Psychology, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
36 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
NONE |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
36 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: PSYC 201 |
The Psychology Major
Students who major in Psychology receive the Bachelor of Science degree. This degree provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of individuals and relationships. Our undergraduate curriculum is designed to help students gain an appreciation of both the research and applied aspects of psychology. Our students often combine Psychology with a second major or minor in other fields of study. Students with other majors often select Psychology as a second major or minor. At the bachelor’s level, our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of settings including human services, youth services, education, human resources, criminal justice, missions, child life specialties, and other fields. Many of our graduates pursue graduate study in psychology, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, school counseling, pastoral counseling, clinical social work, divinity, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and family and child development.
Seated Course Policy
Students taking seated courses in the School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education are expected to attend all class meetings and be physically present when class is in session.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology are expected to
- effectively evaluate theories;
- write proficiently in American Psychological Association (APA) style;
- conduct a psychological study;
- reasonably interpret psychological research; and
- apply psychological principles to daily living.
Program Requirements
When planning course schedules or making long-range plans note that many courses have prerequisites which must be satisfied prior to taking the course.
A minimum of twelve hours, excluding PSYC 498 Internship II but including the required PSYC 499 Capstone, must be earned at the 400-level.
If a student elects to add a second major or minor, this decision needs to be made in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Required Major Hours (21 hours)
300- and 400-Level Courses (18 hours)
Choose six of the following, including at least three 400-level courses.
Total Credit Hours: 36
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
None.