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Nov 03, 2025
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2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, B.S.
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Major Code: (3541)
Bachelor of Science Learning Outcomes
The successful student will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of key psychological concepts and theories including areas such as abnormal psychology, human development and cognition
- Develop integrated and critical reasoning to interpret and apply psychological theories and research
- Build professional aptitude in areas such as ethical practice, cultural awareness, leadership and interpersonal skills, in preparation for a meaningful career path
- Develop knowledge necessary to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research and communicate results for different purposes
- Prepare for further graduate study in psychology or related fields and apply psychological content and skills to life and career goals
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General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (9 hours)
Health and Physical Education (2 hours)
Arts/Humanities (9 hours)
Social Sciences (6 hours)
Mathematics and Natural Sciences (12 hours)
Total General Education Hours: 39
Psychology electives - Minimum of 12 credit hours must be selected from the following list:
Total Major Area Hours: 43
Selected Minor and Personal Elective Hours: 38
Total Hours Required for Degree: 120
*Community Practicum may be taken no more than twice for up to 6 credits maximum. Community Practicum requires Junior or Senior standing, sponship by a full-time member fo the Psychology faculty, and approval of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. All required courses in Psychology require a grade of “C-” or better to count toward the B.S. degree. |
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