Psychology, BS

Our Psychology program dives deep into the science of the human mind and behavior, giving you the essential tools to understand what makes people tick and turning that curiosity into a versatile career. Whether you are looking to jump straight into a professional role or you are planning to level up with graduate school, we follow the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines to ensure you are getting a top-tier, professional foundation that is recognized everywhere. You will develop the analytical skills and real-world knowledge needed to help others and solve complex problems across a huge variety of fields, graduating with a degree that is built to take you exactly where you want to go.

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 4050 - Psychopharmacology Credits: 3
PSY 4110 - Clinical Methods in Mental Health Credits: 3
PSY 4750 - Neuropsychology Credits: 3
WRK 3010 - Work Experience Credits: 3

General Education - 24 Hours

COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Statistics Requirement:
MTH 2750 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3
Select One Humanities Course from the Following:
BUS 2810 - Business Ethics and Culture Credits: 3
ENG 2410 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
HIS 1110 - Introduction to American History: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
HUM 3610 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3650 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 3910 - Integrative Seminar Credits: 3
LIT 2010 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPN 1010 - Spanish I Credits: 3
Required General Education Electives - Credits: 9
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - General Education Elective - Credits: 3
- ELECTIVE - Scientific Inquiry Elective - Credits: 3

Electives - 36 Hours

Select 36 credits from any Baker College undergraduate-level courses.

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Psychology, BS

Required Psychology Courses - 45 Hours

Psychology Electives - 15 Hours

General Education - 24 Hours

Electives - 36 Hours

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 120