BA Psychology (Positive Psychology) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Positive psychology is the scientific study of strengths and behaviors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. There is a rapidly growing body of research in the field of positive psychology, with many applications to individual well-being, relationships, the workplace and every other life domain.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology PSY 230 Introduction to Statistics PSY 290 Research Methods PSY 213 ABCs of Happiness PSY 335 Positive Psychology PSY 336 Flourishing Across Contexts What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Addictions Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Behavioral Health Specialist Growth: 2.3% Median Salary: $71,900 Learn more Counselor (General) Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $50,860 Learn more Licensed Clinical Psychologist Growth: 11.7% Median Salary: $100,580 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more School Psychologist Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $95,990 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Social Worker Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $59,550 Learn more Substance Abuse Social Worker Growth: 10.3% Median Salary: $60,280 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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