Online Psychology Bachelor's Degree | University of West Florida

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 120

Course Length: 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 24–48 months

In the University of West Florida’s online Psychology program, you will learn to apply psychological science to explain human behavior and mental processes. In this undergraduate program, you will learn to think like scientists as you seek to understand and develop solutions to problems in the world.

Why Study Psychology at UWF?

Psychology graduates may work in a variety of settings and will be ready to pursue work in schools, hospitals, or other industries. With a strong emphasis on preparing you for a multitude of career path options, you will develop essential skills valued by employers. You will explore career opportunities within the field of psychology, and tailor learning based on your chosen career path. You will be able to shape your skill development as you progress through our online program while mastering the fundamentals of psychology needed to be successful.

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What You Will Learn

By completing this degree, you will be able to:

Analyze or solve behavioral questions using psychological methods
Develop strong research capabilities
Strengthen oral skills and communicate clearly and professionally in both written and oral work
Explore career options and focus learning and skill development bason a chosen career plan

Courses

Courses & Requirements

UWF’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology includes a total of 120 credit hours, up to 90 of which may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution. After completing 60 general education credit hours, you will complete 39 credit hours in psychology, along with 12 prerequisite hours and additional upper-division electives.

General Education (60 credit hours)

Students must satisfy 60 credit hours of general education requirements. The general education requirements provide students with a broad educational foundation and are essential requirements for all baccalaureate degree programs. Included in the general education requirements are subjects in communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, multicultural studies and lower-division electives.

Lower Division Electives

Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.

Common Prerequisites (12 credit hours)

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed before graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. In addition to any 1000- or 2000-level psychology course you should complete the following:

PSY 2012 - General Psychology*
STA 2023 - Elements of Statistics *
Any 1000 or 2000 level Psychology course**
BSC 1005 - General Biology for Non-Major*

*Common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
**CLP, DEP, EAB, EXP, INP, PCO, PPE, PSB, PSY, IDH, SOP courses.

Major Courses (39 credit hours)

PSY 3213 - Research Methods in Psychological Science I
PSY 2023 - Professional Development in Psychology
PSY 4930 - Capstone in Psychology: Special Topics

Social:

SOP 3004 - Social Psychology

Learning and Cognition (select one of the following):

EXP 4404 - Psychology of Learning
EXP 4507 - Memory and Cognition

Biological (select one of the following):

EXP 4204 - Sensation and Perception
PSB 4002 - Brain, Behavior and Experience

Developmental (select one of the following):

DEP 3103 - Child Development
DEP 4305 - Psychology of Adolescence
DEP 4404 - Adulthood and Aging

Application of Psychology: Clinical/Counseling (select one of the following):

CLP 3144 - Abnormal Psychology
CLP 4314 - Health Psychology
PPE 4003 - Theories of Personality
PSB 4731 - Psychobiology of Sexual Behavior
PSY 4302 - Psychology of Assessment

Applications of Psychology: Workplace (select one of the following):

EXP 4250 - Human Factors Psychology
INP 3004 - Industrial Psychology
INP 3313 - Organizational Behavior
INP 4224 - Psychology of Workforce Diversity

Upper-Division Electives (18-21 credit hours)

Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all major requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

To be considered for admission to UWF’s online bachelor’s in psychology program, you must:

Successfully complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better

How to Apply

To apply for admission to this program, you first need to submit an application for undergraduate admission (plus a $30 application fee) and be accepted for admission to the University of West Florida. In addition, you must:

Submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF approved accrediting agencies
Submit ACT or SAT scores
Complete the residency application form for tuition purposes
Complete the departmental application form

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu.

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Careers & Outcomes

Our graduates are sought-after candidates in a number of industries and companies, including schools and hospitals. You can also continue your education in graduate programs.

Job Titles

Human Resources Manager
Probation Officer
Correctional Treatment Specialists
Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Childcare Worker

Career Outlook

Employment of school and career counselors and advisors and human resource managers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032 (faster than average)
The median annual wage for human resources managers was $130,000 in May 2022

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate per Credit Hour

Undergraduate Online Program Tuition
Component	Cost	Total*
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$26,277.60
In-state Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 90)	$218.98 per credit hour	$6,569.40
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$77,804.40
75% Out-of-state Tuition Waiver	$341.67 per credit hour	$41,000.40

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.