New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
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Online Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmacology and toxicology both include the study of chemicals and their impact on living systems. Pharmacology is concerned with the chemicals associated with the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of disease, while toxicology focuses on the effects of poisonous chemicals.
Areas of study within these fields include clinical pharmacology, animal pharmacology, forensic toxicology, environmental toxicology and more. As a pharmacology and toxicology major, you’ll have the opportunity to explore these disciplines as you build critical knowledge for your career.
What you’ll learn as a pharmacology and toxicology major
With a combination of coursework and hands-on labs, you’ll learn how drugs, common poisons and environmental pollutants interact with living systems at the physiological, molecular and cellular levels. You’ll also gain a set of transferable skills necessary for pharmacology and toxicology careers, such as:
- Analysis of biological specimens.
- Analytical chemistry techniques, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of chemicals.
- Biomolecular techniques.
- Lethal dose (LD50) and effective dose (ED50) calculations.
- Measurement of enzyme activity.
- Purification and analysis of biological molecules using biochemical techniques.
This program requires a two-week, in-person laboratory experience at ASU’s Tempe and West campuses. This allows you to fulfill the lab requirements for organic chemistry I and II, as well as biochemistry.
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What you can do with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacology and toxicology
This degree prepares you for careers in pharmacology, toxicology and other fast-growing fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 17% from 2021 to 2031, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
With a background in pharmacology and toxicology, you can seek positions in a variety of industries, including research laboratories, business, health care, governmental agencies and more. You’ll also be equipped to pursue graduate and professional programs in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy, medicine and public health.
Additionally, this bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:
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Pharmacology and Toxicology (BS)
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Program Description Intro
Are you interested in how drugs and other chemicals affect humans, animals and the environment? If so, Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in pharmacology and toxicology may be an ideal fit. In this biology- and chemistry-intensive program, you’ll gain insight into how chemicals affect living beings from cells to organisms.
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This program is designed to help you build a foundation in biology and chemistry. In your upper-division electives, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore your areas of interest in pharmacology and toxicology. Course topics include the detection of proteins using Western blot, protein purification using ion exchange chromatography, forensic toxicology, psychopharmacology and more. Courses may include:
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Total Credit Hours
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Prepare for the full New College experience curated by world-renowned faculty who are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our faculty strives to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they’ve learned to pursue careers that benefit their communities.
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Online Master of Science in Psychology – Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is the scientific study of strengths and behaviors that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This form of psychology differs from traditional psychology, as it focuses on mental strengths and wellness rather than deficits and illness. For example, a traditional psychology researcher is more likely to investigate environmental factors contributing to depression, whereas a positive psychology researcher is more likely to investigate environmental factors contributing to happiness.
Overall, there’s a rapidly growing body of research in the field of positive psychology with many applications to individual well-being, relationships, the workplace and other life domains. Positive psychology promotes individual flourishing, satisfaction with life and overall happiness of others.
What you’ll learn in a positive psychology master’s concentration
As a student in this master’s in positive psychology online, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and skills of a traditional psychology program, while focusing your studies on topics central to the field of positive psychology, such as optimism, gratitude, coping mechanisms, resilience and mindfulness.
Upon graduation, you’ll walk away with a range of skills and competencies, including:
- Basic research methodology and statistics.
- Fundamental constructs within positive psychology, such as hope, resilience, joy, gratitude and more.
- Positive psychology interventions and practices.
- Problem solving and critical analysis.
- Psychological theory and knowledge.
- Writing for academic audiences.
Who is a good candidate for this master’s program?
This program is ideal for those passionate about bringing out the best in others and looking to gain additional knowledge in the field of psychology with a specialization in positive psychology.
Graduates of this program may pursue professional opportunities in health care or education settings, public health agencies or wellness promotion companies. Additionally, the positive psychology coursework will benefit graduates working in supervisory or management positions, teaching roles or any social services profession.
Please note, this master’s in positive psychology may not provide the hands-on research experience needed to pursue a pre-doctoral, pre-clinical or counseling program. Thus, the ideal candidate for this program is looking for a comprehensive overview of specialized knowledge in psychological concepts, without conducting primary research.
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Arizona State University’s Master of Science in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology allows you to apply psychological concepts to promote individual flourishing and satisfaction with life. Through the lens of historical and contemporary research in positive psychology, you’ll gain a solid grounding in the basic tenets of the field, the methodologies employed and the evidence-based interventions that seek to improve peoples’ lives.
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This master’s in positive psychology is a rigorous, course-intensive program that features both writing and statistics. In this program, you’ll complete advanced coursework in the fields of psychology and positive psychology. Courses may include:
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Prepare for the full New College experience curated by world-renowned faculty who are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our faculty strives to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they’ve learned to pursue careers that benefit their communities.
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Study at one of the top-ranked universities in the nation
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ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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#1
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in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
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Top 10
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best online bachelor’s programs.
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Top 10%
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best global universities.
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80%
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of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.
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Applicants to the Master of Science in psychology with a concentration in positive psychology must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
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Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they’ve earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, sociology, communication, business, education or other closely related fields from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00="A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00="A") in an applicable master's degree program.
The admission committee reviews applications holistically and may consider applicants with a GPA below 3.00 if they’ve demonstrated a strong past performance in related coursework.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- One letter of recommendation. An additional letter can be optionally submitted, but the committee will begin its review once one is received.
- Recommended: Evidence of one prerequisite course related to statistics or research methods.*
*The admission committee strongly recommends that applicants complete one prerequisite course related to social science statistics and/or research methods before applying for this program.
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An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
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