Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Positive Psychology
Are you passionate about bringing out the best in yourself and others? Do you want to explore research and evidence-based interventions in a growing specialty of the psychology field? A Bachelor of Science in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology from Arizona State University may be the right fit. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to take the next step in your career or continue your studies in a graduate program.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/11/2023
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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What will I learn in this online positive psychology degree concentration?
Positive psychology is a growing, science-based field within the psychology discipline. In this program, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in the psychological sciences with an emphasis on strengths, mental wellness and overall well-being. You’ll also focus on how positive emotions contribute to building resilience and optimal functioning across communities.
Additionally, you’ll build a set of transferable skills that lend well to future graduate studies and career opportunities, including:
- Fundamental constructs within positive psychology (e.g. hope, resilience, joy, gratitude and more).
- Positive psychology intervention and practices.
- Psychological theories of positive emotions and well-being.
- Research methodology and statistics.
- Problem solving and critical analysis.
What can you do with a positive psychology BS degree concentration?
A positive psychology BS degree concentration can act as a stepping stone to a variety of career paths and improve your sense of personal fulfillment. You can pursue roles in settings ranging from research institutions and private organizations to social services and nonprofits.
Additionally, this program prepares you for advanced studies in psychology, such as a Master of Science in psychology. You can also continue your studies in the fields of health, wellness and more.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online positive psychology BS courses
Your coursework places a theoretical, evidence-based and experiential focus on factors that contribute to psychological well-being. You’ll explore how individuals and communities thrive through interventions that emphasize optimism, compassion, resilience, mindfulness and more. You’ll also build quantitative skills in subjects, such as statistics and the sciences. Courses may include:
PSY 350: Social Psychology (SB)
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SB)
PSY 341: Developmental Psychology (SB)
PSY 315: Personality Theory and Research (SB)
PSY 443: Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders (L or SB)
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (CS)
PSY 290: Research Methods (L or SG)
PSY 335: Positive Psychology
The jobs a positive psychology BS degree concentration prepares you for
You’ll graduate with skills applicable to all industries. Career paths for graduates with a positive psychology degree concentration run the gamut from research assistant to mental health technician. Roles you may pursue include, but aren’t limited to:
Addictions Counselor
Behavioral Health Specialist
Counselor (General)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
Mental Health Counselor
School Psychologist
Social Services Director
Social Worker
Study alongside award-winning psychology faculty
As an ASU Online student, you’ll get the New College experience from the same faculty who teach our courses on campus from anywhere in the world. Our faculty members are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Our areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our mission is to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they have learned to pursue careers that benefit their community.
Study alongside award-winning psychology faculty
As an ASU Online student, you’ll get the New College experience from the same faculty who teach our courses on campus from anywhere in the world. Our faculty members are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Our areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our mission is to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they have learned to pursue careers that benefit their community.
How to apply
first-year student
You are considered a first-year student for application purposes if you have not attended college at all, or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours (with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA).
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain admission to ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if the Earned Admission Pathway is right for you.
Study at one of the top-ranked universities in the nation
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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in innovation for 8 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
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