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The CUNY SPS BA in Psychology online degree program focuses on scientifically studying the human mind and behavior. Throughout the program, students also gain a solid foundation in research methodology, motivation, learning, social behavior, and development that they can apply toward a variety of careers in psychology and related fields as well as graduate studies. Students learn how to conduct research, interpret behavioral situations, and communicate effectively while developing sociocultural and international awareness.

The program’s fully online format separates it from other psychology programs, allowing students to read course materials, participate in class discussions, and complete assignments on a more flexible schedule.

Students select one of four tracks for their advanced coursework:

Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Psychological Development, or Psychopathology

Consistent with the American Psychological Association's educational goals, the BA in Psychology enables students to:

• Acquire a robust knowledge base including familiarity with the major concepts, content domains, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the field of psychology
• Apply basic research methods in psychology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation
• Use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes
• Administer psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues at the local, national, and global levels.

Students develop competencies in communication skills, sociocultural and international awareness, personal development, and career planning and development.

General education courses complement this specialized study and emphasize critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, effective communication, and an exploration of the foundations of knowledge and culture.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses in the Psychology major, both required courses and Psychology electives, and all Psychology minors, as well as all prerequisite courses. Where there are prerequisites, a student may not progress to the next course in the sequence without having a C in the prerequisite course(s).

Career and Academic Prospects

The BA in Psychology program is an excellent foundation for a variety of careers including those in human and social services, management and business, marketing and market research, health care, and government. This program also offers the essential knowledge and training typically required for admission to graduate programs in psychology. Students interested in graduate professional programs in the law, international development, and administration will benefit from the program’s strong emphasis on critical thinking, ethics, and multiculturalism.

Online Psychology Academy

The Online Psychology Academy provides students from CUNY community colleges with a seamless path to enroll in the fully online BA in Psychology degree at CUNY SPS. Students who meet the program requirements from their home campus are given the opportunity to bypass the traditional application process and are awarded 60 credits towards their bachelor’s degree.

Articulation Agreements

Articulation agreements are formal agreements between CUNY School of Professional Studies, (CUNY SPS) and two-year colleges and universities, allowing students to transfer the maximum number of credits with ease to our BA in Psychology program from institutions with which we have an established transfer process in place.

• Borough of Manhattan Community College - AA in Psychology (PDF)
• Bronx Community College - AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology Option (PDF)
• Guttman Community College - AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities track (PDF)
• Hostos Community College - AA in Liberal Arts, Psychology Option (PDF)
• Hostos Community College - AA in Liberal Arts, Psychology Research Option (PDF)
• Kingsborough Community College - AA in Behavioral Sciences and Human Services (PDF)
• LaGuardia Community College - AA in Psychology (PDF)
• Queensborough Community College - AS in Psychology (PDF)

Scholarship Opportunities

• Human Services Advancement Scholarship

Meet Some of Our Faculty

• Sara Bielek, PhD
• Isabelle Elisha, PhD
• Cait Field, PhD
• Ryan Camire, LCSW, CASAC
• Clemente Diaz, MA
• Shlomo Hollander, PhD
• Tara Lally, PhD
• Richard Perrone, PhD
• Allison Pulizzi, PhD
• Debangshu Roygardner, PhD
• Lauren Roygardner, PhD