Your Future Career in Psychology Starts Here
Offering theoretical foundations in various subfields of psychology, including experimental, developmental, social, community, personality and clinical psychology, UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program fosters critical and creative thinking. Grounded in the principles, methods, and ethics of psychology as a scientific discipline and as a profession, the curriculum emphasizes the methods by which we accumulate knowledge, as well as the practical application of that knowledge in many areas of human functioning.
Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are leaders in the field and by part-time faculty who bring a wealth of real-world experience to their teaching. All faculty members are committed to helping students succeed. Courses often enroll fewer than 20 students, allowing for a truly personal learning experience.


Students who graduate from the B.A. in Psychology program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology
- Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation
- Demonstrate information literacy and the ability to use critical and creative thinking in seeking and evaluating information about behavior and mental processes
- Apply psychological principles to individual, social and organizational issues
- Act ethically and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
- Recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
- Have accurate information about how to use their psychological knowledge, skills and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings or in graduate-level studies
Graduates can go on to a variety of careers and jobs in psychology in areas such as social services, mental health, education, research and business. Some may also choose to specialize in developmental disabilities.

Take Your Own Path at Your Own Pace
The B.A. in Psychology program can be completed entirely online, or as a mix of online and on-campus courses. Most psychology courses are offered at least three times a year, enabling steady progress towards your degree.
Transfer Credits / Credit for Prior Learning
Have you earned credits by taking courses at another accredited college or university in the past? You may be able to count those credits and courses towards your degree at UMass Lowell. Please review our transfer credit page or email our Advising Center at Continuing_Education@uml.edu for etails.

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Success Story
"With four children and a husband, the online program was the only way I was able to fit a degree into my life at this time. I could still be Mom, while also pursuing my educational goals."

Betsy R.
UMass Lowell's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is consistently independently ranked as a top online program


