Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 15,000 USD per year.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program provides a broad, science-based liberal arts education exploring psychology from natural and social science perspectives. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine biological bases of behavior, mental processes, developmental changes, learning, cognition, and sociocultural influences. The curriculum includes coursework in psychology, statistics, mathematics, and biology, with required courses in four core areas and electives. Faculty expertise spans five specialization areas, preparing students for diverse careers and graduate studies with the same rigor as on-campus programs.

Focus areas include Behavior Analysis, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology.

The program requires coursework in psychology, statistics, mathematics, and biology, including courses in four core psychology areas and electives.

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in areas such as education, personnel management, business and marketing, health care and counseling, as well as for graduate and professional programs in psychology or fields like law. Specific career paths listed include Behavior Analyst, Clinical Psychologist, Correctional Field Officer, Customer Relations Director, Human Resources Manager, Industrial Psychologist, Mental Health Therapist, Program Evaluation Consultant, Rehabilitation Specialist, and Social Behavioral Scientist, though some require graduate study.

The program is designed for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical, offering flexible academic options.

Upper division transfer and second bachelor’s degree applicants must have at least a 2.75 overall GPA and a 2.75 GPA in prerequisite courses: Biological Sciences, General Psychology, Pre-calculus, and Introduction to Statistics 1. All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or better, and unsuccessful attempts may lower competitiveness.

Online delivery with flexible academic options for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Students in UF Online join the Gator community from anywhere in the world, with access to the same University of Florida instructors and degree as on-campus students. Students earn the same UF degree and learn from the same instructors while remaining fully online. The program offers flexibility for people managing busy schedules and gives students a way to pursue a University of Florida bachelor's degree remotely. Students are Gators from day one.

Degree pathways are available across multiple areas, with online bachelor's programs supporting academic and career goals. Business is a particular area of recognition: U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings placed the online business degree program No. 1. The same rankings placed UF Online No. 1 for online bachelor's programs overall and for online bachelor's degree programs for veterans.

International students should expect a remote format rather than a residential campus experience. The program is designed to provide flexibility from any location, and virtual information sessions offer a way to learn about studying online and applying. Cost is another practical consideration: UF Online says students save 40% in costs and can explore tuition, fees, and financial aid options. Graduates join the Gator Nation alumni network, which the homepage lists at more than 500,000 members.