BA in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Psychology prepares adults for career change, advancement or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program has a strong focus on psychological principles and research methods, and explores the psychological approaches to various problems in the humanities, social sciences and the life sciences. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in psychology.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical concepts, and historical trends in psychology
• Use the scientific method to examine psychological questions
• Articulate the importance of values, ethical standards and diversity in psychology
• Apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues

*This list is a guide. Other psychology courses may be appropriate for the area of study.

Note 1:
The following TECEP® exam, DANTES DSST exam or Guided Study course may be used as an elective in the psychology area of study.

• SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse (3 credits)
• SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society (3 credits)

Note 2: SOS-304-GS Drugs and Society DUPLICATES SOS-305-DE Drug and Alcohol Abuse.