Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology

• Program Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Degree Requirements

  • Core Courses
  • Applied Psychology Courses
  • Example 12-semester-hour Course Sets
  • Related Coursework
• Academic Advising
• FAQ

The B.S. in Applied Psychology at ASU's Polytechnic campus offers a traditional psychology core leading to graduate school preparation and/or to applications in human factors with emphasis on human-computer interaction, aviation, manufacturing, or training. Although most careers in psychology require graduate training, there are some employment opportunities for B.S. students in applied settings. For example, there is a need for individuals who can deal with problems of usability of products and systems. The Applied Psychology program offers courses and experience to prepare students for these positions. The rigor of the major also provides strong preparation for further graduate study in psychology. The program also serves other programs at ASU's Polytechnic campus such as engineering technology, aeronautical technology, information management, and business administration.

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Admission Requirements

If you are a new student, a continuing ASU student in good academic standing, or a transfer student eligible for admission to any ASU campus, you may declare Applied Psychology as your major at ASU's Polytechnic campus. Call to schedule a meeting with an School of Applied Arts & Sciences advisor at the Polytechnic campus in order to determine your current status and discuss a provisional plan for completing your degree program. For information about admission to any campus of ASU, see the Admissions Web site.

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Degree Requirements

In order to graduate with a B.S. in Applied Psychology, you must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, including the university General Studies requirements (41 semester hours) and the following major requirements (25+12+18 = 55 semester hours). Leave at least 24 semester hours for electives. Additional electives are possible because some courses may fill both General Studies and Applied Psychology requirements.

The B.S. in Applied Psychology consists of a 25-semester-hour core of psychology courses, 12 semester hours of courses in applied psychology, and 18 semester hours of related course work. For course descriptions, please click on the links in the tables below.

We would recommend that you use the Applied Psychology Check Sheet designed by the School of Applied Arts & Sciences Academic Advisors to plan your course of study:

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Core courses provide a general background in the basic scientific areas of psychology and provide a culminating experience to integrate the varied studies.

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Applied Psychology Courses (12 semester hours)

You will work with an advisor to select courses in applied psychology emphasizing human-computer interaction (HCI), aviation, training, manufacturing or methods. Course work must include a minimum of four of the following courses:

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You will work with an advisor to choose 18 semester hours in related area courses. The list of courses you can choose from can be found here:

• List of Related Area Courses

This program will be articulated with the same community college AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) and transfer pathway as other Arizona university psychology majors. Transfer students are welcome.

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The academic advisor for the Applied Psychology Program is:

Academic Advising
ASU's Polytechnic campus
Phone: (480) 727-1333

Contact the Academic Advisor listed above if:

A Faculty Advisor should be consulted when:

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