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:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of psychological concepts, theories, and empirical findings and apply them for the well-being of individuals and the society.
• Abide by ethical principles when researching and practicing psychology.
• Collaborate with colleagues and professionals in the research and practice fields of psychology.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and communicate effectively when researching and practicing psychology.

Student Outcomes

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

• Examine major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical approaches in psychology.
• Demonstrate competence in research skills including research design and data analysis and interpretation.
• Apply critical thinking to the study of psychological concepts, theories, and findings, individually and in groups.
• Use psychological principles to understand individual functioning, societies, and cultures.
• Use APA guidelines to communicate psychological knowledge orally and in writing.
• Comply with established ethical guidelines of the profession of psychology, as well as research.
• Analyze and present psychological concepts using information technology.

Curriculum

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)

Major core requirements (25 credits)

Psychology electives (18 credits)