BS 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 BS Psychology program offers students diverse elective courses aimed to strengthen their scientific literacy, research skills, and critical thinking, while still preparing students for their graduate studies in various subfields of psychology, be it clinical, health, child, or neuropsychology. Our undergraduate program is the first to offer students the possibility to be involved in the community, in line with the departmental mission.
Please note that starting Fall 2026, all students will be registered in the BS Psychology program.
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology equips students with a strong foundation in critical thinking and ethical, evidence-based psychological science. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers across diverse fields, including entry-level positions in mental health services, research settings, educational institutions, and humanitarian organizations.
Program Educational Objectives
After graduation, BS Psychology graduates are expected to
- Apply scientific knowledge of psychological concepts, theories, and research advancements, to understand and address human behavior across diverse settings.
- Demonstrate readiness for ethical, entry-level professional roles, in psychology-related fields and for graduate studies, with competencies relevant to mental health, education, and applied research settings.
- Engage in evidence-based inquiry and research-informed practice by designing psychological studies, critically evaluating data, and using research findings to inform interventions, policy, and other academic- and community-based projects.
Student Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to
- Explain core concepts, theories, and principles from major subfields of psychology (e.g., biological, cognitive, developmental, social, clinical).
- Apply scientific reasoning and research methods to investigate behavioral questions and interpret data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- Evaluate psychological issues and practices using ethical standards and an awareness of sociocultural diversity and global contexts.
- Apply ethical standards and professional guidelines relevant to psychological practice, and service in diverse real-world settings.
- Deliver coherent, evidence-based communication tailored to academic, professional, and community audiences, based in APA guidelines.
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 (28 credits)
- Psychology Electives (27 credits)
- LAS (30 credits)
- Free Electives (7 credits)
Major core requirements (28 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Ethics in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY 234 | Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 303 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY 362 | Research Methods 1 | 3 |
| PSY 363 | Research Methods 2 | 3 |
| PSY 425 | Adult Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 466 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| PSY 492 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 499P OR PSY 499R | Capstone Project OR Undergraduate Research | 3 |
Psychology electives (27 credits)
| Number | Course |
|---|---|
| PSY 202 | Child Psychology |
| PSY 206 | Educational Psychology |
| PSY 302 | Health Psychology |
| PSY 304 | Psychology of Youth |
| PSY 311 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology |
| PSY 313 | Wellbeing |
| PSY 314 | Mindfulness |
| PSY 315 | Positive Psychology |
| PSY 316 | Social Development and Parenting |
| PSY 317 | Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences |
| PSY 318 | Neurolinguistics |
| PSY 319 | Computational Neurosciences |
| PSY 320 | Theories of Personality |
| PSY 322 | Mind and Behavior |
| PSY 323 | Social Psychology |
| PSY 324 | Theories of Learning |
| PSY 326 | Psychological Assessment |
| PSY 327 | Contemporary Theories of Personality |
| PSY 328 | Introduction to Psychometrics |
| PSY 329 | Human Sexuality |
| PSY 335 | Organizational Psychology |
| PSY 405 | Introduction to Psychoanalysis |
| PSY 406 | Psycho-oncology |
| PSY 407 | Introduction to CBT |
| PSY 408 | Introduction to Projective testing |
| PSY 411 | The Psychology of Attachment |
| PSY 413 | Cultural Psychology |
| PSY 415 | Political Psychology |
| PSY 417 | Forensic Psychology |
| PSY 427 | Psychology and Trauma |
| PSY 429 | Advanced Statistics |
| PSY 446 | Psychology of Eating |
| PSY 498 | Topics in Psychology |
Tracks
Note that a student can choose to graduate with a track (it is not mandatory), if they completed 15 credits from the courses falling under that track (including the related core course/s with a minimum grade of a B).
The track will not be listed on the diploma itself, but students will receive a letter from the department stating the track they completed, if they choose to do so.
| Categories | Courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Electives | |
| Clinical Psychology Track | PSY 425 Adult Psychopathology | PSY 311 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology |
| PSY 466 Counseling Theories | PSY 320 Theories of Personality | |
| PSY 326 Psychological Assessment | ||
| PSY 327 Contemporary Theories of Personality | ||
| PSY 405 Introduction to Psychoanalysis | ||
| PSY 313 Wellbeing | ||
| PSY 314 Mindfulness | ||
| PSY 315 Positive Psychology | ||
| PSY 407 Introduction to CBT | ||
| PSY 408 Introduction to Projective testing | ||
| Developmental Psychology Track | PSY 234 Development across the Lifespan | PSY 202 Child Psychology |
| PSY 304 Psychology of Youth | ||
| PSY 411 The Psychology of Attachment | ||
| PSY 316 Social Development and Parenting | ||
| PSY 206 Educational Psychology | ||
| EDU208 Teaching Diverse Learners | ||
| Neuroscience Track | PSY 303 Introduction to Neuroscience | PSY 302 Health Psychology |
| PSY 322 Mind and Behavior | ||
| PSY 317 Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Neurosciences | ||
| PSY 319 Neurolinguistics | ||
| PSY 318 Computational Neurosciences | ||
| MKT 329 Neuro Marketing (cross-listed) | ||