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title: "Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology"
description: "Use psychology in human services, business, education, and pre-clinical careers."
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/applied-psychology"
level: "Bachelor's"
field: "Psychology"
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# Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology

The online B.A. in Applied Psychology at APU Global prepares you to use behavioral science in real organizations such as schools, HR teams, nonprofits, healthcare, and case management. The applied focus distinguishes it from a traditional psychology degree.

## Program facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Level | Bachelor's |
| Field | Psychology |
| Credits to graduate | 120 |
| Major credits | 48 |
| Cost per credit | $535 |
| Estimated cost of major coursework | $25,680 (before aid and transfer credit) |
| Course structure | Eight-week sessions, six start dates a year |
| Format | Online, fully online |
| Transfer friendly | Yes, up to 90 credits |

## What you'll learn

- Apply core theories of human behavior in real settings
- Use ethical principles in client and research work
- Read research and translate it for non-academic users
- Support individuals across the lifespan
- Build interviewing and helping skills
- Prepare for graduate study in counseling or psychology

## Career paths

- Human Resources Generalist
- Behavioral Specialist
- Nonprofit Agency Roles
- Adolescent Residential Care Counselor
- Probation or Corrections Officer
- Child Welfare Liaison

## Representative courses

- BUSN 485
- PSYC 085
- PSYC 105
- PSYC 285
- PSYC 295
- PSYC 300
- PSYC 315
- PSYC 320
- PSYC 340
- PSYC 345
- PSYC 350
- PSYC 360
- PSYC 365
- PSYC 400
- PSYC 405
- PSYC 410
- PSYC 415
- PSYC 425
- PSYC 430
- PSYC 435
- PSYC 440
- PSYC 445
- PSYC 450
- PSYC 455
- PSYC 460
- PSYC 470
- PSYC 475
- PSYC 480
- PSYC 485
- PSYC 490
- STAT 280

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology fully online?

Yes. This program is delivered 100% online with no required campus visits or live class meetings. Coursework is asynchronous with weekly deadlines, and everything you need, including the digital library and 24/7 Tutor.com support, is reachable from the Digital Campus.

### How long does this program take to complete?

Courses run in eight-week sessions with six start dates a year, so you move through the 120 credits required to graduate one session at a time. Full-time students take more courses per session and part-time students take fewer, and approved transfer credit reduces the credits you have left.

### What does the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology cost?

Tuition is $535 per credit, about $25,680 for the full 48 credits before aid. There are no technology or graduation fees, employers can be billed directly, and service members, veterans, and their spouses receive a 10% tuition discount.

### Is APU Global accredited?

Yes. APU Global is separately accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), reaffirmed in 2024, and is a nonprofit institution sharing a Christ-centered mission and a heritage dating back to 1899 with Azusa Pacific University. That accreditation is what makes federal financial aid and credit transfer possible.

### Are there application fees or test requirements?

There is no application fee. No SAT or ACT scores are required; admission is based on a high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from any prior college. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against each session's deadline rather than a single annual cutoff.

### How many credits can I transfer in?

Up to 90 credits. Military training is evaluated from your Joint Services Transcript, and up to 30 credits can come from Prior Learning Assessment. The evaluation is free and results come back before you enroll.

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Source: https://www.apuglobal.edu/programs/applied-psychology
Publisher: APU Global, a fully online university sharing one mission with Azusa Pacific University.
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