Degree Programs
*The BS degree requirements changed in summer 2021. Click to see how the new BS compares to the BA and the old BS and check out FAQs about the new BS degree.
**The BA degree will no longer be available as of summer 2022. Students who entered the university before summer 2022 can still complete the BA degree or choose to switch to the new BS degree.
Bachelor of Science (BS) **New requirements as of Summer 2021**
This degree program is designed to prepare students for graduate study and/or the workforce by allowing maximum flexibility to pursue areas of interest. It can accommodate students who are looking to satisfy pre-med requirements by taking supporting courses in the natural sciences.
In addition to Cardinal Core and Programmatic requirements, the Psychology BS degree requires:
With a minimum grade of C:
Psyc 201 (Introduction to Psychology)
Psyc 301 (Statistics for Psychology)
Psyc 302 (Research Methods in Psychology)
With a minimum grade of C-:
Psyc 305 (Brain and Behavior)
Psyc 306 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology)
Psyc 307 (Cognitive Processes)
Psyc 308 (Abnormal Psychology)
Six additional PSYC electives at the 300+ level
Capstone course (CUE)
In addition to the Psychology courses above BS students must also take:
Four 3-credit courses at the 300+ level in any social sciences or natural sciences department outside of PSYC
Bachelor of Arts (BA) **closed for students entering in summer 2022 or later**
The BA prepares students for most bachelor's level careers as well as graduate school in psychology and other professional domains.Students who are uncertain of which program to choose should select this degree.
In addition to Cardinal Core and Programmatic requirements, the Psychology BA requires the following in Psychology:
With a minimum grade of C:
Psyc 201 (Introduction to Psychology)
Psyc 301 (Statistics for Psychology)
Psyc 302 (Research Methods in Psychology)
With a minimum grade of C-:
Psyc 305 (Brain and Behavior)
Psyc 306 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology)
Psyc 307 (Cognitive Processes)
Psyc 308 (Abnormal Psychology)
Five additional Psyc electives at the 300+ level
Capstone course (CUE)
In addition to the Psychology courses above, BA students must also take four 3-credit courses from two different social science departments outside of PSYC (2 courses from each department)
The BA/BS in Psychology online program offers the same curriculum and quality of instruction as the campus program. Learn more about the online option, application requirements and deadlines. (Students entering the program in Summer 2022 or later may only enroll in the BS degree.)
Minor in Psychology
The Psychology minor requires the following:
With a minimum grade of C:
Psyc 201 (Introduction to Psychology)
Psyc 301 (Statistics for Psychology)
Psyc 302 (Research Methods in Psychology)
Three of the following with a minimum grade of C-:
Psyc 305 (Brain and Behavior)
Psyc 306 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology)
Psyc 307 (Cognitive Processes)
Psyc 308 (Abnormal Psychology)
One additional Psychology elective