Psychology, B.A.
Credits: 122
CIP Code: 420101
Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology program is designed to train students to understand human behavior. Psychology, as a field of knowledge, is grounded in both the biological and social sciences. The program courses aid in developing students’ abilities to think critically, to become independent investigators, and to impart a philosophy of appreciation for a developing and maturing science based on well-grounded experimental evidence. The faculty advisors are available to suggest elective courses that will provide a strong foundation for career goals.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science Degrees in Psychology must meet the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Program will be able to:
- Discuss basic theories and application of psychological concepts in the field of mental health.
- Describe experimentation and research methods utilized in the fields of social science.
- Identify physiological basis of behavior and diagnosis and treatment of the major psychological disorders.
- Explain the aspects of the environment and culture which influence human behavior and relationship dynamics in oral and written forms.
- Apply theoretical approaches of psychology and its interdisciplinary subspecialties to conduct research on social and organizational development, learning and behavior of individuals in groups and organizations.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in this Catalog, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology must complete all required courses in Psychology and courses which are being counted as Psychology Electives with minimum final grades of “C” or better.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Psychology Courses | ||
| CPSY 211 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 220 | Careers in Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 313 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CPSY 314 | Statistics II | 3 |
| CPSY 315 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 371 | Experimental Psychology I | 3 |
| CPSY 371L | Experimental Psychology Lab | 1 |
| CPSY 377 | History/Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 385 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 413 | Learning | 3 |
| CPSY 415 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 418 | Seminar | 3 |
| CPSY 488 | Internship | 3 |
| Psychology Electives | ||
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| Cognate Requirements | ||
| Foreign Language course numbered 101 or higher | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 58 | |
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Psychology Electives may include any CPSY courses which are not specifically required.
Minor or Concentration
Minors for Psychology are Optional but Recommended
General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one of the following Humanities courses: | 3 | |
CHUM 228 | ||
CHUM 230 | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| World Music | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theater Appreciation | ||
| Select one of the following Religion or Philosophy courses: | 3 | |
| The Biblical Heritage | ||
| Intro to Religious Studies | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Sci, Tech, & Human Values | ||
| Area B: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| United States,Africa & World | ||
| United States, Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| Culture & Society | ||
| Intro. to Sociology | ||
| Politics and Global Issues | ||
| Area C: Natural Sciences/Mathematics | ||
| No area should be more than 9 credits | ||
| CBIO 111 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| CBIO 112 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 |
| CMAT 104 | Finite Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Area D: Communications | ||
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CSTA 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Area E: Finance/Technology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Info. Technology & Comp. App. | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Total Hours | 35 | |
1st-Year Seminar
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Free Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CXXX XXX | General Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | General Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | General Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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At least 60% of all credits other than General Education courses must be at the 300 level or higher.
General Elective courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor.
In order to graduate with a BA in Psychology, students must complete all core, required psychology, elective psychology, cognate psychology, and minor/concentration courses and have enough General Elective credits to obtain a total of at least 122 credits. Other than this, there is no specific required number of General Elective credits or courses.
Psychology, B.A.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CXXX | Area C | 4 |
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CXXX | Area C | 3 |
| CXXX | Area A | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CXXX | Area A | 4 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| CPSY 211 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CXXX | Area B | 3 |
| CXXX | Area E | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CXXX | Area A | 3 |
| CPSY 313 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CXXX | Area B | 3 |
| Foreign Language | Any Foreign Language course numbered 101 or higher | 3 |
| CPSY 385 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 220 | Careers in Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 314 | Statistics II | 3 |
| CXXX | Area D | 3 |
| CPSY 415 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 371 | Experimental Psychology I | 3 |
| CPSY 371L | Experimental Psychology Lab | 1 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 2 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 2 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 413 | Learning | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | General Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPSY 315 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY 488 | Internship | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPSY 418 | Seminar | 3 |
| CPSY 377 | History/Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| CPSY XXX | Psychology Elective 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| CXXX XXX | Course for Minor/Concentration 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
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At least 60% of all courses beyond the core must be at the 300 level or higher.
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In order to graduate with a BA in Psychology, students must complete all core, required psychology, elective psychology, cognate psychology, and minor/concentration courses and have enough General Elective credits to obtain a total of at least 122 credits. Other than this, there is no specific required number of General Elective credits or courses. All general education core requirements are in bold.