Associates of Arts in Psychology Online Degree Program
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100% online, 8-week courses
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Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
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May 13, 2024
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Invest in Your Future Career with Liberty’s Online Associate Degree in Psychology

Liberty’s Associate of Arts (AA) in Psychology is an excellent option if you want to enter the human services field and are just beginning your college career. You will start your online degree for psychology with foundational general education classes before moving to psychology courses focusing on all phases of human growth and development.

As an online psychology degree student, you will also study personality types to understand yourself and others better. The more you understand how people grow and think at every age, the more you will be able to act with compassion, wisdom, and understanding. 

After graduation, many of the students in our online associate degree in psychology program choose to further their education with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. All 60 credits from our AA in Psychology can transfer into the BS in Psychology – saving you time and money at the bachelor’s level. Let us help you take the next step towards a rewarding career that involves helping others by equipping you with an associate’s degree in psychology.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Associate Degree in Psychology?

Our online psychology courses can be fascinating and useful for students like you who love learning about why people do what they do.

Liberty proudly offers an affordable and flexible online associate degree in psychology program. Unlike many colleges, Liberty teaches scientific facts and concepts in psychology through the lens of a Christian worldview. In addition, all 60 credit hours from this associates in psychology may be transferred into our Bachelor of Science in Psychology – allowing you to complete your bachelor’s degree in less than 3.5 years if you choose to further your psychology education beyond an associate degree.

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In addition, our online associate degree in psychology is backed by our decades of experience in distance education. Since 1985, we’ve been training students like you who can’t come to a residential campus. When you choose Liberty’s online associates in psychology, you choose a rigorous, respected degree program that has been designed with your success in mind. If you are looking for a psychology associate degree that is rooted in Christian values, then Liberty’s AA in Psychology degree online can help give you the foundation you need. 

Earning an associate degree in psychology online can help you take advantage of a growing field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the job market to grow by 17% between 2020 and 2030 for social and human service assistants, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.* With a median salary of $37,610 in 2021, the earning potential for social and human service assistants can be rewarding.* Starting with an associate degree in psychology, your salary potential could increase as you build on your expertise.

Your passion for helping people is important to the faculty at Liberty. Study with us to learn from professors who share that same passion. Our faculty have experience as licensed clinical psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, clinical counselors, crisis intervention specialists, and nearly every specialty in the field of psychology. Learn from their many years of experience and vast knowledge as you train for your own career in human services!

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Social and Human Service Assistants, 2021 (viewed online June 16, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.


What Will You Learn in Our Associate Degree in Psychology Online Program?

Liberty University’s 100% online psychology associate degree is perfect if you want to start a career in psychology or simply want an introduction to the field. This program will explore the psychological similarities and differences between people and the roles that gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and class play in affecting human perspectives and experiences.

Our psychology associate’s degree online also has an option to specialize in Christian counseling – allowing you gain a better understanding of the multifaceted aspects of Christian counseling.

What is the difference between AA and AS in psychology?

Though an Associate of Arts (AA) in Psychology and an Associate of Science (AS) in Psychology have many similarities, there are a few differences between the 2 degree programs. Both degree tracks are for undergraduate students and able to be completed in less time than a bachelor’s degree. 

The main difference between the 2 degree tracks is emphasis. An AA in Psychology places a heavier emphasis on the liberal arts, while an AS in Psychology places a heavier emphasis on math and science.

How long does it take to get an associate degree in psychology?

At Liberty, our associate in psychology online can be completed in as little as 1.5 years. This online psychology degree also utilizes convenient 8-week courses with no set login times and no required intensives – allowing you to further your education while remaining committed to your community and family.

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Military Benefits

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you through every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

Potential Career Opportunities with an Associate Degree in Psychology Online

  • Administration
  • Advocacy
  • Case management
  • Community relations
  • Mental health services

Benefits of the Online Associate Degree in Psychology Program

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.

  • Tuition for our degree programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks! 

  • You can study a variety of exciting elements of psychology and learn how people think, feel, and grow.
  • You can complete the online associate degree in psychology in less than 2 years.
  • As a Liberty student, you can benefit from networking opportunities with other professionals in the program from around the country.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts
  • Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
  • High School Self-Certification form and official high school transcripts within first 12 credit hours
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.