Psychology FAQ
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- What are a few advantages of completing an online undergraduate degree in Psychology?
- How do I enroll?
- How do I apply?
- How do I register?
- Can I get financial aid?
- How quickly can I complete my online degree?
- How long do I have to complete each course?
- How do I submit assignments and take exams?
- What are the basic technology requirements for this program?
- How can I get technical support?
- When are the courses offered during the year?
What are a few advantages of completing an online undergraduate degree in Psychology?
- Fully accredited Carnegie doctorate-intensive university.
- Maximum flexibility to complete a Bachelor of Science in Psychology which allows you to work at your own pace and complete the degree according to your own schedule.
- Take courses from instructors that are expert teachers and researchers in their fields.
How do I enroll?
In order to be enrolled at Utah State University, you must submit an application for admission. You may apply online, by mail, or in person. For more information on the University enrollment process, please visit the USU Undergraduate Admissions webpage.
How do I apply?
To apply for the USU Online Undergraduate Psychology program, you must first apply for admission to Utah State University through USU Undergraduate Admissions. After your application for enrollment has been accepted, please follow the guidelines listed on the Psychology Degree Application Process webpage to apply for the Psychology major.
Psychology Degree Application Process:
Psychology Undergraduate Application Forms:
How do I register?
Registration for classes is done through the Registrar's Office and online via Access. For information on the registration process and Access, please visit the USU Registrar's Office webpage.
Can I get financial aid?
For questions about financial aid or to see if you qualify, please visit the Undergraduate Financial Aid Office webpage.
Undergraduate Financial Aid Office:
How quickly can I complete my online degree?
The university requires 120 total credits for a bachelor's degree. As part of this, 40 Upper Division credits and 30 from USU must be included. Also, major, minor, and university studies requirements must be met. Students are permitted to take up to 18 credits per semester, however, 12-15 would be recommended. If the student is employed full time, their academic schedule should be cut down to meet time constraints.
How long do I have to complete each course?
Online course for the Psychology Department are semester-based. This means that online classes begin and end on the same days as campus-based classes. for a semester schedule, please refer to the University's Academic Calendar.
How do I submit assignments and take exams?
The professor of each class controls assignment and exam details. While most courses will use BlackBoard Vista to control assignments and exams, you should contact your professor to learn of his or her individual requirements.
Blackboard Vista Information and Support:
What are the basic technology requirements for this program?
Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OS X or later are needed to access Blackboard Vista. Please note that Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and Mac OS 9 and below are not supported.
You will need the latest version of a web browser such as; Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Mozilla, etc.
Other software may be required depending on course content, for example, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Flash, SPSS and others.
Blackboard Vista computer requirements:
How can I get technical support?
Technical support for students enrolled at Utah State University is available through the Help Desk. For information on hours, contact information, or general information, please visit the USU Help Desk webpage.
When are the courses offered during the year?
Online courses for the USU Undergraduate Psychology program are offered on a semester-based schedule. This means that online classes begin and end on the same days as campus-based classes. For a semester schedule, please refer to the University’s Academic Calendar.
To see when specific classes will be available in the Online Psychology degree program, pleas see the Tentative Class Availability webpage.
Classes available for registration in the upcoming semester can be found through Access. For information on Access and registration, please see the USU Registrar's Office webpage.