UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA • ORLANDO, FLORIDA

UCF Online

ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY

APPLICATION DEADLINES
WELCOME
FALL The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, from the University of Central Florida
(UCF), leads to a broad foundation of knowledge in the discipline of psychology. One
JULY 1 of our primary goals is to educate students to intelligently evaluate psychological
SPRING information that they encounter in the real world. By completing this major, students will
understand basic psychology terminology and concepts used in statistical and research
NOVEMBER 1 methods, physiological, social, cognitive, and history and systems of psychology.
Students will also understand what constitutes scholarly sources, and be able to access
SUMMER them. All psychology majors are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities
such as research with professors and internships relevant to their field to network and
MARCH 1 build connections as well as gain skills needed for their various future endeavors.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Offered 100% online to offer

flexibility and convenience
• Possibility to complete your
degree in as little as 2 years
after transfer with AA
• Choose a track relevant to
interest in Psychology
• Potential for thousands of
careers inside and outside field
of Psychology

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 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA • ORLANDO, FLORIDA

ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY

ALUMNI PROFILE CURRICULUM

The Psychology B.S. program requires:

• College Level Foreign Language (2nd level or higher or test credit)
• 3 Common Program Prerequisites (9 credit hours)
• 10 Advanced Core requirements (31 credit hours)
• 1 Diversity Elective (3 credit hours)
• 5 Track electives (15 credit hours)
• 2 Math/Science electives (6 credit hours)**

*Psychology majors will choose ONE track from:

• Clinical Psychology - Study, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral
disorders
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Understand productivity, management, and
employee working styles to improve quality of life related to workplace
• Human Factors Psychology - Apply human behavior to design and use of products,
systems, tools, and environments for comfortable human use
• Neuroscience - Understand how brain affects cognitive function and behavior
• Experimental Psychology - Focus on design, analysis, and dissemination of research
through experimentation related to behavior
• General Psychology - Any 5 elective courses from psychology department

As an undergraduate, taking my
Minimum “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher grade is required for all psychology and math/science
courses online was convenient to
courses.
help me to stay in my hometown
where I lived and worked as well
*** Other curriculum requirements may need to be met.
as allowed me more time to gain
relevant experience. I was able
to keep my part time position
with my job and do an internship ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
relevant to my field all while
completing full time enrollment as In addition to meeting the regular UCF admissions requirements and prior to transferring,
a student. I was able to finish my to complete the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree it is recommended that you
Bachelor of Science in Psychology have:
degree in a timely manner with • AA degree from a public college in Florida. If not, you will have to meet the General
great grades and get into my Education Program (GEP) requirements to graduate with the Psychology degree from
graduate program right after UCF.
graduating. It wouldn’t have been
possible without the fully online • Basic Statistics and Biology courses (not offered online at UCF)
psychology courses and support • College Level Foreign Language (2nd level or higher or test credit)
of the faculty and advising team
in the Psychology Department at • Science electives related to humans/living things
UCF.

PROGRAM TUITION PROGRAM CONTACT

Psychology Advising Center

In-State
psychadvising@ucf.edu
$179.19 per credit hour
407-823-2219
Out-of-State
$715.80 per credit hour
Current Undergraduate Tuition and
Fee Rates Spring 2020

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