BS Psychology (Psychological Science) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in psychology with a concentration in psychological science immerses you in research-focused learning. You collaborate with renowned faculty at the forefront of innovation and discovery, and explore human and animal behavior, stress, emotions and more from the perspective of a research scientist. Tailored for those aspiring to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy or related scientific graduate studies, this program blends intensive coursework with hands-on learning.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | 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 330 Statistical Methods PSY 399 Supervised Research PSY 320 Learning and Motivation 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 Industrial Psychologist Growth: 6.5% Median Salary: $193,950 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Licensed Clinical Psychologist Growth: 11.7% Median Salary: $100,580 Learn more Neuropsychologist Growth: 2.3% Median Salary: $110,840 Learn more Occupational Therapist (OT) Growth: 14.8% Median Salary: $100,330 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 Learn more Psychiatrist Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $281,870 Learn more Psychology Professor Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $80,340 Learn more School Psychologist Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $95,990 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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Entry requirements

The BS in psychology with a concentration in psychological science is open to students who have: completed the critical courses for a BS in psychology (ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 119 or MAT 170, PSY 101, PSY 230, PSY 290) with a "C" or better earned at least 45 credit hours earned at least an ASU cumulative GPA of 3.00 Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from admittance through graduation. Change of major requirements Students who wish to change their ASU major to this program must have completed all critical courses for the BS in psychology (ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 119 or MAT 170, PSY 101, PSY 230, PSY 290) with a "C" or higher and have at least 45 earned credit hours. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from admittance through graduation. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

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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