About
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology online degree completion program provides students with knowledge about human behavior that is invaluable in any career. Students learn about aspects of themselves and others such as personality, perception, emotion, motivation, thought processes, child development, and psychological disorders. A bachelor’s degree in psychology is good preparation for careers in fields such as business, law, and social work. The psychology major also provides students with an excellent background for applying to graduate school in psychology and ultimately becoming a practicing psychologist.
Psychology Online Degree Map
| I. General Education | ||
| General Humanities (3 hours in history, 3 hours in religion) | 9 credit hours | |
| Aesthetics (3 hours must be in literature) | 6 credit hours | |
| Social Sciences (in 2 different subjects) | 6 credit hours | |
| Physical Education and Health | 3 credit hours | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 credit hours | |
| Mathematics (College Algebra, or higher) | 3 credit hours | |
| Communication Skills (2 English composition courses) | 6 credit hours | |
| * A Multi-Cultural Studies requirement needs to be met. | ||
| Total General Education Credit Hours | 39 credit hours | |
| II. Psychology Major Core Courses | ||
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 202 | Statistics in Behavioral Sciences | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 203 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 301 | Personality Theories | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 306 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 307 | Learning Theories | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 313 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credit hours |
| PSY 403 | Senior Seminar in Psychology | 3 credit hours |
| PSY | Psychology Electives (Actual courses depend upon transfer courses and courses scheduled.) |
15 credit hours |
| Total Psychology Major Credit Hours | 39 credit hours | |
| III. General Electives | ||
| Total General Electives Hours | 42 credit hours | |
| Minimum of 42 upper-level credits needed to graduate. | ||
| Total Hours Needed for Graduation (Minimum) | 120 Credit Hours |
Program taught in:
- English (US)
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Last updated January 28, 2019
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