Psychology (B.S.)

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The B.S. in Psychology program provides students with rigorous training in the science of psychology, including the theoretical bases of psychology and the empirical methods of both basic and applied psychology. The core of this program includes courses that give students a strong theoretical foundation in the different areas of psychology including research methods, history and systems of psychology, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and most importantly the application of these areas to solving real world problems. Additionally, the degree offers electives in areas related to Health Psychology and general Applied Experimental Psychology.

Earning a B.S. in Psychology will give students the requisite knowledge needed to seek employment in areas related to psychology (e.g., research and development, health settings, government agencies, business, etc.) or to pursue admission to graduate programs in psychology (e.g., health psychology, experimental psychology, or clinical/counseling psychology).

Entrance Requirements

Complete all GSC general institutional admissions requirements.
Declare major in B.S. in Psychology.

Semester Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Refer to Core Curriculum

Core Curriculum Area F (18 hours)

Fulfill GSC’s requirements for an AA in Psychology.

Major Course Requirements (27 hours)

Concentration in Applied Experimental Psychology (33 hours)

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, may choose electives that tailor the program to meet their own specific educational goals. Students may complete the requirements of either a Concentration in Applied Experimental Psychology or in Health Psychology, or students who are not seeking a concentration may select 18 major elective hours and 15 general elective hours from courses listed in either concentration.

Concentration in Health Psychology (33 hours)

Major Electives (18 hours)

General Electives (15 hours)

A minimum of 7 credit hours must be taken at the 3000-4999 level.

Program Completion Requirements

Successful completion of all courses required in the degree program (minimum 120 semester credits), including the lower division associate degree requirements.
Successful completion of a minimum of 60 general education credits according to the distribution established by the college (Areas A-F) for the associate’s degree program; completion of PHED 1020 and one PHED activity course.
Successful completion of all PSYC courses in the program with a grade of C or higher including PSYC 1101 and two 2000-level PSYC courses at the associate’s degree level.
Successful completion of a minimum of 39 credits of upper division coursework in the major (3000- and 4000-level courses).
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 required for graduation.
Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours at GSC.
Completion of all other college graduation policies.