Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Department of Social Sciences' psychology program provides students with a general understanding of classic and contemporary theory and research into human behavior and mental processes. Our program provides a strong foundation in the science and application of psychology, emphasizing clinical/counseling psychology, social and developmental psychology, learning and cognition, and biopsychology. Completion of the program will prepare you for any form of employment emphasizing interaction with other people as well as advanced study in the field.
To complete the degree you will need:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Total of 124 hours)

GEP 34 hours

Psychology 42 hours

Electives 48 hours

Psychology Core Courses (Total of 12 hours)

Course Number          Course                                                       Credit Hours

PSYC 1101                 Introduction to Psychology                                  3

PSYC 2120                 Quantitative Methods in Psychology                     3

PSYC 2121                 Experimental Psychology                                     3

PSYC 2130                 Child and Adolescent Psychology                         3

Psychology Capstone Course (Total of 3 hours)

Choose at least three hours of:

Course Number          Course                                                        Credit Hours

PSYC 4195                 Student Research in Psychology                            1-6

PSYC 4185                 Psychological Internship                                         3-6

PSYC 4179                 Psychological Study of Contemporary Problems        3

Psychology Upper Division Courses  (Total of 27 Hours)

Choose a total of 27 credit hours from the following list of classes.  You must choose at a minimum the hours specified from each category.  Additional courses may be chosen and will count as general electives.

Clinical Psychology (Minimum of 6 Hours)

Course Number          Course                                                     Credit Hours

PSYC 3160                 Abnormal Psychology                                       3

PSYC 3161                 Health Psychology                                            3

PSYC 4160                 Behavior Problems in Children                           3

PSYC 4161                 Counseling Psychology                                      3

Developmental and Social Psychology (Minimum of 9 Hours)

Course Number          Course                                                     Credit Hours

PSYC 3130                 Psychology of the Adult                                     3

PSYC 3131                 Death and Dying                                               3

PSYC 3140                 Social Psychology                                              3

PSYC 3141                 Personality                                                         3

PSYC 3142                 Gender Psychology                                             3

PSYC 3143                 Psychology of Women                                         3

PSYC 3170                 History of Psychology                                           3

PSYC 4140                 Industrial/Organizational Psychology                      3
 

Learning and Cognition (Minimum of 6 Hours)

Course Number          Course                                                           Credit Hours

PSYC 3110                 Psychological Tests and Measures                       3

PSYC 3111                 Learning and Memory                                          3

PSYC 3112                 Educational Psychology                                       3

PSYC 4111                 Cognitive Psychology                                           3

Biopsychology (Minimum of 6 Hours)

Course Number          Course                                                          Credit Hours

PSYC 3150                 Neurobiology of Behavior                                       3

PSYC 3151                 Sensation and Perception                                       3

PSYC 3152                 Cognitive Neuroscience                                           3

PSYC 4150                 Physiology of Behavior                                            4

PSYC 4151                 Evolutionary Psychology                                          3

Elective Courses (Total of 48 Hours)

 Although electives may be chosen from the broad spectrum of university courses, you may choose to take your electives within the social sciences department (anthropology, geography, history, government, psychology, and sociology).  Electives can be utilized for the completion of a minor.  For those students interested in pursuing graduate school, many graduate programs require calculus as a prerequisite.  Students considering a future Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Psychology should Take MATH courses up through Calculus 2 (Currently MATH 2120)