The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology is designed to provide students with a foundation in the field of psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior and the psychological theories and concepts which help explain human behavior. Consequently, students who have successfully completed the degree may be able to apply psychological principles to become a more effective in a variety of career-related fields in psychology and human services. In addition, some students may be able to pursue a variety of career and graduate opportunities within psychology, counseling and related fields (e.g. social work).
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are eligible to pursue professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any graduate program prior to finishing their BA to ensure all prerequisites for their programs of interest have been completed.
This program is available face-to-face or fully online. The requirements are the same for both academic tracks.
Assessment of the Psychology Major
In addition to other specified requirements for graduation, students must participate in all assessment activities for the major program which include but may not be limited to: 1) course embedded assessments, 2) external or standardized tests, 3) the Sophomore/Junior Diagnostic Project, 4) the Senior Integrated Assessment, and 5) a grade of at least a “C” in all required and elective major courses.
Total Number of Degree Hours: 123
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