Psychology (Online)

For admission into Alvernia’s online psychology degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:

• Speak to an enrollment counselor
• Complete an application
• Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent.*
• Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
• Submit a copy of DD214 from military (if applicable)

*This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
 

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. Alvernia’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email [email protected].
 

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As you complete your psychology degree online, you’ll be exposed to a variety of topics, including:

• Basic processes underlying human behavior, as well as basic skills and concepts for interpreting behavior, such as descriptive and correlational research design principles
• Physical, cognitive, social, personality and moral development through one’s lifespan
• How to conduct scientific research in psychology and evaluate the research of others
• Mental illnesses and maladaptive behavior and their respective treatments
• How to develop techniques necessary to be effective in professional settings and the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in the field
• Ethical, clinical and professional concerns in psychology
   

Alvernia is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
 

After earning your Bachelor of Science in Psychology online, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Psychologist
• Therapist
• Counselor
• Training and development
• Healthcare
• Criminal justice
• Teacher
• Human resources
• Social worker

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $94,310.