Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a 42-course, 126-credit degree. This program is designed to offer small classes and balanced coursework. The curriculum provides a broad back- ground in the liberal arts and sciences, research skills, and the understanding of human behavior. Within the Psychology program, students will study how human behavior changes from infancy through old age. Students will learn how to critically evaluate research often reported in the popular media. Students will also be introduced to research techniques such as survey construction and systematic observation, which they will find useful in the workplace. Specific areas of human behavior such as behavior disorders, counseling techniques, and forensic psychology are examined through a choice of psychology electives.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

World Cultures Course (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course (3 Cr.)

Individual & Society (3 Cr.)

Quantitative Reasoning (3 Cr.)
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Courses (3 Cr.)
Global Issues Course (3 Cr.)
General Education Electives (Two must be above 100 level) (12 Cr.)

First Year Adult Learning Experience (7 Cr.)

EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)

Writing Designated Courses (6 Credits)

ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)

Upper Level Core Electives (6 Credits)

Must be above 100 level.

Psychology Major Requirements (18 Credits)

Psychology Major Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (9 Cr.)

PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)

Final Research Project (12 Credits)

PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)

Open Electives (31 Credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the students’ personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.