Psychology (BS/BA)

Who should apply?

The Department of Psychology seeks students who are interested in studying the brain and behavior. Required coursework will provide students with a background in Psychology to prepare them for a wide range of careers, including graduate school, research, human resources, data analysis, marketing, and more.

Why choose George Mason?

Our program is unique in that we offer concentrations to better prepare students for a career in the field. Psychology majors are encouraged, though not required, to choose a concentration from the following areas: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Human Factors Psychology, or Work/Organizational Psychology. Further, our courses are inclusive of students in the online program and students who live in the Fairfax area but are taking courses online and taught by the same faculty and instructors who teach on-ground. So, Mason Online students are receiving the same quality of course work and instruction as they would if they were physically on campus.

The Department of Psychology has two Majors, Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS), either of which can be completed fully online. Please visit the Department’s website to see which curriculum could be the best fit for you and your goals:

Bachelor of Arts (BA): https://psychology.gmu.edu/programs/la-ba-psyc

Bachelor of Science (BS): https://psychology.gmu.edu/programs/la-bs-psyc

Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Additionally, your current employer may provide tuition reimbursement opportunities for graduate studies.

Students who graduate with the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology go on to work in a wide range of fields and positions, including human resources, data analysis, user interface design, and social media and marketing. The courses prepare students for a well-rounded educational experience, which allows them to earn positions in a variety of fields. Mason graduates of the Psychology program are employed by:

• George Mason University
• Department of Justice
• American University Counseling Centre
• MITRE Corporation
• FedBid
• Professional Solutions, LLC
• CGI

Students can find out more about careers in Psychology, as well as read about alumni accomplishments, here. An active Career Blog, maintained by the department, can be found here.

Students are also encouraged to take PSYC 399: College to Career, a course that provides extensive career guidance for the social sciences.

Application Materials

• Undergraduate application 
• Transcripts for all post-secondary education
• Non-refundable application fee