Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Your pathway to online degree completion

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Next Session Start Date:

Apply by: 06/11/24

Document Deadline: 06/14/24

Confirmation Deadline: 06/21/24

Start Session: 07/01/24

Program Overview

Discover our 100% online Psychology program

Gain a deeper understanding of human interaction while you prepare for career opportunities by leveraging the YourPace online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program. Designed to instill a strong grounding in the science of human behavior and mental processes, this competency-based program also provides a solid foundation for graduate school.

Online coursework for this accredited online program sharpens your critical thinking and develops your ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate in a wide variety of professional and academic settings. You will also explore topics related to the social-services aspects of psychology, including social and cognitive psychology, lifespan and personality development, research methods, assessment, as well as drugs and behavior.

What Is Competency-Based Education?

Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.

How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:

Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

As a graduate of this YourPace online program, you will:

Examine the scientific study of behavior and mental health
Develop skills in research and analysis as it applies to behavioral science
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals and theories affecting sex, gender, personality, disability, and cognitive psychology
Explore the treatment approaches for substance abuse counseling
Take part in real-world application of the skills you have learned in a supervised field practicum

Career opportunities with a psychology degree:

Substance Abuse Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Social Worker
Behavioral Health Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Other roles in areas such as forensic psychology or organizational psychology
Graduates will also be prepared to advance into graduate level degree programs to prepare for more advanced roles

**$1,500* per session**

Flat-Rate Tuition

12 months**

Duration

120

Credit Hours

UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2023.

“I have an extensive work and business background. The flexibility of completing my degree online and at my own pace and convenience was exactly what I needed.”

-Perry Leavey, UMPI YourPace Online Student

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Tuition

Learn more about our affordable tuition

The B.A. in Psychology YourPace online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session. No hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!

*Tuition and fees are subject to change

Tuition breakdown:

**$1,500* per session**

Flat-Rate Tuition

Calendar

Dates you need to know

There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.

Term	App Deadline	Document Deadline	Confirmation Deadline	Registration Deadline	Tuition Deadline	Start Date	Class End Date	Term Length
Spring 2	02/06/24	02/09/24	02/16/24	03/05/24	03/07/24	03/11/24	05/03/24	8 weeks
Summer 1	04/02/24	04/05/24	04/12/24	04/30/24	05/02/24	05/06/24	06/28/24	8 weeks
Summer 2	06/11/24	06/14/24	06/21/24	06/25/24	06/27/24	07/01/24	08/23/24	8 weeks
Fall 1	07/26/24	08/02/24	08/09/24	08/27/24	08/29/24	09/03/24	10/25/24	8 weeks
Fall 2	09/20/24	09/27/24	10/04/24	10/22/24	10/24/24	10/28/24	12/20/24	8 weeks

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Admissions

Requirements for this online bachelor’s in psychology program

We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their B.A. in Psychology should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.

Admission Requirements:

No Application Fee

Minimum 1.75 GPA

Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs

Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)

Instructions for international students:

All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application

Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found here.

**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at umpi-admissions@maine.edu or by calling 207.768.9433.

Institutions and third-party vendors may submit official documents such as official transcripts and English proficiency exam score reports to: edocs@maine.edu

Mailing Address:

Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412

Courses

A look at the online B.A. in Psychology curriculum

To earn your B.A. in Psychology, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. This program includes general education courses, psychology core competencies, and general electives. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.

The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 45 credit hours of Psychology/core courses, and 35 credit hours of electives.