The Online B.A. in Psychology curriculum provides a strong foundation in the four areas that underlie most work in Psychology: Developmental Psychology, Socio-Cultural Approaches, Learning and Cognition, and Biological Bases of Behavior, and hands-on experience in the methods psychologists use to study behavior. Students will select one of three tracks for their advanced coursework: Organizational Psychology, Psychological Development, or Psychopathology. All students complete a Senior Project, an in-depth exploration of a topic of particular interest and career relevance. Career planning is integrated and emphasized throughout the program.
One hundred twenty credits are required for the degree. Sixty credits come from the General Education curriculum. Thirty-six credits from the psychology major. Among these 36 credits 9 of the credits will be from one of the tracks of the student’s choosing. Twenty-four credits of electives from the Psychology curriculum or courses in other degree programs.
Tracks
Organizational Psychology
Students who select the Organizational Psychology track must complete 6 credits in the following: PSY 305 and PSY 315. Students must also complete 3 credits from the following courses: PSY 320, PSY 340, PSY 348, PSY 360, PSY 390.
Psychological Development
Students who select the Psychological Development track must complete 6 credits in the following: PSY 308, PSY 340. Students must also complete 3 credits from the following courses: PSY 317, PSY 320, PSY 327,
PSY 337, PSY 360, PSY 390.
Psychopathology
Students who select the Psychopathology track must complete 6 credits in the following: PSY 360, PSY 327. Students must also complete 3 credits from the following courses: PSY 317, PSY 320, PSY 337, PSY 340, PSY 348, PSY 390.
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Online B.A. in Psychology Courses:
Required
Electives