Programs

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)

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.