Psychology Major (Fully Online)

Program Summary

Are you curious about why people think, feel, and act the way they do? The fully online bachelor’s in psychology may be right for you. This program is ideal for students who may be considering careers in clinical, business, legal, or school environments – settings that rely heavily on interpersonal interactions, critical thinking about human behavior, and/or data analysis.

Please note: the fully online bachelor of arts in psychology will launch in Fall 2026.

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Program Detail

Our program focuses on two applied areas in the highest demand:

Industrial-Organizational (I/O)

This focus area explores human behavior in the workplace. Students take a curated set of courses that provide background in social psychology, learning, motivation, and research methods, as well as advanced courses in personnel and organizational psychology. Careers in I/O include but are not limited to career counselors, corporate trainers, talent managers, and human resource managers.

Clinical

This focus area explores the assessment and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Students take a curated set of courses focused on clinical psychology, personality and individual differences, and research methods, as well as advanced courses in the history and systems of psychology, child development and psychopathology. Students will be prepared for careers centered on humanistic concerns and masters programs in mental health counseling, social work, and related areas.

Admissions Information

Apply Now for Fall 2026

Interested in starting classes this fall? Students interested in the fully online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology should apply now via the CUNY App. Applicants should select “Psychology BA-Online” from the Program & Major Search

Students applying to the fully online bachelor of arts in psychology must have an associate’s degree or have completed more than 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college or university.

Asynchronous Online Modality

This program is offered asynchronously, which allows students with busy schedules to complete coursework on their own time. This modality makes it a perfect fit for adult learners balancing personal and professional commitments, and/or may be returning to school eager to build a career in a psychology-related field. Learn more about learning online at Baruch College.

Psychology Program Curriculum

See below for an outline of courses in Year 1 and 2. Students may be able to transfer some courses in this list but must take at least one of the 4000-level courses at Baruch.

Year 1: (IO and Clinical)

PSY 3001: Research Methods	4 Credits
PSY 3056: Social Psychology	3 Credits
PSY 3082: Mind, Brain, & Behavior	3 Credits
PSY 3055 (Clinical Track) OR PSY 3081 (IO Track)	3 Credits

Year 2: (IO)

PSY 3067: Psychology of Motivation and Learning	3 Credits
PSY 4012: Evolution of Modern Psychology	3 Credits
PSY 4013: Advanced Personnel Psychology	3 Credits
PSY 4181: Advanced Organizational Psychology	3 Credits

Year 2: (Clinical)

PSY 3064: Personality and Individual Differences	3 Credits
PSY 3059: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence	3 Credits
PSY 4012: Evolution of Modern Psychology	3 Credits
PSY 4039: Psychopathology of Childhood	3 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the program?

Which prerequisites need to be taken beforehand?

Preferential admissions will be given to students who have completed their Associates degree and have taken the prerequisites for the Psychology Major before beginning the program. This means that they have taken courses that transfer in as PSY 1001 (General Psychology) and PSY 2100 (Statistics for Behavioral Sciences), BIO/ENV 2100, or STA 2000, and achieved a C or better.

As space permits, students who have not yet taken these courses may be eligible for conditional acceptance into the program if they take these courses prior to the start of the semester in which they enroll and succeed with a C or better (we typically offer these courses in the summer). They cannot enter the program until they complete these courses with a C or better.

Note: Students who wish to enroll in the statistics course (PSY 2100/STA 2000/BIO-ENV 2100), must have the math prerequisite for that course (Placement into precalculus or higher or completion of one of the following courses: MTH 1023, MTH 1030, MTH 2000, MTH 2001, MTH 2003, MTH 2009, MTH 2205, MTH 2206, MTH 2207, MTH 2610 or any MTH course at the 3000- level or above). We cannot guarantee that these prerequisites are available asynchronously and may affect time towards degree completion. If you know you’re missing some of these courses, please reach out to olena.wills@baruch.cuny.edu.

What Is Asynchronous Learning?

“Whether you’re continuing from an associate’s degree in psychology, transitioning from another field, or returning to school after time away, you’ll learn from dedicated faculty who are not only experts in their fields but also genuinely invested in your success. This combination of relevant coursework, personalized support, and engaged instructors makes our program an ideal next step for anyone looking to advance in psychology or related fields, pursue graduate study, or simply grow as a learner and professional.”

-Jennifer Mangels, Professor of Psychology and Interim Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences