Psychology, BS

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Stephanie Babb, PhD, Coordinator
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The program in psychology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree may prepare a student for graduate school in psychology and other disciplines. It also serves as preparation for entry - level positions in the field of mental health and other types of employment, including social service agencies and business. The study of psychology also provides a foundation of knowledge for healthy coping with life circumstances and human relationships.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates who earn a BS in Psychology will be able to:

Use the scientific approach to develop a research question, and use critical thinking to evaluate and synthesize empirical findings.
Exhibit the ability to act ethically, recognize diversity, and engage in social duties.
Evaluate and apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
Use information and technology when doing work in psychology.
Demonstrate effective writing and collaboration skills.

Degree Requirements

To complete a BS in Psychology, students must satisfy the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ” and fulfill the coursework listed below.

Common Core Requirements

See listing under Common Core Requirements in this catalog.

Preparatory Requirements

(Courses in this area can be reused from the common core)

3 Hours in Anthropology:

Additional Preparatory Requirements

(Courses in this area cannot be reused from the common core)

3 Hours in Ethics:

Complete 3 semester credit hours from:

Major Requirements

(Courses in this area are used to calculate the major GPA)

3 Hours from Social/Personality Cluster:

Complete

3 Hours from Clinical Cluster:

Complete

3 Hours from Cognitive/Neuroscience Cluster:

Complete

3 Hours from Developmental Cluster:

Complete 3 semester credit hours from the following:

3 Hours from Diversity Cluster:

3 Hours from Career Cluster:

3 Hours in Advanced Writing:

Complete one of the following:

12 Upper-Level Hours in Psychology:

Complete 12 semester credit hours in any psychology course at the 33XX or 43XX level.

6 Hours in Social/Behavioral Science Elective:

Complete an additional 6 semester credit hours from the following list of upper-level (33XX or 43XX) subjects/courses: Any upper-level psychology (PSY), Sociology (SOC), or Social Work (SOSW) course (exclusive of practicums and internships)

Free Electives

Upper or lower division courses may be applied to this area, with the exceptions described under the “Requirements for CHSS Majors ,” so that the student’s entire coursework, including the above requirements, totals 120 semester credit hours.