Bachelor of Science - Psychology

The B.S. in Psychology will give students a strong foundation in the major areas of psychological science. Students can learn about why people behave, feel, and think the way that they do, and how we can use the methods of science to answer those questions. The curriculum meets goals identified by the American Psychological Association and gives students a range of career options. It is an excellent choice for students planning for graduate study and careers in the various areas of Psychology.

With the B.S. in Psychology, students will learn about the major areas of psychological science. They will get an experience that goes above and beyond the “typical” bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with three courses including hands-on labs. For example, they will learn about how the scientific method applies to Psychology in the two-semester Research Design & Analysis I and II (Psy 2110 and 2120). In the Physiological Psychology (Psy 3130) course, they will extend their understanding of brain and behavior with hands-on learning such as a sheep brain dissection.

Course requirements include 43 hours of Psychology courses. The curriculum starts with Psy 1000 Orientation to Psychology, which will help students 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.