B.S. in Psychology Online

Prepare for a meaningful career centered on understanding human behavior through data with a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Continue working and managing life’s demands while completing coursework on your schedule. Choose from 8-week and 16-week terms to maximize your time. As an online Ragin’ Cajun, you’ll have support from dedicated faculty, as well as your advisor, personal enrollment specialist, 24/7 online tutors, career center staff, and IT personnel.

Transfer eligible credits from colleges in Louisiana or across the country to reduce your time and cost to finish your degree. Dive into a curriculum that combines theoretical and practical frameworks you can take straight into your career or leverage to pursue a graduate degree.

Your future begins now. Request more information to get started!

Why University of Louisiana at Lafayette:

TOP RANKED

An R1 Institution, UL Lafayette offers the best online bachelor’s degrees in Louisiana, according to US News & World Report’s Best Online Program Rankings.

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FLEXIBLE

Work toward your degree at a pace that works for you, enrolling part time or full time with 8-week and 16-week course options.

AFFORDABLE

Take advantage of flat-rate, $380-per-credit for all UL Lafayette online students. Plus, apply your veterans' benefits or financial aid, if you qualify.

Upcoming Start Dates:

Aug. 25

Fall A 2026 | Apply by Aug. 11

Jan. 14

Spring A 2026 | Apply by Dec. 19

Careers in Psychology

You'll explore concepts to thrive across a number of roles, including:

Social Worker
Licensed Mental Health Service Provider
Researcher
Organizational Consultant
Career Counselor
Human Resource Specialist
Social and Community Service Manager

Online Psychology Courses

To earn your degree, you'll need 120 total credit hours. Your applicable transfer credits will cut down both your time and cost to finish your degree!

You'll build your curriculum with courses like:

PSYC 245: Child Psychology

Explore the factors that influence growth and development from birth to 12 years old and how early experiences shape behavior.

PSYC 300: Psychology of Adjustment

Examine the ways people cope with life’s changes, involving interpersonal skills, motivation, sexuality, stress, competition, work, and leisure.

PSYC 310: Organizational Psychology

Learn how psychological principles impact business, from employee selection and training to productivity and organizational practices.

PSYC 321: Substance Abuse

Investigate the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and pharmacology of substance abuse and related behaviors.

PSYC 345: Psychopathology

Review fundamentals of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of abnormalities in individuals' mental development.

PSYC 400: Professional Issues

Explore the ethics, cultural issues and awareness, and integration of psychological principles and values into personal and career development.

Why Earn a Degree in Psychology?

A degree in psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette provides a path to understanding human behavior and developing the knowledge and skills needed to help others.

As an online student, you'll learn from experienced University faculty, connect with the expansive Ragin’ Cajun alumni community, and find all the resources you need to reach your goals.

Find your passion through topics that explore clinical psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, neuropsychology, industrial-organizational psychology, and more, while gaining applicable research knowledge and skills.

Employment in community and social service fields is projected to grow faster than average between 2023 and 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With your psychology degree from an R1 institution, you’ll be well-prepared to thrive in this field.

Start when the time is right for you. Our flexible online psychology degree program offers start dates in January, March, June, August, or October.

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