Majors in Psychology

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B.A in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Psychology is distinguished by its liberal arts emphasis. Students who complete the BA satisfy the degree requirements by taking courses that advance their study of human and animal behavior. Students will acquire linguistic competency in a second language, engage in problem-solving, and critical thinking.

B.S in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science degree (BS) is distinguished by its scientific emphasis. Students who complete the BS satisfy the degree requirements by taking courses that advance their study of human and animal behavior. Students will acquire knowledge and skill in research methods used by behavioral scientists.

Psychology Honors

The Psychology Honor Program is designed for outstanding undergraduate psychology majors who pursue independent research and complete an honor thesis.

Psychology Minors

The Minor in Psychology is comprised of 18 credit hours of course requirements in psychology. Students may choose one of two options in general Psychology or in Behavioral Medicine.