Psychology (BS)

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Federal CIP: 42.0101 Psychology, General

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology are expected to:

demonstrate knowledge of significant facts, theories, and issues within the domain of psychology;
demonstrate critical thinking skills and knowledge of significant facts, theories, and issues in considering the relationship between Christianity and psychology;
display the critical thinking skills and research skills necessary to interpret and contribute to current psychological research;
apply spiritual and ethical principles to promoting the welfare of others; and
be prepared for employment or graduate studies in fields that are related to psychology.

Psychology BS Requirements

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.

PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits

Major Courses

Completion of major courses and concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

BIOL 3404 Physiology of Behavior 4 credits
PSYC 200L Psychology Cornerstone 1 credit
PSYC 3123 Human Growth and Development 3 credits
PSYC 312L Laboratory in Human Growth and Development 1 credit
PSYC 3143 Human-Information Processing 3 credits
PSYC 314L Laboratory in Human-Information Processing 1 credit
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 340L Laboratory in Social Psychology 1 credit
PSYC 380L Research Laboratory 1 credit
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 credits
SOSC 2233 Information Literacy 3 credits
STAT 3203 Statistics 3 credits

Three (3) Hours selected from the following:

SOSC 4213 Research Project 3 credits
SOSC 4803 Practicum in Social Science Variable credit (1-16 hours)

Concentrations

Choose at least one 12-hour concentration (a minimum of 4 courses from 8 possible). Courses may not be applied to multiple (or more than one) concentration. Completion of concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.