BA in Psychology
What Will I Learn?
This major allows you to study and analyze the thoughts and behaviors of human beings, with an emphasis on the individual rather than the group. You will learn the various methods used in psychological research and data interpretation.
Your Career
Upon graduation, you can consider a wide range of careers at the entry level in the field of psychology or a related field such as education. Some careers will require further study and/or training after completion of the degree.
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)
| 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 |