Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

(Total of 124 hours – 34 GEP, 42 major, 48 elective)

The Department of Social Sciences' psychology program provides students with a general understanding of classic and contemporary theory and research into human behavior and mental processes. Our program provides a strong foundation in the science and application of psychology, emphasizing clinical/counseling psychology, social and developmental psychology, learning and cognition, and biopsychology. Completion of the program will prepare you for any form of employment emphasizing interaction with other people as well as advanced study in the field.
To complete the degree you will need:

Psychology Core Courses

(Complete all of the following courses - 12 hours total)

• PSYC 1101 – Introduction to Psychology (3)

• PSYC 2120 – Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)  

• PSYC 2121 – Experimental Psychology (3)

• PSYC 2130 – Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)

Clinical Psychology Courses

(Complete at least 6 hours)

• PSYC 3160 – Abnormal Psychology (3)

• PSYC 3161 – Health Psychology (3)

• PSYC 4160 – Behavior Problems in Children (3)

• PSYC 4161 – Counseling Psychology (3)

Developmental & Social Psychology Courses

(Complete at least 9 hours)

• PSYC 3130 – Psychology of the Adult (3)

• PSYC 3131 – Death and Dying (3)

• PSYC 3140 – Social Psychology (3)

• PSYC 3141 – Personality (3)

• PSYC 3142 – Gender Psychology (3)

• PSYC 3143 – Psychology of Women (3)

• PSYC 3144 – Juvenile Delinquency (3)

• PSYC 3170 – History of Psychology (3)

• PSYC 4140 – Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)

Learning & Cognition Courses

(Complete at least 6 hours)

• PSYC 3110 – Psychological Tests and Measures (3)

• PSYC 3111 – Learning and Memory (3)

• PSYC 3112 – Educational Psychology (3)

• PSYC 4111 – Cognitive Psychology (3)

Biopsychology Courses

(Complete at least 6 hours)

• PSYC 3150 – Neurobiology of Behavior (3)

• PSYC 3151 – Sensation and Perception (3)

• PSYC 3152 – Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

• PSYC 4150 – Physiology of Behavior (4)

• PSYC 4151 – Evolutionary Psychology (3)

Psychology Capstone Course

(Complete at least 3 hours)

• PSYC 4179 – Psychological Study of Contemporary Problems (3) 

• PSYC 4185 – Psychological Internship (3-6 arranged) 

• PSYC 4195 – Student Research in Psychology (1-6 arranged) 

Elective Courses

(Complete a total of 48 hours)

Although electives may be chosen from the broad spectrum of university courses, you may choose to take your electives within the social sciences department (anthropology, geography, history, government, psychology, and sociology).  Electives can be utilized for the completion of a minor.  For those students interested in pursuing graduate school, many graduate programs require calculus as a prerequisite.  Students considering a future Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Psychology should take MATH courses up through Calculus 2 (MATH 2120).

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