, along with research methods and psychological tests and measurements. The program concludes with a capstone.

How is the BS in Psychology different from the BS in Organizational Psychology?

The BS in Psychology covers the breadth of the field, with organizational-behavior coursework available as electives. The Organizational Psychology program concentrates on workplace application - talent development, organizational change, coaching, and employee wellness, with the broader psychology topics available as electives instead. Both are offered fully online.