Psychology B.S.

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Bachelor of Science Degree
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology
(770) 423-6225

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. It examines behavior and mental processes in an effort to serve human welfare. The program of study for a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology requires freshman and sophomore coursework in Math, Computer Science and Information Systems, Business Information Systems Management, or the Natural Sciences and from a broad array of other disciplines combined with junior and senior coursework from a broad array of disciplines. Psychology majors are required to complete the general introductory course in psychology, a three-hour course on careers in psychology, and a two-semester research sequence. Seven additional junior and senior level psychology courses, including a Senior Seminar, are also required. Students select these courses in consultation with their advisor based on their interests or career goals. Students wishing to pursue graduate work in psychology or particular bachelor’s degree careers will be encouraged to include specific courses in their program of study.

General Education (42 Credit Hours)

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University-Wide Fitness For Living Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (17 Credit Hours)

(All prerequisites must be completed with a “C” or better to fulfill rerequisite requirement)

Electives Any 1000-2000 level courses (3 Credit Hours)

Upper Division Major Requirements (28-29 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (one course from each of the following four groups):

Group I: (3 Credit Hours)

Group II: (3 Credit Hours)

Must take one 4-hour course from Groups III or IV

Group III: (3 or 4 Credit Hours)

Group IV: (3 or 4 Credit Hours)

Senior Capstone Experience: (3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 4499 - Senior Seminar in Psychology

Psychology Electives: (12 Credit Hours)

Four 3000-4000 level PSYC courses

Supporting Discipline Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

Two 1000-2000 level courses in Computer Science and Information Systems, or Business Information Systems Management
OR
Two 1000-2000 level courses in Mathematics or Natural Sciences (Only students with strong computer skills can select the Mathematics or Natural Sciences option)