Psychological Science (B.S.)

Department of Psychological Science
Location:  McCord, 218
Phone:  931-221-7233
Website: www.apsu.edu/psychology

 

Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling teaches students the empirical approach to understanding the mind and behavior within an environmental and cultural context. We challenge our undergraduate and graduate students to develop analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to become life-long learners as part of a comprehensive liberal arts education. We encourage our students to apply their knowledge of research and scholarship as ethical and productive members of the community. We serve the University’s overall mission by contributing to a liberal arts education, by providing concentrated programs of study in psychology, and by contributing to the success of other programs of study. The vision of the psychology department is to be recognized throughout the region for the quality of its academic programs.
 

The Department of Psychological Science offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychological Science. We also offer a Minor in Psychology. In addition, psychological science is one of the departments that sponsor the interdisciplinary Occupational Health Psychology minor.Psychological Science is the science of behavior and mental processes. The objective of the program is to provide the student with a firm foundation in basic psychology. This includes knowledge of basic content areas, as well as the skills fundamental to all areas of psychology. The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling has adopted the APA undergraduate psychology major learning goals and outcomes (updated 2023).
 

Psychological Science majors may access a tentative two-year schedule, four-year plan, major & core requirements and the Psychology Undergraduate Handbook at https://www.apsu.edu/psychology/undergrad.php. This list represents the courses as the department hopes to offer them and is provided to help students with long-term planning. Psychological Science majors are required to meet with their advisors during pre-registration to ensure on-course tracking and successful fulfillment of graduation requirements.  All students completing the psychological science major must submit a portfolio during the completion of the department’s capstone experience course (PSYC 4900) representing an overview of their academic experience.