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If you've always been fascinated by why people think, learn and behave the way they do—but life interrupted your path to earning a degree—the University of Kentucky has a new opportunity designed with you in mind.
UK Online is excited to announce the launch of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, a fully online degree completion program created for transfer students who want to finish their bachelor's degree while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.
Whether you're returning to college after taking time away or transferring from another institution, this flexible program helps you turn previous college credits into forward progress toward a respected University of Kentucky degree.
What is Applied Psychology?
Psychology helps us understand how people think, feel and behave. Applied Psychology goes one step further by putting that knowledge into action.
Rather than focusing only on theory, applied psychology explores how psychological principles can improve workplaces, healthcare organizations, schools, nonprofits and communities. Students learn how people communicate, make decisions, solve problems, develop relationships and respond to change—skills that employers value across nearly every industry.
If you're interested in understanding people and making a positive impact, Applied Psychology offers practical knowledge you can use throughout your career.
Built for Transfer Students Who Want to Finish Their Degree
Many students begin college but never complete their bachelor's degree.
Sometimes careers take off. Families grow. Life gets busy.
The University of Kentucky designed this online Applied Psychology program specifically for students ready to come back and finish what they started.
The program offers:
- 100% online coursework
- Flexible scheduling designed for working adults
- Personalized transfer support
- Clear pathways to graduation
- The same respected University of Kentucky degree earned by on-campus students
Whether you have a few college credits or have already completed significant coursework, UK Online can help you determine how your previous credits fit into your degree plan.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Applied Psychology program explore how psychology influences everyday life in workplaces, schools, healthcare settings and communities.
Coursework develops skills in:
- Human behavior
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Research and data interpretation
- Problem solving
- Social and developmental psychology
- Organizational behavior
- Motivation and learning
- Mental health concepts
- Working with diverse populations
These are highly transferable skills that prepare graduates for careers centered on helping people and improving organizations.
Career Opportunities with an Applied Psychology Degree
A bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology can prepare graduates for careers across a wide variety of industries where understanding people is essential.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in:
- Human services
- Community outreach
- Healthcare administration
- Talent development
- Organizational leadership
- Program coordination
- Behavioral support services
Because the curriculum emphasizes communication, leadership, critical thinking and behavioral science, graduates are also well positioned for future graduate or professional study.
Why Choose UK Online?
Students choose UK Online because they want the flexibility of online learning without sacrificing the quality and reputation of a flagship university.
As an online student, you'll benefit from:
- Learning from experienced University of Kentucky faculty
- Flexible online classes that fit your schedule
- A single online tuition rate regardless of where you live
- Academic and student support services designed for online learners
- A University of Kentucky diploma that does not distinguish between online and on-campus study
