Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Psychology is a scientific field that studies behavior, social interactions, and the human mind. Psychologists not only seek to understand and explain how people think, act, and feel but they also seek to apply this information to a variety of issues that impact daily functioning (e.g. mental health, physical health, performance enhancement, work productivity, self-help, motivation). The degree requires that students take a total of 50 credit hours (43 hours in psychology plus 7 hours in philosophy). The emphasis is put on the American Psychological Association "scientist/practitioner" model so students are trained to think critically like a scientist but also apply the knowledge to a variety of issues. The curriculum provides a firm foundation in critical thinking, research methods, statistics, and oral and written communication skills. The smaller class sizes allow faculty to work more closely with each student as well as integrate more “hands on”, interactive experiences in the classes. In addition, the degree ensures that students will graduate having not only depth but breadth when it comes to their background knowledge in psychology.