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BA in Psychology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Arts BA degree program in Psychology prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program has a strong focus on psychological principles and research methods, and explores the psychological approaches to various problems in the humanities, social sciences and the life sciences. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in psychology.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level 300 level or above within the area of study.

The following TECEP® exam, DANTES DSST exam or Guided Study course may be used as an elective in the psychology area of study.

SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse 3 credits

SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society* 3 credits

*SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society duplicates SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I. General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (39 Credits)

A. Required Courses (30 Credits)

PSY-101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY-322Research in Experimental Psychology

3

PSY-379Social Psychology

3
PSY-400History and Systems of Psychology

3

PSY-374Physiological Psychology

3

PSY-211Developmental Psychology

3

PSY-350Abnormal Psychology

3

STA-201Principles of Statistics

3

SOS-450Ethics in the Social Sciences

3

B. Psychology Electives (6 Credits)

PSY-317Worlds of Childhood
MAN-311Organizational Behavior

3

PSY-300Thanatology: An Understanding of Death and Dying

3

For other TESU course options go to Psychology Courses.

*This list is a guide. Other psychology courses may be appropriate for the area of study.  For other course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone

LIB-495Liberal Arts Capstone

3

III. Electives (21 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Psychology program will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical concepts and historical trends in psychology;
  • use the scientific method to examine psychological questions;
  • articulate the importance of values, ethical standards, and diversity in psychology; and
  • apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.