Psychology (B.A.)

43 hours, minor required plus 6 hours of same foreign language

The B.A. degree in Psychology emphasizes a strong general education in the field of psychology for students who may not want to go on to graduate work. The program recognizes that graduate school is not for everyone and also recognizes the value of having a general liberal arts degree. Enough preparatory classes are required in the B.A. degree that if a student later decides to seek admission into a graduate school, only a small number of leveling courses will typically be required.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology will:

1. Demonstrate a holistic view of the field of psychology and its place within the context of a distinctively Christian worldview through the integration of the science of psychology with the development of faith through personal experiences, volunteer opportunities and practicum placements.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the major ideas and theories of psychology, including a scientific understanding of the methodologies used in our field and the major schools of psychology (with an emphasis placed on the 20th century, but not limited to this period).
3. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective written communication.
4. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective communication of independent, empirical research.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

28 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

• PSYC-1113 General Psychology I
• PSYC-1211 Introductory Seminar in Psychology
• PSYC-2223 General Psychology II
• PSYC-3113 Introductory Psychological Statistics
• PSYC-3313 Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC-3413 Social Psychology
• PSYC-3713 Personality
• PSYC-4413 Biological Psychology
• PSYC-4623 Experimental Psychology
• PSYC-4713 History and Systems in Psychology

3 HOURS CHOSEN FROM

• PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC-3613 Adolescence and Early Adulthood
• PSYC-3723 Adult Development and Aging

3 HOURS CHOSEN FROM

• PSYC-4213 Psychology of Learning
• PSYC-4513 Cognitive Psychology

9 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES

6 HOURS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Note: MATH-1223: Mathematical Functions and Modeling in the core curriculum is strongly recommended.

Note: Students are required to take the ETS Field Test in Psychology twice during their time in this program. The first administration is in PSYC-1211 and the second administration is in the final semester prior to graduation. As of April 2023 the cost of the ETS Field Test in Psychology was $32.50 per administration.