The B.A. degree in Psychology offers a broad study of behavior and provides the academic preparation required for graduate training. This degree is designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major.
Students who complete the B.A. in Psychology will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:
- Apply Biblical foundations to psychological concepts and issues as it applies to ethical behavior.
- Successfully organize research ideas based upon the scientific method.
- Demonstrate acquisition of actual knowledge with regards to their own behavior, to ways of interacting with others, and to their roles in culture and society.
- Construct research papers based upon principles of the scientific method.
- Construct portfolio(s) reflecting acquisition of knowledge on abnormal behavior using scientific research and critical thought.
Psychology Core Curriculum
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
27
Major Requirements
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
9
Select from:
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
6
PY Electives
Sub-Total Hours
9
Foreign Language requirement
Sub-Total Hours
6
Free Electives*
*Minor recommended [cannot be within the Psychological Sciences Department]
Sub-Total Hours
15-16
General Education Requirements
Social and Behavioral Sciences
(no grade below C)
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
3
Science and Mathematics
(no grade below C)
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
6
Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, major, minor or free electives.
General Education Requirements
Total Hours
120