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2024-2025 Catalog

Psychology (BS)


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123 credits required for graduation

The School of Liberal Arts offers the Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Psychology  Students majoring in Psychology must complete a rigorous plan of study specifically focusing on identified program goals. The goals of the program have been identified as being key components that would enable students to transition seamlessly into a graduate program or workplace environment. All students are required to complete core courses related to the major. In addition, students will complete upper division electives in the major relating to their career goals and personal interests. The structure of the program provides students with a realistic view of career and educational options available in the field of psychology. Students demonstrate competence in the field of psychology through major coursework.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (60 hours)

The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (BS) degree will share a common body of knowledge drawn from a broad spectrum of subject areas.

Additional Requirements (3 hours)

The physical education requirement is comprised of one credit hour of Wellness and two credit hours of additional Physical Education courses.

Legislative Requirements

Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:

  1. HIST 2111  or HIST 2112  satisfies the Georgia and U.S. history requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
  2. POLS 1101 satisfies the Georgia and US Constitution requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
  3. Students with transfer credit (HIST 2111 , HIST 2112  or POLS 1101 ) from outside the University System of Georgia will need to contact the Testing Center regarding the legislative exams requirement.

Major Requirements (60 hours)

The major requirements consist of a general program of Psychology study.. The Psychology major is designed to ensure that students receiving the BS degree in Psychology will share a common body of knowledge needed to apply psychological principles both in the work place and academic settings as well as focused coursework in an area of interest or further breadth of study across several area through the upper division electives.

Program Outcome Goals

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Students graduating from the Psychology Program will:

1. Develop basic and applied knowledge in psychology

2. Assess psychological phenomena using scientific literacy, critical thinking, and quantitative skills

3. Explain and critique ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world

4. Produce effective written and oral communication and develop effective, collaborative interactions

5. Develop meaninful professional direction for life after graduation.

Course Prerequisites


The following courses outline the minimum prerequisites for 3000/4000 level courses;

Prerequisite for 3000 level courses:


Prerequisites for 4000 level courses:


Other Program Notes


  • At least two courses out of the five upper division electives chosen in the major must be at the 4000-level
  • MATH 1401   is a prerequisite for PSYC 3020
  • Ds are not accepted in the major for any PSYC prefix course.

Additional requirements for program completion include:


General Education: (IMPACTS AREA) (60 semester hours)


IMPACTS AREA: Institutional Priority (4 semester hours)


IMPACTS AREA: Mathematics & Quantitative Skills (3-4 semester credits)


A grade of C or better is required

IMPACTS AREA:: Political Science and U.S. History (6 semester hours)


IMPACTS AREA: Arts, Humanities and Ethics (6 semester hours)


IMPACTS AREA: Communicating in Writing (6 semester hours)


A grade of C or better is required in both courses

IMPACTS AREA: Technology, Mathematics and Sciences (11 semester hours)


IMPACTS AREA: Social Sciences (6 semester hours)


Select two from the following:


Field of Study (18 semester hours)


Additional Requirements (3-4 hours)


Physical Education Requirement


  • Choices for Life (1) Credit Hours
  • Additional Physical Education (2) Credit Hours

Program of Study (60 semester hours)


Required Psychology Courses (24 hours)


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses.

Psychology Elective Courses (12 hours)


A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses

Select 12 credits hours from the following


General Electives (24 hours)


No more than 3 Ds allowed in General Electives for the Major

  • (21) hours at the 1000-4000 level
  • (3) hours at the 3000-4000 level
  • See GGC course catalog and consult with your mentor to choose a minor, certificate(s) or certification(s) or take other courses relevant to your interest and future career.

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