Psychology, BS

Psychology is the study of mental processes and behavior. The Psychology program will help prepare students for a variety of professions and careers or to enter graduate study in psychology or related disciplines and fields. The program seeks to assist students with the development and application of foundational skills, information and knowledge. The undergraduate psychology program at Baker College adapts from, and conforms to, the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major: Version 2.0, established by the APA’s Board of Educational Affairs Task Force.

Required Psychology Courses - 45 Hours

PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2510 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3550 - Personality Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3660A - Quantitative Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 3670A - Qualitative Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 3710 - Biological/Physiological Psychology I Credits: 3
PSY 3720 - Biological/Physiological Psychology II Credits: 3
PSY 3810 - Cross Cultural Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 4010 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 4450 - Motivation and Emotion Credits: 3
PSY 4610 - Learning and Memory Credits: 3
PSY 4910 - Senior Seminar: Psychology Credits: 3

Psychology Electives - 15 Hours

Select 15 Hours of Psychology Electives from the Following Options:

PSY 2250 - Psychology of Drug Use and Addiction Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2350 - Psychology of Sexuality and Gender Credits: 3
PSY 2410 - Theories of Counseling Credits: 3
PSY 2450 - Sports Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3010 - Forensic Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3050 - Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3150 - Community Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3210 - Psychology of Disability Credits: 3
PSY 3410 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3510 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3650 - Psychology of Aging Credits: 3
PSY 3750 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 4050 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
PSY 4110 - Clinical Methods in Mental Health Credits: 3
PSY 4750 - Neuropsychology Credits: 3
WRK 3010 - Work Experience Credits: 3

Elective Credit from Any Discipline - 30 Hours

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVES - General Education Electives Credits: 6
ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrated Seminar Credits: 3
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Catalog/Student Handbook

Psychology, BS

Required Psychology Courses - 45 Hours

Psychology Electives - 15 Hours

Elective Credit from Any Discipline - 30 Hours

General Education Requirements - 30 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120