This program is not eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.
What is an In-Person Plus program?
Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.
What is an Online program?
Online programs: Teaching and learning takes place over the internet, allowing students to access course materials, interact with instructors and peers, and complete assignments remotely. Some programs may require in-person meetings, residency, or fieldwork.
At Vermont State you won’t just get an associate degree in Psychology—you’ll get a well-rounded education and career preparation. Our dynamic curriculum combines classroom learning with hands-on professional experience, giving you the chance to develop your psychological knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Through partnerships with community organizations, you’ll even have the opportunity to learn while making a difference in the community.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That's why we're committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Better Together Scholarship
This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $5,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.
Out-of-state students enrolling in the 2025-26 academic year who will live on campus are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship for select programs on select campuses.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Psychological Science, A.A.
$10,704 Full Time Annual
$446 /credit
$21,408 Full Time Annual
$892 /credit
$388 per credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
Undergraduate (Online Programs)
$1,656 Full Time Annual
$69 /credit
$30 per credit
Housing and Food
Standard Housing
$8,388 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,506 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Arts and Aesthetics or Humanistic Perspective general education course
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Elective
3 cr
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Digital Literacy and Computing general education course
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Natural Science general education course
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PSY elective
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PSY elective
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3 cr
Fall
CNX 2020
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
3 cr
PSY 2410
Psychological Research I
3 cr
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3 cr
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PSY elective
3 cr
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Elective
3 cr
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History of Psychology in a Diverse World
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3 cr
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PSY elective
3 cr
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Elective
3 cr
Why Study Psychological Science at Vermont State?
Flexibility: Our program is affordable, accessible, and flexible. You can tailor your program to your interests and schedule.
Small Classes: We offer small classes and the same cutting-edge curriculum as larger universities. You’ll work closely with expert faculty who have years of experience.
Hands-on Experience: You’ll gain real-world experience through internships and research opportunities in faculty-led psychology research labs.
Career Preparation: We’ll prepare you for further study or careers in mental health, education, healthcare, or business.
What You’ll Learn
Core classes cover the full range of psychological attributes, including language, addiction, attention, learning, and many more—even how the brain responds to nature. We’ll teach you how to use psychology to understand social media, parenting, mental illness, and many other aspects of people’s day-to-day lives. And you’ll develop skills necessary for working in therapeutic, educational, hospital, research, and business settings.
We provide numerous opportunities for you to conduct real-world research. Plus, we partner with over 700 internship sites. They include:
Johnson Elementary School
Vermont Center on Behavior and Health (UVM Medical Center)
Lamoille Family Center
Rutland Parent Child Center
Laraway Youth and Family Services
Lamoille County Mental Health
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
Restorative Justice
Vermont Department of Parole and Probation
Recent students have interned in the following roles, just to name a few:
one-to-one therapeutic educational aid
youth and adult program manager
therapeutic equine assistant
adaptive ski instructor, behavior interventionist
psychiatric medical assistant
mental health care coordinator
Special Facilities
You’ll have access to hands-on research experience using virtual reality, a behavioral genetics lab, a language and cognitive development lab, an infant development lab, and a cognitive neuroscience lab.
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