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Undergraduate Degrees

 

The following Undergraduate Degrees are offered:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Minor in Psychology

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

This general degree prepares students to understand those variables, such as heredity, learning, and the environment, which shape and change behavior. Careers are possible in clinics, guidance centers, industry, hospitals, schools, and government. Students should consult their advisors concerning recommended preparations for specific career goals. This program also prepares students for post-graduate study.

Degree Requirements:

  1. General Education Requirements: (39 semester hours)
    Includes MAT 103 or higher MAT course is required. BIO 100 and CSC 101 are strongly recommended for partial completion of the science requirement.

    Foreign Language/Culture Requirements: (3-15 semester hours)

    Department Requirements: (44-45 semester hours)
     
    1. Required Psychology Courses (21 semester hours)
      PSY100, 245, 246, and 400.
    2. Course Choices in each of three groups:
      Group I (choose any three):
      PSY254, 257, 365, 375, 382, or 384 (but not both 382 and 384).
      Group II (choose any three):
      PSY335, 350, 363, 464, or 475.
      Group III (choose any one):
      PSY410, 441, 470, or any PSY Laboratory course.
    3. Psychology Electives (15 semester hours)
      These may be selected from among any of the departmental offerings.
       
  2. Free Electives: (29-41 semester hours)
    These electives are in addition to the nine semester hours of electives listed under the General Education Requirements and may be selected from among any of the University course offerings.
     

Minor in Psychology: (18 semester hours)

The minor in psychology is designed for students of any major and is tailored to the specific educational goals for each student. After taking PSY100, the student will choose 15 additional hours of PSY courses in consultation with the Department of Psychology's minor advisor.