Psychology (B.A., B.S.)

Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. The objective of the program is to provide the student with a firm foundation in basic psychological science. This includes knowledge of basic content areas, as well as the skills fundamental to all areas of psychology. The Psychology Department has adopted the APA undergraduate psychology major learning goals and outcomes which cover:

• Knowledge base of psychology;
• Research methods in psychology;
• Critical thinking skills in psychology;
• Application of psychology;
• Values in psychology;
• Information and technological literacy;
• Communication skills;
• Sociocultural and international awareness;
• Personal development and career planning and development.

A student completing the major in psychology should be able to

• Conduct a search of psychological literature;
• Read and understand journal articles;
• Evaluate hypotheses or theories on the basis of empirical data;
• Design and conduct a research study; and
• Write a paper following APA style.

Psychology majors may access a tentative two-year schedule, four-year plan, major & core requirements and the Psychology Undergraduate Handbook at www.apsu.edu/psychology/undergrad.aspx. This list represents the courses as the department hopes to offer them and is provided to help students with long-term planning. Psychology majors are required to meet with their advisors during pre-registration to ensure on-course tracking and successful fulfillment of graduation requirements.  A departmental exit exam is required the last semester before graduation. August graduates will take the exit exam during May graduation period.