BA Degree in Psychology {24-25}
B.A. Degree in Psychology
Description
To receive the B.A. Degree in Psychology, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, empirical findings, and applications in psychological science to discuss how psychological principles apply to society's problems.
- Students will learn skills necessary to interpret behavior, study research, apply research design principles, and design research plans.
- Students will develop an awareness of culturally, socially, and ethically responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.
- Students will demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Students will apply psychology specific content and skills to enhance professional development.
Program Delivery Mode
Land plus: face-to-face where some online courses may be available or required
Core Requirements
( 16 credits )
PSY 113 General Psychology (3)
PSY 213 Psychology as a Discipline and Profession (3)
PSY 230/PSY 230L Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences with Lab (4)
PSY 330 Experimental Methods (3) *Writing Intensive course required for major
Capstone course - select one from following list:
PSY 430 Advanced Experimental Psychology (3)
PSY 470 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
PSY 492 Seminar in Psychology (3)
Note: PSY 230/230L, PSY 330, and Capstone comprise a course sequence and may not be taken concurrently.
Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
PSY 330 Experimental Methods (3)
Restricted Electives
( 27 credits )
200-level electives: Complete 9 credits
Select from:
PSY 202 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 220 Social Behavior (3)
PSY 235 Introduction to Neuroscience (3)
PSY 261 Personality (3)
PSY 265 Health Psychology (3)
PSY 275 Behavior Modification (3)
PSY 290 Topics in Psychology (1-3)
PSY 294 Directed Research (1-3)
Restricted Elective Categories: Complete 18 credits (6 credits from each category)
Cognition/Neuroscience (6 credits):
Select from:
PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3)
PSY 342 Learning and Memory (3)
PSY 345 Brain and Behavior (3)
PSY 348 Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 360 Sensation and Perception (3)
PSY 470 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
PSY 494 Undergraduate Research (1-3)
Sociocultural/Developmental (6 credits):
Select from:
PSY 310 Psychology of Women (3)
PSY 320 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 323 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
PSY 324 Environmental Psychology (3)
PSY 402 Child/Adolescent Psychology (3)
PSY 403 Adulthood and Aging (3)
PSY 494 Undergraduate Research (1-3)
Applied/Clinical (6 credits):
Select from:
PSY 317 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
PSY 325 Introduction to Art Therapy (3)
PSY 463 Advanced Psychopathology (3)
PSY 465 Clinical Psychology (3)
PSY 475 Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
PSY 494 Undergraduate Research (1-3)
(Note: Students may only count up to 3 credits of PSY 494 Undergraduate Research towards one category. Additional PSY 494 credits count as overall elective credits.)