Psychology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts 
Major in Psychology

Studying psychology delves into human behavior, cognition, and emotions. You'll explore topics such as perception, memory, motivation, and personality, while learning research methods to critically evaluate findings. The curriculum covers areas like developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology. Additionally, you'll discover practical applications in fields such as clinical psychology, counseling, and industrial-organizational psychology, offering insights into the complexities of the human mind and behavior.

Course Rotations

FRESHMAN - First semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 1310Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
MATH 1315 or 1319**Fall / SpringBIO 1330 &Fall / Spring / Online ACD*
SPAN 1410FallBIO 1130Online ACD*
POSI 2310FallPSY 1300**Fall / Spring
US 1100Fall / SpringHIST 1310Fall / Spring
SPAN 1420Spring
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFERED
BIO 1331 & 1131Online ACD*PHIL 1320Fall / Spring
HIST 1320Fall / SpringPOSI 2320Spring
GEO 1310 or SOCI 1310Fall / SpringSPAN 2320Spring
SPAN 2310FallPSY 2301** &Spring
PSY 2100**OnlinePSY 2101**Online
PSY 3300 or 3312**Fall / SpringPSY 3315 or 3316**Fall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
MU 2313Fall / SpringGEO 1305Fall / Spring
ENG 2310 or 2320Fall / SpringCOMM 1310Fall / Spring
PSY 3402**Fall / SpringPSY ElectiveFall / Spring
PSY 3322OnlinePSY ElectiveFall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringMinor***Fall / Spring
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 2320Fall / SpringPSY 3321 or 3341Online
PSY 3350Fall / SpringPSY 4391Fall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringMinor***Fall / Spring
Minor***Fall / SpringMinor***Fall / Spring
Elective as neededFall / Spring

☆ Over 400 partnerships for internship opportunities

Flexible course offerings, direct path to master's programs, and clinical preparation.

What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?

  • Career Counselor
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Teacher
  • Case Manager
  • Advertising Agent
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Market Researcher

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