Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The B.A. in Psychology is a challenging and exciting combination of learning about people and skills in scientific thinking. Students will gain a solid foundation in the major areas of psychological science, everything from how the brain works to how other people influence our behavior. The curriculum meets goals identified by the American Psychological Association and gives students a range of career options.

The B.A. in Psychology gives students a broad background in the major areas of Psychology, emphasizing Psychology as a scientific discipline. All B.A. degrees at UCM include a nine-hour modern language requirement. Proficiency in another language can improve students' career prospects.

Course requirements include 31-34 hours of Psychology courses, depending on whether students choose lab courses or non-lab options. The curriculum starts with Psy 1000 Orientation to Psychology, which will help them understand the career options that are open to them and get them started planning their degree. That course is book-ended by the senior capstone course, Psy 4110 History of Psychology, which will help students pull together all the knowledge and skills they have developed and prepare for the next step in their career, whether that step is immediate employment or a graduate program.