Psychology is a scientific field that studies behavior, social interactions, and the human mind. Psychologists not only seek to understand and explain how people think, act, and feel but they also seek to apply this information to a variety of issues that impact our daily functioning (e.g. mental health, physical health, performance enhancement, work productivity, self-help, motivation).
Our degree requires that students take a total of 50 credit hours (43 hours in psychology plus 7 hours in philosophy). We emphasize the American Psychological Association "scientist/practitioner" model so students are trained to think critically like a scientist but also apply our knowledge to a variety of issues. Our curriculum provides a firm foundation in critical thinking, research methods, statistics, and oral and written communication skills. Our smaller class sizes allow faculty to work more closely with each student as well as integrate more hands-on, interactive experiences in our classes. In addition, our degree ensures that you will graduate having not only depth but breadth when it comes to your background knowledge in psychology.
In addition to our Bachelor of Science degree, please visit the Related Programs tab to see our other Psychology options.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
PSYC 1113 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
PSYC 1143 | Applications and Careers in Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 2301 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences Lab | 1 |
PSYC 2303 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences** | 3 |
PSYC 2401 | Research Methods and Analysis Lab | 1 |
PSYC 2413 | Research Methods and Analysis | 3 |
PSYC 2813 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSYC 3113 | Cognitive Processes | 3 |
PSYC 3203 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 3403 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 4103 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
PSYC 4102 | Junior/Senior Research Seminar I | 2 |
PSYC 4202 | Junior/Senior Research Seminar II | 2 |
PSYC 4443 | Advanced Statistical Applications | 3 |
PSYC 4983 | Psychological Internships | 3 |
| Psychology electives at 2000 level or above | 6 |
*Also counts for Gen Ed social sciences requirement
**Also counts for Gen Ed math requirement
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
PHIL 2713 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
PHIL 3513 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
PHIL 3713 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
NOTE: The number of credit hours in required psychology courses is limited to 43 for the B.S., and no more than 52 credit hours in psychology count towards the 124 credit hours required for graduation.
A minimum of 124 credit hours, including General Education hours, are required for a degree.
To declare psychology as your major, please contact Dr. Melissa Hakman ([email protected]; 405-208-5397).
Students interested in Psychology can easily transfer their academic credits to ³ûÖÊÓƵ! Rose State College students should review the below articulation agreement to determine which courses are needed for the B.S. in Psychology degree.
