BS Psychological Science - TUG

Program Description

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. Psychology is a flexible and complementary field of study. Many students choose to pair it with a second major or minor, while students from other disciplines frequently add Psychology as a valuable secondary area of focus. 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.

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.

*Nine psychology major elective hours (three courses) need to be at the 400 level.

**Minors are not required but are encouraged

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As a student in this program, you will develop valuable skills in:

• Communications
• Critical thinking
• Research
• Interpersonal relationships.

A degree in Psychology opens doors to diverse career paths, including roles in business, education, and the nonprofit sector. Graduates may pursue work as therapists, counselors, or social workers. With advanced study, opportunities expand to careers as psychologists, psychiatrists, or research professionals.

Several undergraduate students have gone on to work professionally and study in a wide variety of contexts including mental health counselors, school counselors, law enforcement agents, DSS workers, hospice counselors, probation officers, crime scene investigators, funeral home directors, crisis pregnancy center managers, assistant to the clerk of court or working in human resources and insurance sales.