Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Psychology, BA

Location(s): On Campus


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Learning Objectives:

  1. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical systems and empirical findings in psychology (current and historic) specifically related to developmental concerns, biological influences, normal and abnormal behavior and mental processes.
  2. Students will grasp the importance of research to the field of psychology and demonstrate an applied understanding of basic research methods, including experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  3. Students will understand and be exposed to the application of psychological principles to personal, professional, and social issues.
  4. Students will realize the diversity of psychology as a discipline, explain the ethical principles that guide the field and qualify for employment or graduate study.
  5. Students will evaluate the field of psychology from a Christian worldview and demonstrate critical thinking skills, toleration of ambiguity, and sensitivity to diversity.

Requirements for the Bachelor in Art In Psychology


To complete a major in psychology all students must complete a series of core courses totaling 37 credit hours. In addition, each student must complete 9 credit hours of psychology electives for a total of 46 credit hours. The required courses are listed below as well as a category breakdown of the electives. To meet the elective requirements for psychology students must choose 3 courses from at least 2 different categories.

General Education: 42-50 hours


Bachelor of Arts 

Behavioral Science Electives


Choose three courses from at least two different categories.

Electives: 32-43 hours


Total Hours: 126 Hours


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