Psychology

Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate degrees in the United States. With its diverse subfields and many applications, psychology offers a broad array of career paths. The course of study is assembled with the goal of equipping graduates to further their education in graduate programs or qualify for occupations in the region that have high anticipated growth and high demand.

The curriculum focuses on general rather than clinical psychology. Our courses use a variety of engaging materials, including recorded lectures from our faculty and discussion forums. Our small class sizes allow students to get to know their classmates and their instructor.

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure.

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Quick Facts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Major: Psychology

Optional: Choose a minor

Credit-hours: 122

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Career Outlook

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment of psychologists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,400 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

The median annual wage for psychologists was $82,180 in May 2020.

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Courses in the Major

Courses in the Major
Course Code Title Credits
PSY 112 Psychology as a Natural Science 3
PSY 113 Psychology as a Social Science 3
PSY 270 Research Tools 3
PSY 274 Methods in Experimental Psychology 3
PSY 301 Human Sexual Behavior 3
PSY 310 Social Psychology 3
PSY 311 Social Psychology Lab 1
PSY 315 Psychology of Personality 3
PSY 320 Memory and Cognition 3
PSY 321 Memory and Cognition Lab 1
PSY 330 Addictive Disorders 3
PSY 390 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 422 Senior Seminar 3
PSY 430 Pre-Thesis 3
PSY 431 Senior Thesis 3
Total Credit Hours 38-41

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