
Online Applied Psychology Degree
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology
Learn to apply psychological principles to everyday life and understand how technology affects human interactions. Gain skills to influence healthy technology-mediated relationships in various settings such as business, government, and social services. Courses for this program are aligned to the American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. And courses are just 5 weeks long, so they can fit into your busy life.
Program Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology provides a contemporary perspective on the applications of psychology to mediated communication, relationships, learning and the role technology plays in human interactions. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist, counselor, or other mental health practitioner.
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Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
A BSAP/MT can prepare you for:
- Media Traffic Manager
- Communications Manager
- Program Manager
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Media psychology and technology
- Psychology
- Scientific inquiry
- Ethical and social responsibility

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What you’ll learn
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
Apply Media Psychology and Technology concepts to human interactions
Develop a working a knowledge of Psychology's content domains and their application
Apply scientific reasoning to psychological research of the human experience
Integrate diversity and ethical considerations to psychological practices
5% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , job growth for management occupations is projected to be below average between 2023 and 2033.
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Courses
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and help you develop career-ready skills and knowledge.
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Requirements: 120 credits
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment. Earn up to a maximum of 30 credits towards a bachelor's degree for life experience.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Media and Technology.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
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Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.
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How to pay for college
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Admissions
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Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
- We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
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Accreditation
Accredited for 45+ years
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Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Computer requirements for courses
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.

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Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
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