BS in Psychology

Degree Requirements

Four-Year Program of Study (PDF)

The Degree Mission is to prepare students for entry level careers in psychology and related fields and to prepare students for graduate work in Psychology.

Program Objectives and Outcomes
Students completing an undergraduate degree in psychology will have an experience that focuses on:

1.  Knowledge Base of Psychology: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives , empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.

2.  Research Methods in Psychology: Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

3.  Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology: Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.

4.  Application of Psychology: Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.

5.  Values in Psychology: Students will value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science.