Psychology Major (BA, BS) and Minor

BA, BS, Minor

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Behavioral Science Collegium

Students majoring in psychology have the option of completing either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Students in both degree programs acquire a knowledge of the theoretical approaches, research methodologies, research findings, and practical applications of the many sub‑fields within the science of psychology. These students acquire the ability to:
- critique new research findings in psychology.
- present research findings and theoretical systems in oral and written formats.
- apply theory to real‑world problems.
- evaluate contemporary controversies in the field of psychology.

In addition to the skills above, students in the B.S. degree program acquire the following specific research skills designed to best prepare them for graduate study:
- critically reviewing and synthesizing diverse bodies of research literature.
- designing and conducting original research projects.
- using SPSS to analyze research data.
- using computer‑based graphics packages to prepare professional quality figures and graphics.
- preparing publication quality research reports in APA format.