Pathway to Psychology, BA
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Degree description
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. This diverse field includes mental health and counseling, as well as child development, neuroscience and brain function, memory and decision-making, behavior analysis, statistics and more. It also crosses over into other disciplines, including medicine, law, business and economics.
All New College psychology programs have a quantitative research focus, equipping students with skills in critical thinking, statistical analysis and academic writing. The Bachelor of Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in that it requires additional lab science coursework and advanced statistical training, both of which are increasingly important for destinations in research or clinical practice. The BA degree allows for exposure to a wider breadth of psychological and related topics through additional elective coursework. Both pathways provide a strong foundation for future graduate studies.
Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Learners participating in this ASU Degree Pathway must complete:
- 12 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is 22 years old or older
- 24 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is under 22 years old
How degree pathways work
Sign up and get access
Sign up to create an ASU account.
Tip: Submit your ASU application sooner rather than later to ensure a smooth transition to your chosen ASU degree program.
Register for a pathway
Find a degree pathway below that matches your interests and select “Register.”
Enroll in courses
Enroll in courses that align with your pathway.
Track your progress
When you're happy with your final grade, add your courses to your ASU transcript and track your progress towards pathway completion.
Earn admission
If you have met all requirements for your pathway and have submitted an ASU application, you will be admitted to your degree program.
ASU admission requirements
Degree Pathways are built around ASU's general education requirements, giving you flexibility to choose 4-8 Universal Learner Courses from the categories that apply to your degree pathway.
Universal Learner Courses recommended through Degree Pathways can fulfill both specific degree requirements as well as general education requirements to help you make progress toward your degree.
Required Categories
6 credits
Humanities, Arts and Design
3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
8 credits
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
American Institutions
3 credits
Governance and Civic Engagement
3 credits
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals
3 credits
Sustainability
Total Credits: 35 + First-year Composition