Psychology (B.S.)

58 hours

The B.S. degree is a pre-professional degree that emphasizes preparation for graduate school. Students who wish to pursue a master’s degree or doctoral degree are encouraged to pursue the B.S. degree.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science 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.

31 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY

• PSYC-1113 General Psychology I
• PSYC-1211 Introductory Seminar in Psychology
• PSYC-3113 Introductory Psychological Statistics
• PSYC-3213 Advanced Psychological Statistics
• PSYC-3313 Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC-3413 Social Psychology
• PSYC-3713 Personality
• PSYC-4213 Psychology of Learning
• PSYC-4413 Biological Psychology
• PSYC-4623 Experimental Psychology
• PSYC-4653 Research Seminar
• 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

18 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES

3 HOURS MATHEMATICS

• MATH-1223 Mathematical Functions and Modeling

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.

Note: As of April 2023 the cost of the ETS Field Test in Psychology was $32.50 per Administration.