Psychology, BA

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Program Overview

Psychology, BA

The B.A. in Psychology (120 credits) provides training in human behavior and mental processes. This degree prepares you for graduate school in clinical, social, and forensic psychology, or for careers in health care, government, and industry, featuring required internships and research practica.

Credits Required
At least 120 credits
GPA Required
2.0 or higher
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Arts

Minor

Description

Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? Are you fascinated by how the human brain works, how we learn, how we remember things, or why we feel certain emotions? A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology is the perfect degree for diving deep into the study of human behavior and mental processes!

This four-year program is designed to train you like a scientist of the mind, preparing you for an incredibly wide range of careers.

What Will You Learn to Do?
You’ll take courses that teach you the theories and skills needed to understand people. Psychology is huge, so you’ll touch on many cool areas, including:

  • Clinical Psychology: Understanding mental health and therapy.
  • Social Psychology: How groups and relationships affect us.
  • Developmental Psychology: How people change from babies to old age.
  • Biological Psychology: How the brain and body influence behavior.
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology: How psychology is used in the workplace and business.

We also specifically focus on addressing minority and diversity issues, preparing you to work in a world with diverse communities.

Where Can This Degree Take You?
A BA in Psychology is incredibly versatile. It prepares you for jobs in healthcare, education, government, research, and industry. Plus, it’s the perfect stepping stone if you want to go to graduate school to become a licensed clinical psychologist, counselor, researcher, or specialist in any of the many fields of psychology!

Major

Requirements

To earn your B.A. in Psychology (120 credits total), you must fulfill the following:

General Education Requirements (Common Core & College Option)

  • Required Core (12 Credits): ENGL 112, ENGL 150 (English Comp.), MTH 115 or higher (Math), and BIO 101 or PHS 101 (Science).
  • Flexible Core (18 Credits): One course in each of the five areas (World Cultures, U.S. Experience, Creative Expressions, Individual & Society, Scientific World) plus one additional Flexible Core course.
  • College Option (9 Credits): One course each from the Socio-Cultural & Diversity Cluster, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences & Mathematics.

Major Requirements (78 Credits Minimum)

  • Foundation/Core: PSYC 101 (Intro), FS 101, FS 102 (Freshman Seminars), PHIL 101 (Logic), SPCH 102 (Speech)
  • Social Science Core: ANTH 201, ECON 212 (or 100), POL 101, SOC 101, SSC 305
  • Psychology Core: PSYC 209 (Human Dev.), PSYC 213 (Social Psych.), PSYC 215 (Personality), PSYC 290 (Statistics), PSYC 322 (Experimental Psych.)
  • Psychology Electives: 18 Credits (Choose 6 courses at the PSYC 200/300/400 level, e.g., Abnormal Psych., I/O Psych., Clinical Practicum, Sports Psych., Cross-Cultural Psych., etc.)
  • Free Electives: 18 Credits (Any course not used to meet other requirements)

Degree Map

To help you stay on track and graduate on time, Medgar Evers College has developed four-year degree maps for all its majors. These guides are designed to help you plan your studies efficiently and make the most of your academic journey.

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