Programs

BA in Psychology

Overview

The Psychology Program at LAU is a thriving and dynamic field of study, ranking as the third-largest program within the School of Arts and Sciences. Since its establishment in 2013, the program has attracted faculty members from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, enriching the learning environment and research opportunities for students.  The program offers students diverse elective courses and on strengthening their scientific literacy and research skills. Our undergraduate program is the first to offer students the possibility to be involved in the community, in line with the departmental mission.

Program Mission

The BA in Psychology prepares students to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including human resources, school settings, entry-level mental health facilities, entry-level research positions, and humanitarian and community agencies, graduating students with a foundational grounding in ethical scientific psychology in diverse subfields.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the BA in Psychology program shall be able to:

Student Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students are able to:

Curriculum

A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores.

Major core requirements (25 credits)

Number Course Cr
PSY201 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY234 Development Across the Life Span 3
PSY303 Introduction to Neuroscience 3
PSY361 Research Methods 3
PSY425 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY466 Counseling Theories 3
PSY491 Internship 1
PSY499P
or
PSY499R
Capstone Project
or
Undergraduate Research
3
STA302 Introduction to Statistics in Social Sciences 3

Psychology electives (18 credits)

Number Course Cr
PSY202 Child Psychology 3
PSY267 Cultural Psychology 3
PSY302 Health Psychology 3
PSY304 Psychology of Youth 3
PSY311 Exceptional Child 3
PSY320 Theories of Personality 3
PSY322 Mind and Behavior 3
PSY323 Social Psychology 3
PSY324 Theories of Learning 3
PSY326 Psychological Assessment 3
PSY335 Organizational Psychology 3
PSY498 Topics in Psychology 3