BA in Psychology Suggested Three-Year Study Plan
A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores.
Program Core Requirements (25 credits)
- Psychology Electives (18 credits)
- LAC (30 credits)
- CSC201 Computer Application (1 credit)
- Free Electives (18 credits)
This study plan is offered as a guideline only. Please consult with the department regarding the availability of course offerings for any given semester.
Beirut Campus
Year one
Fall (16 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
STA302 |
Statistics for the Social Sciences |
3 |
CSC201 |
Computer Applications |
1 |
PSY202 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
or |
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY234 |
Development Across the Lifespan |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Year two
Fall (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY303 |
Introduction to Neuroscience |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
Psychology Elective |
|
or |
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY361 |
Research Methods |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Year three
Fall (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY425 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (16 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY466 |
Counselling Psychology |
3 |
PSY491 |
Internship |
1 |
PSY499 |
Senior Study |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Extracurricular Activities
The BA in Psychology encourages students to get involved in a large variety of extracurricular activities, including the Psychology Lecture Series, Neuroscience Student Movement, Psychology Club, Summer Research Circle, volunteer placement in the community, and SPSS workshops, among other activities.
Byblos Campus
Year one
Fall (16 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY201 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
STA302 |
Statistics for the Social Sciences |
3 |
CSC201 |
Computer Applications |
1 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY234 |
Development Across the Lifespan |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Year two
Fall (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY303 |
Introduction to Neuroscience |
3 |
PSY361 |
Research Methods |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY425 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Year three
Fall (15 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
PSY— |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Spring (16 credits)
Number |
Course |
Cr. |
PSY466 |
Counselling Psychology |
3 |
PSY491 |
Internship |
1 |
PSY499 |
Senior Study |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
LAC |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Extracurricular Activities
The BA in Psychology encourages students to get involved in a large variety of extracurricular activities, including the Psychology Lecture Series, Neuroscience Student Movement, Psychology Club, Summer Research Circle, volunteer placement in the community, and SPSS workshops, among other activities.