Psychology B.S.
Psychology Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in the Division of Extended Academic Programs will contribute to a student's general knowledge and prepare them to pursue advanced degrees in psychology or related disciplines. The program seeks to deliver its curriculum through an interactive and collaborative learning environment that provides its participants with a strong theoretical and scientific foundation in the field of psychology.
Students will select from two concentration areas: general psychology or industrial and organization psychology. A minor to complement the psychology major in another program is strongly recommended but not required.
53 semester hours as follows:
A. Psychology Core (38 hours)
B. Concentration--select one of the following two options:
General Psychology (15 hours)
Plus 9 hours from the following:
6 hours from the following:
Plus 3 hours from the following:
Psychology Minor
Psychology has an inextricable purpose in understanding human behavior. The Minor in General Psychology is designed to offer courses that contribute to a students’ general education, or as a compliment to career training in another academic field of study. The selected psychology curriculum affirms the relationship of psychology to a diverse array of disciplines such as, but not limited to: Religious Studies, Nursing, Business, Human Resources, Rehabilitative Science, Sociology, Pre-Law, Criminal Justice, Marketing, Education, Nutrition, or General Studies. Interested individuals must be current EAP students in good academic standing.
Requirements
1. 15 semester hours as follows:
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| GOVT | Plus 12 additional semester hours in PSYC; 6 of which must be upper division | |