Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
The major in Psychology provides courses that lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. The student who majors in psychology gains a fundamental understanding of the principles of human thought, emotion and behavior programs. In addition to the program’s emphasis on psychological factors and human learning, biological and social determinants of human behavior are also emphasized as well as research methods. This broad based training prepares students to understand, evaluate and influence their own behavior as well as the behavior of others. Because psychology is relevant to numerous fields, job opportunities for psychology majors are diverse and include employment in such areas as business and industry, educational settings, mental health agencies and hospitals, governmental agencies (including the military and law enforcement), etc. Students who plan to become professional psychologists or mental health practitioners will be prepared to continue their education in order to obtain a graduate degree in one of the more than 50 areas of specialization within psychology. The Psychology program is a member of the Council of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology. Departments with undergraduate programs in psychology, in institutions accredited for such purposes by their regional accrediting association, are eligible for membership on the council.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.25.
- Completion of all Psychology courses with grades of C or above.
- Completion of all required examinations: Psychology test of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), or the Major Field Area Test and a departmental exit examination. For more information, please contact the ASU Testing Center.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 1 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2270 | Psychology of Ethics | 3 |
| Select 12 semester hours from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Introduction to Social Problems | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Microcomputers in Social Science | ||
Core IMPACTS Humanities | Foreign Language | |
| Human Growth & Development | ||
| Intro to Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Requirements for the Major | ||
| Required Major Courses 1 | ||
| PSYC 2210 | Professions of Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 4300 | Behavioral Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 4304 | Behavioral Research | 3 |
| PSYC 4305 | Introduction to Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4465 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4499 | Psychological Seminar | 3 |
| Free Electives/Minor 1 | ||
| Select 17 semester hours of Free Electives or Minor. A Minimum of 9 Credits in Upper Level Courses Required | 17 | |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select 27 semester hours. Minimum of 15 Credits of 3000-4000 level Electives Required | 27 | |
| Psychology of Stress | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Humanistics Psychology | ||
| Practicum I | ||
| Interviewing Practicum | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Human Behavior and The Environment | ||
| Foundations of Learning & Motivation | ||
| Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Industrial Psychology | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychopharmacology | ||
| Drug Physiology and Classification | ||
| Substance Abuse and Treatment | ||
| Introduction to Group Process | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Culture and Personality Development | ||
| Community Mental Health | ||
| Psychology of Religion | ||
| Counseling the Aged | ||
| Introduction to Behavioral Modification | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Seminar in Family Dynamics | ||
| Principles of Psychological Testing | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 2 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
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Field of Study requires a grade of C or better.
- 2
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.